The film chronicles the moving true story of Freddie Steinmark , an undersized but exceptionally determined safety for the University of Texas Longhorns during their 1969 championship season . The Heart of a Champion
: 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
: Freddie’s public battle and courage inspired the National Cancer Act of 1971, signed by President Nixon. The film chronicles the moving true story of
: Despite being deemed "too small" for major college football, Freddie's relentless work ethic earned him a scholarship under legendary Coach Darrell Royal. : Despite being deemed "too small" for major
: To save his life, doctors were forced to amputate his leg at the hip just six days after his final game.
: Today, Longhorn players touch the Freddie Steinmark scoreboard as they run onto the field at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium as a tribute to his grit.
: Days after the iconic "Game of the Century" victory over Arkansas, X-rays revealed a malignant bone tumor just above his knee.