Wow, this is big…what an honor! We’re so happy that they are doing this for Eric LeGrand. Rutgers announced today that former football player Eric LeGrand will have his No. 52 retired this fall.
Details after the jump…
Via ESPN:
It will be the first number retired by Rutgers in the 144-year history of its football program.
LeGrand suffered a spinal cord injury while making a tackle on a kickoff return in a game against Army on Oct. 16, 2010. He was paralyzed from the neck down, but says he has since gained some sensation throughout his body and plans to one day walk again.
The jersey retirement ceremony will take place Sept. 14, when the Scarlet Knights host Eastern Michigan.
