This was so cool

One of the many reasons that I love sports.

This is a great example of why it is so disappointing when players do not realize (or care about) the impact they have on the fans, especially the younger ones.  It doesn't take a huge effort to make a huge impact on someone as seen in this video, just be a kind, considerate and empathetic person. 

Thanks for posting. Made my day!

look at the back of his helmet.... practicing what he preaches.   

thanks for sharing.

The pure, unadulterated joy on her face is such a beautiful thing. It doesn't take much to be kind and show love and appreciation. I absolutely love this. 

For me, seeing this is better than winning any superbowl!

 What a wonderful video. I hope she never loses that innocence and I hope he never forgets the power of simple acts of kindness.  Thanks for posting this!

@"jargomcfargo" said: For me, seeing this is better than winning any superbowl!

Hugs are great. I want a trophy before I die. 

I took my son to training camp in 1998 or 1999. We both had on Cris Carter jersey's. we were lining the sidewalk when he came out to practice, he wouldn't even acknowledge us. When practice was over, he ran right past the crowd. Jeff George stopped and signed autographs, and he stayed until everyone got one. I loved Cris, but he could of at least waved at us or acknowledged us, since wew both had on his jersey. My 10 year old son was so disappointed.

@"JoDakota" said: I took my son to training camp in 1998 or 1999. We both had on Cris Carter jersey's. we were lining the sidewalk when he came out to practice, he wouldn't even acknowledge us. When practice was over, he ran right past the crowd. Jeff George stopped and signed autographs, and he stayed until everyone got one. I loved Cris, but he could of at least waved at us or acknowledged us, since wew both had on his jersey. My 10 year old son was so disappointed.

Chris Carter was a great receiver with a "Me First" type of personality...

@"JoDakota" said: I took my son to training camp in 1998 or 1999. We both had on Cris Carter jersey's. we were lining the sidewalk when he came out to practice, he wouldn't even acknowledge us. When practice was over, he ran right past the crowd. Jeff George stopped and signed autographs, and he stayed until everyone got one. I loved Cris, but he could of at least waved at us or acknowledged us, since wew both had on his jersey. My 10 year old son was so disappointed.

I was a huge fan of his game on the field... off the field... not so much,   lots of "ME" in that guy.  He had a chip on his shoulder, but it wasnt always the same one,  I think he saw himself as above those that were paying his salary, which IMO is pretty common for a lot of the blue chip athletes in many games.  Even guys that are supposedly down to earth,  blue collar types I have heard stories about how they are kinda dicks to the fans when out in public.  Of course some of that may need to be taken with context,  nice restaurant the guy is out with his wife for an anniversary dinner and schmucks want selfies with him... yeah,  I can see the Fuck Off attitude,  but in a bar or a social setting,  they should take a moment.  your deal, wouldnt have cost him a second to say "Hi kid" as he walked by.

@"JimmyinSD" said:

@"JoDakota" said: I took my son to training camp in 1998 or 1999. We both had on Cris Carter jersey's. we were lining the sidewalk when he came out to practice, he wouldn't even acknowledge us. When practice was over, he ran right past the crowd. Jeff George stopped and signed autographs, and he stayed until everyone got one. I loved Cris, but he could of at least waved at us or acknowledged us, since wew both had on his jersey. My 10 year old son was so disappointed.

I was a huge fan of his game on the field... off the field... not so much,   lots of "ME" in that guy.  He had a chip on his shoulder, but it wasnt always the same one,  I think he saw himself as above those that were paying his salary, which IMO is pretty common for a lot of the blue chip athletes in many games.  Even guys that are supposedly down to earth,  blue collar types I have heard stories about how they are kinda dicks to the fans when out in public.  Of course some of that may need to be taken with context,  nice restaurant the guy is out with his wife for an anniversary dinner and schmucks want selfies with him... yeah,  I can see the Fuck Off attitude,  but in a bar or a social setting,  they should take a moment.  your deal, wouldnt have cost him a second to say "Hi kid" as he walked by.

@"jargomcfargo" said: For me, seeing this is better than winning any superbowl!

Nah....

@"Waterboy" said:

@"jargomcfargo" said: For me, seeing this is better than winning any superbowl!

Nah....

@"JimmyinSD" said:

@"Waterboy" said:

@"jargomcfargo" said: For me, seeing this is better than winning any superbowl!

Nah....

since we dont have a frame of reference.... can we really say one way or another?

I hope like hell he is wrong and finally seeing a guy wearing a Vikings jersey hoist the lombardi is much more fulfilling than watching one hug a little girl, otherwise I think I am going to be doing a lot of self reflecting on how I have spent many many hours of my life.