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WVUA: Bryant Museum celebrates life of Kent Waldrep
WVUA 23 Student News Reporter Giselle Hood
TUSCALOOSA – Kent Waldrep was a running back for Texas Christian University when, in 1974 while playing against the University of Alabama, he experienced a life-changing injury that left him paralyzed from the neck down.
Now, the Bryant Museum is honoring his advocacy for people with disabilities and his love for the Crimson Tide by hosting a “Celebration of Kent Waldrep’s Life.” The event was held Friday, Sept. 23, to thank the UA family for their support over the last 48 years.
“Alabama’s just taken care of us, of our entire family so much,” youngest son Charley Waldrep said. “We’re forever indebted and forever grateful for everything this university and the people in this state have done for us.”
Read more at https://www.wvua23.com/bryant-museum-celebrates-life-of-kent-waldrep/
WVUA 23 Student News Reporter Giselle Hood
TUSCALOOSA – Kent Waldrep was a running back for Texas Christian University when, in 1974 while playing against the University of Alabama, he experienced a life-changing injury that left him paralyzed from the neck down.
Now, the Bryant Museum is honoring his advocacy for people with disabilities and his love for the Crimson Tide by hosting a “Celebration of Kent Waldrep’s Life.” The event was held Friday, Sept. 23, to thank the UA family for their support over the last 48 years.
“Alabama’s just taken care of us, of our entire family so much,” youngest son Charley Waldrep said. “We’re forever indebted and forever grateful for everything this university and the people in this state have done for us.”
Read more at https://www.wvua23.com/bryant-museum-celebrates-life-of-kent-waldrep/
