There’s no question Ryan Shazier’s injury, one that temporarily left him paralyzed, was the most awful news of the 2017 NFL season. And still, it’s unclear if Shazier will ever play football again. But out of all of that darkness, Shazier is using his story for good. In a broad sense, an inspiration to the city, but also individually.
Laurel High School player Hayden Hamilton suffered a severe neck and spine injury, fracturing his vertebrae, Friday night against Albert Gallatin. Rushed to Children’s Hospital, he underwent surgery for 9 hours. According to this KDKA report, Hamilton only has movement above his waist.