Jack Hoffman, the namesake of the Team Jack Foundation who won over sports fans’ hearts in 2013 after he ran for a touchdown in Nebraska football’s spring game at age 7, died early Wednesday after a 14-year battle with brain cancer. He was 19.
In the hours after his death, tributes to Hoffman flooded social media. Here are some of them:
Rex Burkhead:
Larry The Cable Guy:
Oh man, Husker Nation will never forget this. It’s one of those “where were you when Jack Hoffman scored the touchdown?’’ If you’re a Husker you know. I was about to go on stage in Oklahoma. Cried like a 2 yr old I was so happy for him. Later was honored to be asked to do a show… https://t.co/vcvWjugy8g
— Larry The Cable Guy (@GitRDoneLarry) January 15, 2025
Kenny Bell:
Will Compton:
This is heartbreaking
My heart goes out to the Hoffman family and everyone involved with the @teamjackfoundation …