BOSTON (CBS) — The Boston University men’s lacrosse team has a brand new player.
On Monday morning, 5-year-old Patrick Mahoney signed with the team with great fanfare. For the past year and a half, Patrick has been fighting a brain tumor.
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Patrick Mahoney, drafted by BU men’s lacrosse team. (WBZ)
Patrick’s mom says being part of the team is giving him new inspiration. He tries to make every game and practice.
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Patrick Mahoney (WBZ)
Patrick’s mother says he now has lots of big brothers as role models.
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