Utah’s Sam Gordon was a viral star at 9. Now she’s in leadership of a pro football league for women

Gordon will serve on the advisory board of the X League before eventually being more involved in promotion and support

(Rick Bowmer A{ ) Sam Gordon catches a football, Oct. 20, 2020, in Herriman, Utah. Gordon was the only girl in a tackle football league when she started playing the game at age 9. Now, Gordon is taking a leadership position in a new women's football league.

Utah’s Sam Gordon was a viral star at 9. Now she’s in leadership of a pro football league for women

Gordon will serve on the advisory board of the X League before eventually being more involved in promotion and support

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