PHOTO: The Internet already updated John Brooks' Wikipedia page and put him on par with Lincoln
Stefano Rellandini / Reuters
Following the late-game heroics of John Brooks, which resulted in the United States recording its first-ever victory against Ghana, someone updated the defender's Wikipedia page.
I love whoever updated John Brooks on Wikipedia #USAvGHA #USA pic.twitter.com/MJHuCx0fRr
— Kelly Millspaugh (@kellymillspaugh) June 17, 2014
In addition to securing the three points and becoming "the greatest American since Abraham Lincoln," Brooks made history as the first U.S. substitute to score a goal during a World Cup match.
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