The true story of Jerry Baker in 23 Blast: What really happened?
Fri, February 14, 2025 | South Africa
Portrayed by Bram Hoover, Jerry Baker was Freeman’s childhood best friend. He played a vital role in shaping his successful sporting career in and out of the film version of events. The 2013 American sports drama film 23 Blast is based on the true story of Travis Freeman, played by Mark Hapka. Life was normal for the young man until he started experiencing severe migraine that would last for nine days. On the tenth day, the headache stopped, but Freeman’s left eye began swelling. When a medical doctor noticed an infection, Travis’ parents quickly rushed him to the University of Kentucky hospital. During a Q&A with 15 Minutes With, Freeman narrated his prognosis, saying: After running different tests on me, the doctor found out I had Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis. By this time, my entire head was completely swollen. ...
