Funeral held for Lincoln athlete who died after practice
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By The Associated Press
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 - 06:32:25 pm CDT
Hundreds of people gathered in Lincoln to mourn the death of a Pius X football player who collapsed and died after a workout.
John Liescheski’s football jersey was laid on the altar of St. Joseph Church for Wednesday’s service. One young man in attendance had shaved Liescheski’s number — 59 — on the back of his head.
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The 17-year-old Liescheski was a 215-pound junior offensive lineman. He collapsed after running a 30-yard sprint during a May 15 workout. He was taken to BryanLGH Medical Center East, where he died.
A cause of death has not been determined.
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