'No fair': US football star's six-finger photo sends fans into frenzy
US College star JJ Weaver has sent the internet into a frenzy after revealing, what some already knew, that he has six fingers on his right hand.
Weaver has kept his six finger quiet since starting at the Kentucky Wildcats for his first two seasons.
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But, ahead of his game on the weekend, a photo of Weaver circulated on the internet with the Kentucky star showcasing his six fingers.
The photo put to bed some social media rumblings about an optical illusion surrounding his gloves.
Kentucky had a special glove made for Weaver so he felt comfortable.
Weaver also featured in a Game Day feature, which he told people that it was 'Okay to be different' after confirming he had Polydactyly.
But the photo of Weaver has done the rounds over the weekend.
Social media reacts to JJ Weaver photo
While Kentucky fans learned of his six-fingers earlier in the season, the photo sent the internet wild.
The story behind his Polydactyly and the remarkable photo sparked an outpouring of support and praise for Weaver.
The best reply came from former New York Yankees pitcher Jim Abbott.
Abbott was born without a right hand and quipped: "No fair".
No fair https://t.co/9EG30SZb4V
— Jim Abbott (@jabbottum31) October 16, 2021
Kentucky LB JJ Weaver has 6 fingers pic.twitter.com/DBECnbHFsM
— PFF College (@PFF_College) October 16, 2021
“It’s okay to be different.”
J.J. Weaver was born with six fingers, but it hasn’t stopped him from playing the game he loves and inspiring those off the field. pic.twitter.com/lOsYtPCYwC— College GameDay (@CollegeGameDay) October 16, 2021
What a moving story on how he was teased and now helping others - never knew about polydactyly- #collegegameday #JJWeaver https://t.co/hzigUC6GXG
— Connie Carberg (@ConnieScouts) October 16, 2021
It cannot be easy for this young man to talk about, even though he’s always dealt with the questions, jokes, etc.
This is a JJ Weaver stan account.
Also - dude can play. https://t.co/tjZ1GUjzqD— Chad Reuter (@chad_reuter) October 16, 2021
Really good JJ Weaver story on GameDay.
Seems like a great kid, which makes not being able to keep him home all the more painful.— Mike Rutherford (@CardChronicle) October 16, 2021
And more ICYMI: https://t.co/LmXwoJHVMB
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 16, 2021
#JJWeaver
🖐🏽 👀 OMG!! Pretty cool!👋🏼 https://t.co/Vo8tRrS067— Elizabeth 🕷🕸🕷 (@AtoZinAZ) October 16, 2021
Through six games in the 2021 season, Weaver has 17 tackles and four sacks.
Weaver is an exciting prospect, at 196cm tall and 109kg, and hasn't given up on entering the NFL as he makes his comeback from an ACL injury.
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