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The film chronicles the moving true story of Freddie Steinmark , an undersized but exceptionally determined safety for the University of Texas Longhorns during their 1969 championship season . The Heart of a Champion

: To save his life, doctors were forced to amputate his leg at the hip just six days after his final game.

: He became a key starter, helping lead Texas through a grueling schedule toward the 1969 National Championship. My All-American

: Freddie’s public battle and courage inspired the National Cancer Act of 1971, signed by President Nixon.

: Days after the iconic "Game of the Century" victory over Arkansas, X-rays revealed a malignant bone tumor just above his knee. The film chronicles the moving true story of

: Despite being deemed "too small" for major college football, Freddie's relentless work ethic earned him a scholarship under legendary Coach Darrell Royal.

: Only 20 days after surgery, Freddie stunned the world by appearing on the sidelines with his team—on crutches—to watch them win the 1970 Cotton Bowl. A Lasting Legacy : Freddie’s public battle and courage inspired the

: Throughout the season, Freddie played through intensifying pain in his left leg, which he initially dismissed as a minor injury. The Diagnosis