ESPN sets re-air dates for inspiring E.60 feature on wrestler Willie Burton who has cerebral palsy
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by Gary Abbott USA Wrestling
ESPN has announced five re-air dates for the E.60 show with the feature on Kentucky wrestler Willie Burton, who was able to compete in spite of dealing with cerebral palsy.
The show will air five more times, on either ESPN2 or ESPNEWS. The dates (subject to change) are:
Wednesday, October 22 at 8:00 p.m. ET on ESPN2
Saturday, Ocotber 25 at 5:00 a.m. ET on ESPN2
Sunday, October 26 at 4:00 a.m. ET on ESPNEWS
Tuesday, October 28 at 2:00 a.m. ET on ESPN2
Friday, October 31 at 5:00 a.m. on ESPN2
The show was initially aired on ESPN on October 21. The segment, entitled “Will Power,” is an inspiring feature about a high school wrestler with cerebral palsy, narrated by Olympic gold medalist Dan Gable. Also in the show are an in-depth NFL profile on Dallas Cowboys All-Pro Tight End Jason Witten and an investigative piece involving the topic of race and the use of deadly force by police, that has sparked a national debate.
“WILL POWER”
Wrestling legend Dan Gable narrates the story of Willie Burton, a teenage wrestler from Fairdale, Kentucky. Born with cerebral palsy, Willie’s ability to move, even walk, has always been compromised.
When he started high school he decided he wanted to do a sport, and chose wrestling. Despite his coaches’ reservations, Willie passed his physical, joined the team, and had only one request: “Treat me like everyone else.”
Over the next four seasons everyone did just that, and Willie lost over 100 matches. But what Willie, his teammates, coaches and school gained over that period cannot be measured.
See the Trailer for E:60 wrestling feature
Members of the wrestling community who saw this feature were moved by the story and the life of Willie Burton. Consider these statements posted on USA Wrestling’s Facebook page…
• “This was worth watching.”
• “Not a dry eye in my house.”
• “Watched it and loved it! Will is an inspiration to me”
• “Very inspirational, awesome story.”
• “Great story on Willie Burton, true wrestler… never say die attitude! Huge heart!
• “Everyone needs to watch this. It was excellent!! Great job Mr. Gable.”
• “An amazing story. Very moving. Emotional.”
• “Imperative for all wrestlers regardless of talent to see.”
The show will air five more times, on either ESPN2 or ESPNEWS. The dates (subject to change) are:
Wednesday, October 22 at 8:00 p.m. ET on ESPN2
Saturday, Ocotber 25 at 5:00 a.m. ET on ESPN2
Sunday, October 26 at 4:00 a.m. ET on ESPNEWS
Tuesday, October 28 at 2:00 a.m. ET on ESPN2
Friday, October 31 at 5:00 a.m. on ESPN2
The show was initially aired on ESPN on October 21. The segment, entitled “Will Power,” is an inspiring feature about a high school wrestler with cerebral palsy, narrated by Olympic gold medalist Dan Gable. Also in the show are an in-depth NFL profile on Dallas Cowboys All-Pro Tight End Jason Witten and an investigative piece involving the topic of race and the use of deadly force by police, that has sparked a national debate.
“WILL POWER”
Wrestling legend Dan Gable narrates the story of Willie Burton, a teenage wrestler from Fairdale, Kentucky. Born with cerebral palsy, Willie’s ability to move, even walk, has always been compromised.
When he started high school he decided he wanted to do a sport, and chose wrestling. Despite his coaches’ reservations, Willie passed his physical, joined the team, and had only one request: “Treat me like everyone else.”
Over the next four seasons everyone did just that, and Willie lost over 100 matches. But what Willie, his teammates, coaches and school gained over that period cannot be measured.
See the Trailer for E:60 wrestling feature
Members of the wrestling community who saw this feature were moved by the story and the life of Willie Burton. Consider these statements posted on USA Wrestling’s Facebook page…
• “This was worth watching.”
• “Not a dry eye in my house.”
• “Watched it and loved it! Will is an inspiration to me”
• “Very inspirational, awesome story.”
• “Great story on Willie Burton, true wrestler… never say die attitude! Huge heart!
• “Everyone needs to watch this. It was excellent!! Great job Mr. Gable.”
• “An amazing story. Very moving. Emotional.”
• “Imperative for all wrestlers regardless of talent to see.”
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