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Born deaf, Oklahoma State player makes hits that are heard in seats
Cornerback Martel Van Zant communicates via sign
language.
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — When Martel Van Zant does something of note on the football field, Oklahoma State fans have learned not to clap.
Instead, they wave their hands in the air above their heads, like a worshipper on a Sunday morning.
That’s better than any applause to Van Zant. In fact, that is applause for Van Zant, as the 22-year-old senior cornerback from Tyler, Texas, is deaf and relies on sign language to communicate with his coaches, teammates and everyone else.
Van Zant has become a cult hero of sorts in Stillwater.
“During senior day, when we got to walk and come out with our parents, seeing everybody clap and put their hands up in the air for me, it made me feel really special, knowing that people know who I am and they appreciate what I’ve done here,” Van Zant said through his interpreter, Allie Lee, who translates while Van Zant signs.