Russell Wilson heckled before giving commencement speech

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson gave a commencement speech at Dartmouth. Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

Russell Wilson heckled with 'Malcolm Butler' dig before giving commencement speech

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports
By Steve DelVecchio | Last updated 6/13/22

Russell Wilson accepted an honorary degree and delivered a heartfelt commencement speech at Dartmouth College’s graduation over the weekend. While the event was a joyous one, the star quarterback still could not totally escape the most infamous moment of his NFL career.

As he made his way to the stage, Wilson was heckled but a fan who shouted out “Malcolm Butler!” That, of course, was a reference to the goal-line interception Wilson threw in the Seattle Seahawks’ loss to the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLIX years ago.

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Dartmouth College is an Ivy League school in New Hampshire, which is Patriots country. Wilson probably was not stunned that a fan took a shot at him.

Wilson won a Super Bowl with the Seahawks and is hoping to capture another with the Denver Broncos. Even if he does, he knows he will never fully escape the Butler interception — not even at an Ivy League commencement.

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

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