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Gunnar Henderson gifts customized cleats to local kid
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Key Points:
- Declan, a young baseball player from Elkridge, Maryland, has legs of different lengths, requiring his family to modify one of his cleats with a lift for proper fit and performance.
- Through a partnership between the Baltimore Orioles and Under Armour, Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson surprised Declan by gifting him a custom pair of UA Yard Icon cleats that do not require modification.
- Under Armour's design team, led by senior VP Kyle Blakely and footwear director Mark Auger, developed the custom cleats after learning about Declan’s needs during a youth baseball tournament.
- Henderson expressed pride in supporting Declan, emphasizing the importance of helping young athletes pursue their sports dreams and giving back to the community.
- The collaboration highlights the shared commitment of the Orioles and Under Armour to assist athletes with unique challenges, enabling them to perform at their best.
