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10/4/08
College Linebacker Opts Against Surgery, Has His Finger Amputated Instead
Trevor Wikre Don't Need No Stinking Pinkie
Mesa State College senior offensive lineman Trevor Wikre dislocated his pinkie in practice on Thursday. He was told that he would need season-ending surgery to fix it.

That was unacceptable for Wikre, who just told the doctors that he would rather go through life without a pinkie than miss the last few games of his college career.

Wikre's level of commitment to the small college in Colorado is incredible. Most NFL players wouldn't even be willing to do this, but for Wikre, it's not even a question.

His team is currently 3-2, and 3-0 in their conference. They have 9 games remaining, and instead of cutting his season short, Wikre will cut his finger short and play in all of them.

The man is a beast.

 Check out his take on it here:


Thanks to:
Lineman has pinkie amputated to save career [AZ Central]
End Season Early, or Lose a Finger? Easy Choice [Sporting News]
Lineman Chooses Amputation Over Surgery [Deadspin]
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10/4/08
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Well, I hope it ends up being worth it for him.  It sucks that he would have to miss the final games of his career over a dislocated finger, but I'd rather have it for the rest of my life.

10/4/08
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Ronnie Lott had half his pinkie removed facing a similar surgery. But he was undoubtedly the greatest safety of all-time and one of the most feared hitters in the secondary ever.

10/4/08
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It's just sad.  Now this kid will only be able to count to 9.   Ok, 19 with his shoes off.

 
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