THE STORY BEHIND EXETER'S NINE-FINGERED PHOTO TRADITION
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✍️ Exeter's rugby team has been paying tribute to former player Jimmy Tucker, who had his left ring finger amputated after a serious injury, for the past two decades.
👉 The 'Jimmy Nine' tradition has been going on for 20 years 👉 It started as a tribute to Jimmy Tucker, who had his left ring finger amputated after a serious injury 👉 Players place their hands on their knees, tucking in their left ring finger in tribute to Tucker 👉 Few know the story behind the tradition, but it is a cherished part of Exeter's rugby culture
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