Nebraska fan Jack Hoffman dies of cancer at 19
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Jack Hoffman, a beloved Nebraska football fan who captured national hearts with his inspirational story, died on Wednesday at age 19 after a 14-year battle with brain cancer.
Key Life Details:
- Diagnosed with cancerous glioma at age 5
- Underwent multiple surgeries, with doctors initially believing most of his tumor couldn't be removed
- Became famous for his 69-yard touchdown run during Nebraska's 2013 spring game at age 7
- Won 2013 ESPY Award for "Best Moment in Sports"
- Met President Barack Obama at the White House
- Founded Team Jack Foundation, which raised over $14 million for pediatric brain cancer research
- Played high school football
- Started freshman year at University of Nebraska at Kearney in pre-law program
- Tragically lost his father, Andy, to brain cancer in 2020

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