Jack Hoffman, a Nebraska Cornhuskers superfan who became a national sensation for his 69-yard touchdown run during the team's 2013 spring game while battling brain cancer, has died at the age of 19. Hoffman's courageous battle with the disease inspired countless lives and led to the creation of the Team Jack Foundation, which has raised over $12.6 million to support research efforts to end pediatric brain cancer.
Jack Hoffman , a Nebraska Cornhuskers superfan battling cancer who captured the attention of the nation for his spring game touchdown run when he was 7 years old, has died. He was 19. Hoffman died of brain cancer on Wednesday, Team Jack Foundation Executive Director Kylie Dockter said. He had battled new and more aggressive tumors late last year.
It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of Jack Hoffman, the courageous namesake of the Team Jack Foundation. Jack passed away after a long and hard-fought battle with brain cancer, a journey that inspired countless lives and left a legacy of hope, strength, and resilience,' the foundation said in a statement on social media. 'Through his battle, Jack touched lives far and wide.
Hoffman’s father, Andy, was diagnosed with brain cancer in 2020 and died March 1, 2021. He was 42. The foundation has raised more than $12.6 million since 2013. Hoffman went viral during Nebraska’s 2013 spring game after the coaching staff invited him to run a play in the fourth quarter. Hoffman ran for a 69-yard touchdown, and he was the talk of the sports world for several days. In the midst of all of it, he started up a friendship with running back Rex Burkhead.
Hoffman played football at Atkinson High School and graduated in May. He was pre-law at the University of Nebraska-Kearney. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
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