Former Boston University hockey player Travis Roy has sadly passed away. Roy was tragically paralyzed just 11 seconds into his college hockey career in 1995 during a game against the University of North Dakota. The 20-year-old Roy slid head-first into the boards, cracking his fourth and fifth cervical vertebra. It was one of the most heartbreaking moments in the history of Boston sports.
That did not hold Travis back though. He would go on to inspire people all over the world. Travis created The Travis Roy Foundation in 1997, and raised millions to help spinal cord injury survivors. Boston University retired Roy’s No. 24 in 1999, making him the first hockey player in the school’s history to have their number retired.
A statement from Bruins President Cam Neely on the passing of Travis Roy. pic.twitter.com/kOtthdVAJD
— Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) October 29, 2020
25 years ago today, the moment that changed Travis Roy's life forever. 25 years later, he continues to have a profoundly positive impact on the world. @TRFoundation pic.twitter.com/I4jVAWPsCn
— E60 (@E60) October 20, 2020