Quarterback Bailey Zappe got a little love from his hometown recently, with the former Victoria, Texas East High School signal-caller reportedly set to see his old #4 jersey be retired.
The move makes Zappe the first athlete the school has done this for, and Zappe was grateful both for the honor and the journey that’s come with it.
“It goes to show, you only need one opportunity, said Zappe via Geno Perez of CrossRoadsToday.com. “I only had one offer coming out of high school to HBU, of course one opportunity in the NFL to play and make a name for yourself.