The story of Rick and Dick Hoyt - Team Hoyt
Summary
TLDRThis heartwarming story highlights the bond between father and son, Dick and Rick Hoyt, also known as Team Hoyt. Despite Rick being born with a disability, his father refused to institutionalize him and instead helped him live a fulfilling life. Together, they have competed in over 950 races, including marathons and Ironman triathlons, with Dick pushing and pulling Rick along the way. Their journey of perseverance, love, and determination shows that with commitment, anything is possible. Their story inspires others to overcome obstacles and embrace life's challenges.
Takeaways
- 🏅 Dick and Rick Hoyt, also known as Team Hoyt, are celebrated as inspirational figures and real-life heroes.
- ❤️ This story highlights the deep bond and love between a father, Dick Hoyt, and his son, Rick Hoyt, who was born with cerebral palsy.
- 🏃♂️ Despite Rick's physical limitations, Dick Hoyt participates in races, pushing or carrying his son throughout the course.
- 💻 Through technology, Rick was able to communicate for the first time, expressing his support for the Boston Bruins as his first words.
- 💪 Dick and Rick participated in their first charity run, and Rick's message after the race was that running made him feel like his disability disappeared.
- 🌟 The father-son duo has since completed over 950 races, including marathons and Ironman triathlons, with Dick helping Rick to compete.
- 🎓 Rick has graduated from public high school and college, proving that he leads a fulfilling life despite his physical challenges.
- 👨👦 Dick credits Rick as his motivator, saying that Rick is the true competitor, and Dick lends him his arms and legs to participate in sports.
- 💫 Their story conveys a powerful message: 'Yes, you can'—emphasizing that determination and love can help overcome any obstacle.
- 🏆 The Hoyts' achievements include completing six Ironman triathlons, with Dick pulling, pushing, and carrying Rick through all phases of the race.
Q & A
Who are the main heroes introduced in the story?
-The main heroes introduced are Dick and Rick Hoyt, a father-son duo better known as Team Hoyt.
What makes the story of Dick and Rick Hoyt special?
-Their story is a powerful example of a father's love and commitment, as Dick Hoyt participates in grueling races while pushing or carrying his disabled son Rick, allowing Rick to experience the feeling of being an athlete.
What condition does Rick Hoyt have?
-Rick Hoyt was born with cerebral palsy, and doctors initially advised his parents to institutionalize him. However, Dick and his wife decided to raise him like any other child.
How did Rick first communicate, and what were his first words?
-Rick first communicated using a specially designed computer. His first words were 'Go Bruins,' expressing his excitement for the Boston Bruins hockey team.
How did the journey of Team Hoyt begin?
-Their journey began when Rick asked his father to join a charity run for a paralyzed athlete. Dick agreed, and they successfully completed the five-mile race, sparking a lifelong commitment to competing together.
What did Rick express after completing the first charity run with his father?
-Rick told his father through his computer that 'when I'm running, it feels like my disability disappears,' which motivated Dick to continue racing with Rick.
How does Dick Hoyt describe his motivation for racing with Rick?
-Dick Hoyt says that Rick is his motivator and inspiration. He feels like Rick is the one competing, and he is just lending Rick his arms and legs to allow him to participate.
What significant events have Dick and Rick Hoyt participated in together?
-Dick and Rick Hoyt have participated in 950 races, including 60 marathons and 6 Ironman triathlons, where Dick pushes or carries Rick throughout the entire course.
What is the overall message that Dick and Rick Hoyt want to share with others?
-Their message is 'Yes, you can.' They believe that anyone can achieve their goals if they set their minds to it, showing that perseverance and dedication can overcome obstacles.
What notable achievement has Rick Hoyt accomplished outside of sports?
-Rick Hoyt graduated from public high school and college, demonstrating that despite his physical limitations, he leads a fulfilling life and surpasses many expectations.
Outlines
🏃♂️ Father and Son's Inspiring Journey
The first paragraph introduces a video series called 'Today's Real Heroes', focusing on Dick and Rick Hoy, also known as Team Hoy. It tells the story of a father's dedication to improving his son's life despite physical limitations. The narrative highlights Dick's commitment to participate in the Iron Man race despite being legally blind and having recently recovered from a heart attack. The story is about the love of a father who goes to great lengths to ensure his son can live a fulfilling life, transcending his physical disabilities. It also touches on their first experience with a charity run and how it led to a life-changing realization for Rick that his disability disappears when he competes in sports.
🥇 Triumph Over Adversity in Triathlons
The second paragraph continues the story of Dick and Rick Hoy, detailing their experiences in triathlons. It describes the excitement and fulfillment they feel when competing, emphasizing the joy and sense of achievement despite Rick's physical disability. The narrative also covers their message of perseverance and the belief that anything is possible with determination. The paragraph concludes with a reflection on their accomplishments, having participated in 950 races, 60 marathons, and six Iron Man events, showcasing the incredible bond and dedication between father and son.
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Keywords
💡Team Hoyt
💡Ironman
💡Cerebral Palsy
💡Commitment
💡Communication
💡Triathlon
💡Love
💡Disability
💡Inspiration
💡Overcoming Limitations
Highlights
Introducing 'Today's Real Heroes' series, featuring inspiring figures who overcome challenges.
Dick and Rick Hoyt, known as 'Team Hoyt,' are introduced as today's real heroes, inspiring many with their story.
Dick Hoyt’s dedication to his son Rick, who has a disability, is highlighted as one of the greatest love stories.
