5 Comments
User's avatar
Richard Hyppa's avatar

Thanks Mark. More history here than I have read in the Bay Area papers, there’s really no good reason that Mr. Purdy wasn’t taken by the end of the second round. 4 bowl games in 4 years, that’s winning. Tomorrow’s going to be a great game, I like both teams, they both play the game right.

Expand full comment
Steven Doyle's avatar

Love this piece. Rich with details I didn’t know. Purdy looks like a guy who should be preaching on Sundays. And, come to think of it, he is. Great job.

Expand full comment
Tim Corbett's avatar

Great info and analysis by wordsmith Whicker. Should be a great Super Bowl, although many are duds.

Steeler fans are rooting for KC I think.

Since I lived in the Bay Area from 1981-2002, the 49ers became my favorite NFL team.

Purdy is a great American football story!

Expand full comment
Mark Whicker's avatar

Thanks. Thinking 49ers will win but you never know.

Expand full comment
Larry Keith's avatar

Fascinating piece.

Expand full comment