The Forgotten Story of LeBron James’ Football Career

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James played just a little more than two full seasons of varsity high school football. In his first varsity game, James played just one quarter. “Put him in! Put him in!” Chris Wooley, James’ quarterback during his freshman year, remembered telling coaches while St. Vincent-St. Mary was being shut out. “I don’t care if he only knows one play or what the problem is that you won’t put him in the game. Put him in.”

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