'5th Quarter' tackles real-life football drama

October 06, 2008 A college football player's tribute to his late brother inspired his team to a record season, and the poignant true story is now headed for the big screen. After the family's devastation after 15-year-old Luke Abbate's death in a 2006 car crash and their painful decision to donate his organs to five people, Wake Forest junior Jon Abbate (Merriman) asked his coach to change his jersey number to Luke's number, five. After news of the personal tribute spread, even opposing players and fans were joining them by the thousands, inspiring the family to launch the Five Foundation dedicated to educating young adults about responsible driving.

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