December 11, 2022; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) passes the football against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first quarter at Levi's Stadium. Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

49ers QB Brock Purdy’s dad shown crying after son’s big TD pass

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports
By Steve DelVecchio | Last updated 12/11/22

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy looked like a seasoned veteran early on in his first career start on Sunday, and his father was overwhelmed by the performance.

Purdy and the Niners jumped out to an early lead over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. After Purdy threw a perfect deep strike to Christian McAffrey to help put San Francisco up 21-0, the rookie’s father, Shawn, was shown crying in the stands at Levi’s Stadium.

Brock Purdy's dad was emotional after that last TD

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That was awesome to see. Purdy is just 22 years old, and his family got to witness a crowd of 70,000 people chanting his name in his first NFL start. It is hardly a surprise that Purdy’s dad had a tough time holding it together.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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