The Legend of ZooMaa: How I turned tragedy into triumph

Alan Bernal
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Tommy ‘ZooMaa’ Paparatto had two careers undone by injury but that didn’t stop the Call of Duty trailblazer from turning his tragedies into lasting triumphs.

ZooMaa was a rising talent on the football pitch before an injury pushed him into the pro CoD circuit. His gaming career also suffered a major setback but it wouldn’t deter the Italian Stallion for long.

Combining his hunger for competition with his passion for CoD, Tommy would eventually transcend pro play with his popular CDL show, The Flank.

Though ZooMaa’s journey is fraught with ups and downs, that hasn’t stopped him from leaving his mark on the larger Call of Duty landscape.

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Alan is a former staff writer for Dexerto based in Southern California who covered esports, internet culture, and the broader games/streaming industry. He is a CSUF Alum with a B.A. in Journalism. He's reported on sports medicine, emerging technology, and local community issues. Got a tip or want to talk?