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Mat Hoffman And The Lars Ligament

Taj illustrates a classic Mat Hoffman story

15 Mar 2015

Story told by Mat Hoffman and illustrated by Taj Mihelich

Taj Mihelich's illustrations along with Mat's storytelling make for an incredible piece of video. Mat Hoffman recounts an experimental ACL surgery he underwent in 1999, including have to endure the doctor drill through 6 inches of bone without anesthesia. It has been said countless times before, but Mat is a legend in every sense of the word.

Hearing Taj's name remind you of his epic part in Etnies 'Forward'? Watch it here.

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