Love of football follows quarterback from Ukraine to Calgary

Posted Oct 3, 2024 11:09 am.

Last Updated Oct 3, 2024 11:12 am.

A 1994 North American box office hit changed the life of a young quarterback who plays for the Calgary Men’s Touch Football League.

But that’s only part of his incredible story.

Vladyslav Vasylevskyi – Football

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