My All-american -

: To save his life, doctors were forced to amputate his leg at the hip just six days after his final game.

: Only 20 days after surgery, Freddie stunned the world by appearing on the sidelines with his team—on crutches—to watch them win the 1970 Cotton Bowl. A Lasting Legacy My All-American

: Despite being deemed "too small" for major college football, Freddie's relentless work ethic earned him a scholarship under legendary Coach Darrell Royal. : To save his life, doctors were forced

: Freddie’s public battle and courage inspired the National Cancer Act of 1971, signed by President Nixon. : To save his life