Daily News | Damar Hamlin makes a surprise appearance at the Super Bowl
The fundraiser won Hamlin the 2022 Alan Page Community Service Award, and he astonished a room of journalists when he showed up to accept it.
There was a smattering of stunned applause as Hamlin, in the flesh, strode out from behind the makeshift curtained stage wearing a red suit, white shirt, and white sneakers. Several family members accompanied him. He listened to a videotaped message from Page, now a retired Minnesota Supreme Court judge who did not attend the event, then offered a few remarks.“First and foremost I just want to say, ‘Thank you.’ Just want to thank God for being here,” he said.
Hamlin’s appearance in Phoenix fueled speculation that he will have a role in the Super Bowl presentation Sunday night when the Eagles play the Chiefs. His story has become a rallying point for the NFL -- the Bills wore his No. 3 as a patch on their uniforms in the playoffs and NFL personnel wore “Love for Damar” gear all last month. It’s become a fundraiser, too.
“We would have moved heaven and Earth to get him here,” said NFLPA executive director DeMaurice Smith.Hamlin was one of five finalists, who included Patriots cornerback Jonathan Jones, Commanders offensive lineman Charles Leno, Raiders tight end Darren Waller, and Buccaneers linebacker Devin White.“He’s not only a person who reminds us how dangerous this game is, but also the spirit, the love, the joy, the fraternity of people who play this game.
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