All-american — My

: Throughout the season, Freddie played through intensifying pain in his left leg, which he initially dismissed as a minor injury. The Diagnosis

: Days after the iconic "Game of the Century" victory over Arkansas, X-rays revealed a malignant bone tumor just above his knee. My All-American

: 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 : Throughout the season, Freddie played through intensifying

: Despite being deemed "too small" for major college football, Freddie's relentless work ethic earned him a scholarship under legendary Coach Darrell Royal. A Lasting Legacy : Despite being deemed "too

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

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