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Adam Bender, the Child Baseball Star With Only One Leg

gimundo.com — 8-year-old Adam Bender lost his leg to cancer as a baby, but his disability hasn't stopped him from becoming a star player in baseball and several other sports.

Who dugg this? Made popular Jun 18, 2009

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  • NBCLocal, on 06/24/2009, -0/+11A great example of parents refusing to tell their kid he can't do something.
  • bigpappapunk, on 06/18/2009, -0/+8Holy hell! Awesome kid
  • jaybol, on 06/18/2009, -0/+8That slide into 2nd is so badass...he is an awesome kid!
  • nepidae, on 06/18/2009, -0/+8Bender Bending Rodriguez
  • bmatherlyjr, on 06/18/2009, -0/+7The future Jim Abbot in the making. Okay, Jim was one handed pitcher but still - I stand by the comment on principle. WTG kid!
  • piieerrrree, on 06/18/2009, -0/+5Bender.
  • Xaevier, on 06/18/2009, -0/+4The only truly depressing thing about the entire thing is that he can run faster/play baseball better than pretty much everyone here.
  • FXNGLAS, on 06/18/2009, -0/+4Way to go for him. I'm also happy the mother let him make his own decisions about wanting participate in sports.
  • UnFriendlyFire, on 06/18/2009, -0/+4Bite my shiny metal... oh wrong bender
  • vman81, on 06/18/2009, -0/+3I didn't read the summary, nevermind the article.

    My only thought is that's an awesome name!
  • KrayzieKyd, on 06/18/2009, -0/+1did he get his leg bent off?
  • stoitofardo, on 06/20/2009, -0/+1Dugg for Bender
  • outfed, on 06/18/2009, -0/+1***** A the kid runs faster than me.
  • PhillyMJS, on 06/18/2009, -0/+1He's no Bucky Lagrange, that's for sure.
  • tjallen, on 06/18/2009, -0/+1Awesome!
  • asaone, on 06/18/2009, -0/+1What a kid, Inspirational, and a big shout out to the coach's. A good all around story.
  • robdiggity, on 06/18/2009, -0/+1Kid kicks ass.

    Wait...
  • Cabal, on 06/18/2009, -0/+1I remember reading about this kid last year (maybe different kid, but similar story), still awesome to see he's still playing. Wonder how long he'll be able to play sports though, I imagine it's going to be really rough on his leg as he gets older. Glad to see he can enjoy himself now though!
  • bitmanx, on 06/18/2009, -0/+1A+ for his effort and drive,, best of all he's having FUN which is what your supposed do at 8 years old..
  • macfanboi, on 06/18/2009, -1/+1He's not a batter, he's a broken ladder?

    Very Inspirational!
  • mwerb6, on 06/18/2009, -0/+0speak for yourself
  • jhbarr, on 06/18/2009, -1/+1Here's the video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4LMBEBM1qc
  • RickyTheRiot, on 06/18/2009, -1/+0As if he wasn't already disabled by having "bender" as a surname, disease takes his leg.. :(
  • fillmorejd, on 06/18/2009, -1/+0Mirror????
  • doublestuforeo, on 06/19/2009, -1/+0i'm sorry but this doesn't say too much about baseball........

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