Legless wrestling champ Isaiah Bird, 6, inspires others

A young wrestler from Long Beach who has no legs is captivating audiences with his moves on the mat. Isaiah Bird, 6, was born with a defect that left him without legs. His personal battles don’t end there: he lives in a shelter at a Glen Cove Church with his mother and 1-year-old brother, and his family can’t afford a wheelchair so Isaiah gets around on his hands. Impressed with Isaiah’s strength, coach Miguel Rodriguez suggested he give wrestling a shot. “Wrestling is a sport where you
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