He asked Olson if he could play closer to home and Olson granted him that request .
Recker and his girlfriend were involved in a horrific car accident in 1999 , that left his girlfriend paralyzed .
Recker asked Olson if Recker could play closer to home and Olson granted Recker that request .
Recker and his girlfriend were involved in a horrific car accident in 1999 , that left his girlfriend paralyzed .