MASSILLON

Former Massillon star is battling back from a 2018 accident that left his paralyzed

Benjamin Duer
The Repository

MASSILLON - Former Massillon Tigers star Robert Partridge battling his way back from a 2018 accident received an ovation Friday night.

Partridge had his life turned upside on May 21, 2018, by a car accident in Indiana that left him paralyzed from the neck down. 

Former Massillon Tigers star Robert Partridge, in a motorized scooter, receives ovation from the hometown crowd during halftime Sept. 17, 2021. Partridge was in a 2018 accident that left his paralyzed.

A GoFundMe page called "Stand for Rob Partridge" was setup by Laurie Moline in March 2020. The money helps Patridge with medical and living expenses.

Paul Brown Tiger Stadium scoreboard flashes different ways to donate to former Massillon Tigers quarterback Robert Partridge who was left paralyzed from a 2018 accident.

At halftime of Friday's St. Edward-Massillon game, fans gave Partridge a standing ovation and were asked to donate. 

Partridge addressed his hometown:

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