Incredible Performance and Surprising Tribute: Spanish Flag Flies on Dallas Cowboys’ Jake Ferguson’s Helmet

Incredible, but true, what happened yesterday during the NFL game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Philapdelhia Eagles. In one of the most important clashes today between two teams aspiring to play in the Super Bowl, the Spanish flag was flown. Specifically on the helmet of Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson.

Despite the defeat (28-23), Ferguson scored a great game against one of the best defenses in the championship with seven receptions, 91 yards and a touchdown to round out an outstanding performance. And all this with a double flag on his helmet accompanying the legendary star of the most powerful team in the world.

But why the Spanish flag?

The NFL announced the celebration of the so-called ‘international diversity day’ to celebrate the cultural origins of the players and members of the coaching staff of each team in the league. “We are proud that our players and coaches honor their heritage through the NFL Heritage Program. “This initiative allows us to celebrate the heritage, families and cultures that make up the League’s fabric, and truly showcases the growing reach and global impact of the sport of American football and the NFL,” said Peter O’Reilly, executive vice president of business. .

Well, in principle two members of the NFL decided to wear the Spanish flag on their helmet: JJ Arcega-Whiteside (born in Zaragoza and currently without a team) and Joe Houston (Spanish-Cuban coach of the Patriots). The surprise came when Jake Fergusonwithout prior notice, appeared with the Spanish flag in the duel against the Eagles.

Of Asturian origin

Ferguson, born in Wisconsin in January 1999, is the grandson of legendary college coach Barry Alvarez. whose parents emigrated from Rann (Asturias) to the United States. Hence the tribute of the powerful Cowboys player to his ‘Spanish’ grandfather, born in Pennsylvania but with Spanish blood running through his veins.

Many of the NFL stars also decided to show off their origins during these two NFL days dedicated to honoring diversity. Tua Tagovailoa (Samoa), Jimmy Garoppolo (Italy), Amon-Ra St. Brown (Germany), DJ Moore (Jamaica) and Fred Warner (Mexico) There were some of the most notable players to use that double flag.

2023-11-06 10:26:00
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