Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins made a poignant tribute to his late father during his first-ever Super Bowl appearance. Arriving at the Caesars Superdome for Super Bowl LIX, Hopkins sported a fur coat that once belonged to his father, who tragically passed away in a car accident in 1992 when Hopkins was just an infant.
According to ESPN, Hopkins had long vowed to wear the cherished coat for either his wedding or his first Super Bowl appearance, whichever came first. With the Chiefs making their third consecutive Super Bowl appearance, the opportunity arose for Hopkins to honor his father's memory on this grand stage.
Hopkins' journey to the Super Bowl included a trade from the Tennessee Titans, where he experienced mixed results over two seasons. This Super Bowl LIX marks his ninth postseason appearance. While his contributions in this year's playoffs have been limited thus far, with a single catch for 11 yards, his regular season performance with the Chiefs showcased his talent, accumulating 437 yards and four touchdowns in ten games.
This Super Bowl LIX matchup between the Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles also marked a significant milestone for Tubi, as it streamed the game live for the first time. The game commenced at 6:30 p.m. ET on FOX, with pre-game coverage beginning at 1 p.m. ET.
