Idaho running back Layton Gallagher only needs one hand to dominate
By Lynden Ostrander
Sep 11, 2017, 4:00pm
Born without a hand, Wallace High School senior ran for 140 yards and four touchdowns in a win Friday night.
Video: Layton Gallagher highlightsWallace running back offsets disability with determination, vision and speed.
Most running backs have two hands to carry the ball with — but
Layton Gallagher only needs one.
The 5-foot-9
Wallace (Idaho) senior was born with just one hand but that hasn't slowed him down in 8-man competition. He ran for 140 yards and four touchdowns in a 50-30 win over Potlatch on Friday night.
On the season, Gallagher is averaging 9.6 yards per carry with 326 yards and six total TDs for the 3-0 Miners.
Gallagher ran for over 500 yards with 14 touchdowns as a junior and also plays basketball.
