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Boynton Beach Retires Lamar Jackson’s No. 7, Dedicates ‘Lamar Jackson Way’

The ceremony doubled as a message to students about persistence rooted in local pride.

Overview

  • Boynton Beach High School held a homecoming ceremony that retired Jackson’s No. 7 jersey at the campus where he starred.
  • City officials unveiled street signs for “Lamar Jackson Way” near the school along with a 7 mph zone that nods to his number.
  • Jackson thanked the community and told students to ignore doubters and keep working.
  • Former teammate Dieuly Aristilde attended and praised Jackson’s leadership and humility.
  • The hometown honors frame a career that includes a Heisman Trophy, two NFL MVPs, a retired No. 8 at Louisville, and a ninth NFL season beginning this fall.