J.J. Hardy makes Tormenta team history
Eleven-year-old Justin Christopher "J.J." Hardy Jr. inked a USL League One youth contract Friday, making him the youngest player in South Georgia Tormenta FC team history. Hardy started as a ball boy for Tormenta as an 8-year-old in 2022, playing a special role during the club's run to winning the League One championship that season, Tormenta owner Darin Van Tassell said. Hardy is preparing for a series of surgeries next month related to a dwarfism condition, and Van Tassel said the club hopes the signing will serve as a source of encouragement and motivation for J.J. as he recovers from the extensive procedures.
Eleven-year-old Justin Christopher "J.J." Hardy Jr. inked a USL League One youth contract Friday, making him the youngest player in South Georgia Tormenta FC team history.
Hardy started as a ball boy for Tormenta as an 8-year-old in 2022, playing a special role during the club's run to winning the League One championship that season, Tormenta owner Darin Van Tassell said.
Hardy is preparing for a series of surgeries next month related to a dwarfism condition, and Van Tassel said the club hopes the signing will serve as a source of encouragement and motivation for J.J. as he recovers from the extensive procedures.
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