Louisville QB Lamar Jackson fulfills wish for local teen

Posted Oct 15, 2016
Amzie Smith had no idea what to expect when Louisville invited her to meet quarterback Lamar Jackson, fulfilling one of her wishes. Smith, who turns 17 on Saturday, has terminal liver cancer and does not know how much longer she has left. Jackson gave Smith a big hug and the autographed football with a special message: Keep Fighting, Stay Strong! (ESPN.com)

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