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Jack Hoffman, young cancer patient who captured hearts of Nebraska football fans with touchdown run, dies at 19

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Jack Hoffman died of brain cancer early Wednesday at his home in Atkinson , Nebraska .

Hoffman was introduced to the nation as a 7-year-old at the Cornhuskers' 2013 spring game.

Jack 's touchdown run won ESPN 's 2013 ESPY Award for " Best Moment in Sports" His parents were driving force behind the Team Jack Foundation .

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