Pete Frates Leaves Behind Incredible Legacy
This story by Aaron Fitt originally ran on our site in 2016. Pete Frates passed away peacefully Monday at the age of 34, after a heroic battle with ALS that inspired millions of people. Here’s a look at his remarkable legacy.
I called John Frates on Sunday afternoon, a day after Boston College swept a doubleheader at Georgia Tech to clinch a spot in the ACC tournament. Frates was in good spirits, and when he saw my unknown California number pop up on his cell phone, his mood brightened even more, if only for a moment.