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Jarrius “Little JJ” Robertson To Receive The Jimmy V Perseverance Award At The 25th ESPY Awards

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Big Easy Mafia member and Superfan Jarrius “JJ” Robertson has been in and out of hospitals his whole life, battling a chronic liver disease called biliary atresia. The 15-year-old’s wit, energy and effervescent attitude made a lasting impression on Saints players who met him during a 2015 visit to the Ochsner Hospital for Children, and since then he has been crowned official “hype man” and social media master for the team, winning over fans with his dance moves and his impressive football acumen. ESPN today announced that Robertson will be honored with the Jimmy V Perseverance Award sponsored by Bristol-Myers Squibb on July 12 at The 25th ESPYS presented by Capital One on ABC.