For many [autotag]Notre Dame football[/autotag] fans, transfer quarterback [autotag]Sam Hartman[/autotag]’s rib necklace story is old news.
That isn’t necessarily the case for the rest of the football world and ESPN College GameDay went in-depth with the Irish quarterback about the procedure that he went through, and his desire to make sure that he doesn’t forget the experience.
This mother Lisa, a retired nurse, went to work and started to create what Hartman called a “1-of-1 piece.” It was a close call for her son to get his new jewelry, as Notre Dame was in Ireland for their season opening game against Navy. Luckily the riblace made it to Hartman and the story was born.
Last fall, a blood clot almost ended Sam Hartman's football career.
After a successful surgery, Hartman took a piece of his rib from that procedure and turned it into a necklace that represents his determination 😤@JenLada | #CollegeGameDay pic.twitter.com/Si6njnUAsJ
— ESPN College Football (@ESPNCFB) September 9, 2023
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