Amputee quarterback Jacob Rainey takes the field in VA

Amputee quarterback Jacob Rainey takes the field in VA

Photo by Clarence Thomas – MaxPreps.com

It was a comeback that brought that brought Woodberry Forest (Va.) coach Clinton Alexander to tears. And his team didn’t even win.

Alexander along with a nation was inspired to witness the return of his quarterback Jacob Rainey, who wore a prosthetic right leg during a 28-19 loss to Benedictine (Richmond, Va.) on Friday.

Rainey had severed an artery last season during a preseason game last season, causing partial amputation of his right leg. His fight back to the team’s home field Friday was nothing short of miraculous. He played a single series in the first quarter, led his team to a touchdown drive and was 1-for-1 for five yards.

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