Kevin Laue knew he was a long-shot. It’s not every day that Division I coaches sign a one-handed center to play for their school. But Barry Rohrssen of Manhattan College figured Laue deserved as much of a chance as any two-handed center.
“We take chances on kids who have poor academic histories, who have disciplinary problems both on the court and off the court,” Rohrssen said, according to ESPN.com. “We give opportunities to players who don’t appreciate them, who take them for granted. For all the right reasons, Kevin deserves this chance, and he should make the most of this opportunity.”
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I’m a sucker for these kind of stories. There’s the human element combined with the sports element. The result is a moving piece that resonates with me on all levels. These kind of stories remind me why I love sports.
Kevin Laue is 6′ 10″. He’s an inside presence to be reckoned with, blocks shots and rebounds with a fury. Kevin Laue also only has one hand.
From VirginiaPrep.com:
Laue’s life has been about overcoming obstacles since birth when his arm was wedged between the umbilical cord and his neck, preventing the circulation to his brain from being cut off. However, …read more