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Oak Park Official's Son Suffers Cringeworthy NFL Injury

Connor Barwin, son of Village Manager Tom Barwin, downed in Sunday NFL opener.

Ouch. 

You've just gotta wince when looking at this photo of Houston Texans defensive end Connor Barwin, who was injured in Sunday's season opener against the Indianapolis Colts

The 6-foot-4, 254 pounder is the son of Oak Park Village Manager Tom Barwin. 

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He dislocated his ankle and is expected to undergo surgery Wednesday, according to the Houston Chronicle. 

Based on the YouTube video up on the right side of this story, the 23-year-old Connor looks tough as nails.

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Here's hoping for a speedy recovery. 


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