Edgerrin James, proud son of Immokalee

By Alex Guzman  |   Tuesday, April 05, 2005  |  Comments( 0 )

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Indianapolis Colts' running back Edgerrin James paid $14,000 for his high school's state championship rings that were handed out to players, coaches, and cheerleaders. The Immokalee Indians won their first football title - Florida's Class 2A - in December 2004. Meanwhile, the school announced that his #5 jersey will be officially retired.

Immokalee coach John Weber said there hasn't been another #5 on the Indians football team since the star's departure. Javarris James, Edgerrin's cousin and a member of the championship squad, asked for the number his freshman season but was told it doesn't get made anymore. A Parade All-American his senior year at Immokalee, Edgerrin James rushed for 1,252 yards despite playing only 5 games due to an elbow injury.

Edgerrin established the Fun House in Immokalee as a safe haven for kids to congregate after school. He also sponsors an annual $1,000 scholarship to the school's athlete of the year, as well as donating uniforms and equipment for Pop Warner leagues.
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