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Aidan Hutchinson dedicates record-breaking performance to young child battling cancer
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Detroit Lions’ DE Aidan Hutchinson had a stellar game on Sunday, racking up 3 sacks for a single-game rookie record for the Lions.
While the Lions took home the win against the Washington Commanders, there was more at play than just a game for Hutchinson. For the defensive end, it was about playing for Hudson Gazsi, a 5-year old that was recently diagnosed with cancer.
After the game, Hutchinson dedicated the game to Gazsi, per ESPN:
“This game is dedicated to Hudson, who is a kid who just got diagnosed with leukemia,” said Hutchinson. “He’s a big Lions fan, he’s from my area. I sent him a video before the game. He was cheering me on. I’m just happy to have good games to spread causes to kids like that. Just raise a lot of awareness for things like that.”
Gazsi, a huge Lions fan who has followed Hutchinson since his days at the University of Michigan, certainly got a big game from the DE. Hutchinson became the first rookie since 2002 and only the third in history to achieve a 3-sack game on Sunday.
Hutchinson will be back in action next Sunday as the Lions take on the Vikings.