Boston College will pay tribute to an alumnus who died in the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
The Eagles will wear special helmets, gloves and cleats to honor Welles Crowther, a 24-year-old equity trader, who saved several lives before perishing in the attacks on New York's World Trade Center on 9/11.
Here's a look at the modified equipment the team will wear against USC this Saturday.
Helmet stripe for Saturday... #BCFootball14 #redbandanna pic.twitter.com/ENPqOgVqLM
— BCFBEquipment (@BCFBEquipment) September 10, 2014
The #whatsinthebox answer is how #BCFootball14 is going to honor a true hero, Welles Crowther, Saturday #redbandana pic.twitter.com/3eSHO3Vo41
— BCFBEquipment (@BCFBEquipment) September 10, 2014
A look at the nitro cleats for Saturday, and another answer to #whatsinthebox #BCFootball14 #redbandanna pic.twitter.com/xrDSMpi4Uk
— BCFBEquipment (@BCFBEquipment) September 10, 2014
Crowther wore a red bandana to protect himself from smoke on that fateful day. He also wore one under his helmet while playing lacrosse for the Eagles.
[H/T Bleacher Report]
