Rudy, Rudy, Rudy

Posted By on February 24, 2006 at 10:40 am

Here’s a great story.

Senior Jason McElwain had been the manager of the varsity basketball team of Greece Athena High School in Rochester, N.Y.
McElwain, who’s autistic, was added to the roster by coach Jim Johnson so he could be given a jersey and get to sit on the bench in the team’s last game of the year….

Go read the whole story, and be sure to watch the video.
I hope selling the film rights will set the kid up for life.

Comments

3 Responses to “Rudy, Rudy, Rudy”

  1. Brian B says:

    Dammit, maintenance needs to do something about all this dust in the air, it’s really bugging my eyes.
    Yes, it’s dust, no it’s not tears. Shut up.

  2. Donnah says:

    Wonderful video. Thanks.

  3. Brad says:

    That freakin’ coach needs a medal.