The clinical name for Down syndrome is trisomy 21, a condition in which a person is born with an extra chromosome, causing mild to moderate cognitive disability, developmental delays and physical challenges.
The new Rangers first baseman announced Friday that he will wear No. 21 to pay tribute to Penelope, who was born with Down Syndrome, and to raise awareness for the genetic condition.
"This is the first time I can pick a number that's not just close to my heart, but close to a lot of people's hearts," Jake Burger, a CBC graduate,
New Texas Ranger Jake Burger will wear No. 21 this season. The number is for his daughter, Penelope, who was born with Down syndrome. Down syndrome is also known as trisomy 21, due to an extra copy of the 21st chromosome.
The Texas Rangers player, 28, will wear number 21 for the 2025 season in honor of his daughter Penelope, who was born with Down syndrome, according to the Major Baseball League. The genetic condition, known as Trisomy 21, results in an extra copy of chromosome 21.
Jake Burger will wear No. 21 after being acquired by the Texas Rangers. The number has special significance for his family after his daughter was born in October with Down syndrome.
Down Syndrome is also known as Trisomy 21, and Burger wants to raise awareness and contribute to research on the genetic condition.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Jake Burger will wear No ... the first baseman’s family after his daughter was born with Down syndrome. The clinical name for Down syndrome is trisomy 21, a condition ...
Jake Burger Will Wear No. 21 With the Texas Rangers for His Daughter Born With Down Syndrome ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Jake Burger will wear No. 21 with the Texas Rangers, a number that has ...
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Jake Burger will wear No. 21 with the Texas Rangers, a number that has special significance for the first baseman's family after his daughter was born with Down syndrome.
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