"Coach, Just Let Me Play Once" — The 4 Minutes and 20 Points That Made Autistic Teen Jason McElwain a Legend
In 2006, Jason McElwain, an autistic high school student who served as team manager for three years, scored 20 points in just over four minutes during his only varsity basketball game. His miraculous performance at Greece Athena High School in New York became one of the most heartwarming sports stories in American history.
Aug 1, 2026