Despite being advised to institutionalize Rick, Dick and his wife decided to raise him like any other child.
Rick communicates through a computer, and his first words were 'Go Bruins,' reflecting his love for sports.
Rick’s passion for racing started when he asked his father to participate in a charity run, and they completed the race together.
Rick communicated to his father after their first race that 'when I'm running, my disability disappears,' marking a pivotal moment for their journey.
Dick sees himself as loaning his arms and legs to Rick so he can compete, with Rick being the true competitor.
Team Hoyt’s participation in triathlons, including the Ironman, is emphasized as a testament to their determination and spirit.
Rick has graduated from both high school and college, proving that he leads a fulfilling and accomplished life.
Despite his disability, Rick lives a happier life than most, showing that he is no different than anyone else.
Rick says that if he were physically able, he would push his father in a wheelchair to show his gratitude.
Their message of 'Yes, you can' encourages others to pursue their goals, no matter the obstacles.
Team Hoyt has completed 950 races, including 60 marathons and 6 Ironman competitions, illustrating their commitment.
Dick Hoyt, at 66, continues to pull, push, and carry Rick across races, including a 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike ride, and a 26.2-mile run.
Transcripts
[Music]
this morning we're launching a new
series called today's real heroes our
national course Nat Morales is here with
an unforgettable pair Natalie and it's a
story you have to see to believe our
real heroes today are dick and Rick Hoy
better known as team Hoy and if you
haven't heard of them yet be prepared
they are almost Legends in their own
right and you'll see right now why they
are heroes to so
many this is one of the greatest love
stories of all time a story of a father
who climbs mountains and runs to the
ends of the Earth and back to give his
son a better life a life that transcends
the limitations of his
body registration for the 25th Iron Man
continues one by one some faces we
recognize here is 58-year-old Richard
hul number 214 back for a second try
he's legally blind and it doesn't matter
to him no the thing that must occur at
all costs is this time cross the line
it's more than a
race it's a lifetime event that we'll
remember for the rest of our
lives they're either going to carry me
off the
course or um I'm going to cross a Finish
Line the stories about people like
Richard Hulk pass through this world as
race week moves toward this morning hey
did you hear about the man who is
legally blind people love to tell and
love to hear the stories then appearing
near the startline where they've been
before our Father and Son dick and Ricky
Hoy there is no one here who hasn't
heard about them their story and a human
commitment that goes far beyond and far
back
January 10th
1962 we knew there was something wrong
but we did not know exactly
what the doctor said forget Rick put him
away put him in an institution he's
going to be nothing but a vegetable for
the rest of his
life we cried a little bit we talked and
we said no we're not going to put Rick
away we're going to bring Rick home and
bring him up like any other
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child we knew Rick was smart we could
tell by looking in his eyes and when we
talked to him we you know he was paying
attention to what we were
saying so we wanted to get a computer
built so Rick could communicate with us
everybody came to our house that night
for Rick to say his first words and
everybody was betting you know what is
the first words rickets ever going to
say his mom saying it's going to be hi
Mom and meet the dad saying oh it's
going to be hi
Dad well the Boston Bruins were going
for the Stanley Cup and the very first
words Rick ever said was gold
Bruins dick is a military man so he
knows a thing or two about commitment
this time he's just months removed from
a heart attack this gift that he gives
to his son or is it the other way around
either way it all started when Rick
heard about a charity run for a
paralyzed athlete he asked Dad and Dad
said
yes the gun went off and we went off
with all the other Runners and everybody
thought that Rick and I would just go to
the corner and turn around and come back
well we didn't we finish the whole five
miles coming in next the last but not
last and when we got home that night
Rick rode on his computer Dad when I'm
Run field feels like my disability
disappears so that was a very powerful
message to me that we finally found a
sport that Rook could get involved in
just like everybody
else rck is my motivator he inspires me
to me he's the one out there competing
and I'm just loaning him my arms and my
legs so that he can
compete there's just something that gets
into me when I'm out there competing
with rck that I can't explain it and
we're able to go faster and it it's just
an unbelievable
feeling Rick and I love the man
Triathlon to be out there competing with
the best triathletes in the world to be
accepted to compete along with these
triathletes just to be out there on that
Pier with all the other triathletes and
then waiting in the water for that
Cannon to go off it it was just so
exciting the feeling coming down the
Finish Line and El leaky drive it's just
an awesome experience with the crowd
there all the excitement the noise and
the announcers announc and all your
drenaline just gets
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flowing
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I may be disabled but I live a very
fulfilling life and if someone takes the
time to get to know me they will realize
that I am no different than anyone
else here he is he graduated from public
high school he's graduated from college
he's out there competing in road races
and
triathlons he lives a happier life
probably than 95% of the population Rick
would tell you that you know if he if he
was physically able to do something that
he'd probably play basketball or
football or hockey but then he always
says no the first thing he do is sit
down have me sit down his wheelchair and
he push me you know it really makes me
feel good that uh that you know he
appreciates you know what I'm trying to
do to help him out and he do the same
thing for
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me our message is yes you can you can do
anything you want to do as long as you
make up your mind you can do
it if you have ever searched for the
meaning of life stop the answer lies
right here by the way Ricky would want
us to take tell you the Bruins look
pretty good this
[Applause]
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year now at the age of 66 and 44 dick
and Rick have run 950 races 60 marathons
six Iron
Man's all the way dick pulls pushes and
Carries Rick's 110 lb cran over the
course of the 2.4 m swim 112 M bike ride
and 26.2 M
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