Before kick-off of Super Bowl LIV, the San Francisco 49ers, the Kansas City Chiefs and the NFL honored Kobe Bryant, his daughter and the seven other victims of last week’s crash in Calabasas, California.
The two teams each lined up at their respective 24-yard line — representing Bryant’s jersey number — and held a moment of silence for the fallen.
Both teams are lined up at their 24-yard lines before #SBLIV in honor of Kobe Bryant. 💛💜 pic.twitter.com/Py9RhUXXLJ
— FOX Sports (@FOXSports) February 2, 2020
49ers wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders will also wear cleats dedicated to Bryant. San Francisco cornerback Roger Sherman showed up to Hard Rock Stadium wearing a Bryant jersey.
At the NFL awards on society, former quarterback Peyton Manning also gave a speech about the former NBA star.
Peyton Manning with a tribute to Kobe Bryant tonight.
— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) February 2, 2020
(via @NFL) pic.twitter.com/ZeFSf2nkDW
• Matthew Paras can be reached at mparas@washingtontimes.com.
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