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In 2003, the Jacksonville Jaguars kept a tree stump and axe in the locker room as an inspirational prop for the team to keep chopping wood. Several players did literally chop at the stump, until punter Chris Hanson tried and accidentally put the axe into his own leg

Jun 8, 2022•1 min read

Fun Fact: In 2003, the Jacksonville Jaguars kept a tree stump and axe in the locker room as an inspirational prop for the team to “keep chopping wood.” Several players did literally chop at the stump, until punter Chris Hanson tried and accidentally put the axe into his own leg

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