Tate Aggie Markus Baxley Recognized By Congressman For Special Touchdown

November 8, 2016

Monday, the office of Congressman Jeff Miller presented Tate Aggie Markus Baxley with special recognition of his 10-yard touchdown run at the Tate versus Pace football game on October 7. Baxley was presented with a flag that flew over the Capitol in Washington on game day.

Baxley has cerebral palsy and spent his high school career as an honorary member of the Aggies team. Until that one game in October, he had never scored a touchdown, made a tackle or even played a single down. On October 7, he was out of his wheelchair for a special pre-game down. With his from his team, he scored a 10-yard touchdown. The play earned Baxley his varsity letter in football.

In conjunction with the game, Baxley also helped the Aggie Nation raise $1,000 for the Miracle League of Pensacola.

Pictured above and below: Stevan Davis from the office of Congressman Jeff Miller presented special recognition Monday to Aggie Markus Baxley. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge. Pictured bottom: Baxley scores his October 7 touchdown. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.

Comments

2 Responses to “Tate Aggie Markus Baxley Recognized By Congressman For Special Touchdown”

  1. Melodies4us on November 10th, 2016 5:36 pm

    This is great news! I wish that the team and the coach would be recognized as well. Hats off to you Aggies!

  2. Freda Whaley on November 9th, 2016 4:43 pm

    This is really your year. Congratulations.

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