High School Football Official Undergoes Leg Amputation After Scrimmage Injury
A longtime high school football official, Jim Abbott, had his leg amputated after sustaining a serious injury during a scrimmage at Withrow High School in Cincinnati on August 14th.
Cleveland Akron, OH, August 25, 2026 —
Jim Abbott, a veteran high school football official, has undergone a leg amputation following a serious injury sustained during a scrimmage. The incident occurred on August 14th at Withrow High School in Cincinnati.
Abbott, who has officiated high school football for an extended period, was participating in a scrimmage when the injury took place. Further details regarding the specific nature of the injury or the circumstances leading to it were not immediately available.
Following the injury, Abbott’s condition necessitated the amputation of his leg. The duration of his tenure as an official and his contributions to the sport were described as longstanding.
The event took place at Withrow High School, a public high school located in Cincinnati, Ohio. The game was a scrimmage, a practice match often used by teams to prepare for the upcoming season.
No additional information was provided regarding potential support efforts for Mr. Abbott or any further developments related to the incident.
Story summarized from the original created by Cliff Pinckard on www.cleveland.com, see more information here.
