While the NFL has become stiff for not allowing players to wear cleats with a personal message, they did make an exception on Sunday night.
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown was allowed to wear a pair of cleats bearing an image of golf legend Arnold Palmer, who died last week at age 87. Brown had the opportunity to meet Palmer, a Pittsburgh-area native, earlier this year and shared video of their meeting on Twitter upon hearing news of Palmer’s death.
My heart aches for the Fernandez and Palmer families – a reminder to be GREAT, LOVE, and LIVE everyday
Life too short !!
— AB (@AB84) September 26, 2016
Blessed to meet the legend Arnold Palmer ! His tenacity on the course + in business is so inspirational !!
Positive precious life #callGod pic.twitter.com/x4sIKTcbiG
— AB (@AB84) September 26, 2016
In the Steelers 43-13 win over the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday night, Brown’s Nike cleats not only had Palmer’s face on them, but also the Pittsburgh skyline and the words “The King.”
Watch on FN
https://www.instagram.com/p/BK_ppibDo48/?taken-by=ab
Last month, players who chose to wear cleats honoring the 15th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terror attacks were not fined by the league. However, the NFL did take action against DeAndre Hopkins when he wore Yeezy Boost 350 cleats.
Want More?
Adidas Evokes the Spirit of Halloween for Its Unearthed Pack Football Cleats
Nike’s Floodlights Soccer Cleats Out Soon in Super Bright Colors
