Kansas Metropolis Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker “instantly” alerted Kansas group trainers after teammate, Brandon “BJ” Thompson, had a seizure and went into cardiac arrest.
The incident occurred on Thursday, June 6, throughout a particular groups assembly on the Chiefs’ coaching facility.
Medics rushed Thompson to a hospital the place he’s “alert and awake” and in secure situation.
The group praised Butker’s quick-thinking throughout a press convention on Friday.
“When [Thompson] had the seizure, Butker instantly ran in direction of the coaching room” and grabbed extra help from group employees,” mentioned Chiefs VP of Sports activities Medication and Efficiency Rick Burkholder.
“As a group, we tried to stabilize BJ after which put him on the ground whereas he was nonetheless seizing after which he went into cardiac arrest,” Burkholder mentioned.
Butker sparked outrage after his graduation speech at Benedictine School on Could 11.
He mentioned a lady’s rightful place is to be married and a stay-at-home mother.
“I believe it’s you, the ladies, who’ve had essentially the most diabolic lies informed to you,” Butker informed feminine graduates.
“A few of chances are you’ll go on to steer profitable careers on this planet however I’d enterprise to guess that almost all of you’re most enthusiastic about your marriage and the kids you’ll deliver into this world,” he added.