Caitlin Clark is toppled over in happiness after receiving a signed jersey from her idol” Mia Hamm”. Caitlin Clark’s love for the NFL is widely known. Despite being a star player herself, Clark was awestruck to receive such a present from her idol. With two back-to-back record-breaking victories at “Cross over at Kinnick” and “the exhibition,” basketball fans are soon going to witness Caitlin Clark playing on the greens. This recipient of her jersey to play in the honorary golf tournament will increase the NIL score of Caitlin Clark.
Clark’s proficiency in golf is well known to the world, as she deliberately showcased some elite golfing skills at the PGA Tour’s John Deere Classic Pro-Am back in July. and apart from hooping three-pointers, NCAA fans would witness some eagle shots on the greens.
Caitlin Clark’s million-dollar gift from her idol
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Debbie Antonelli visits Mia Hamm’s Golf Extravaganza every year. This year, she invited Caitlin Clark by giving her a one-of-a-kind jersey that she autographed. Event attendees may acquire personalized autographed jerseys from Hamm in exchange for a donation to the Mia Hamm Foundation; Antonelli chose Clark as the beneficiary.
I get invite to play @MiaHamm golf tourney each yr & it’s fun. She allows opportunity to buy personalized autograph jersey w/ donation to @MiaHammFdn
I chose @CaitlinClark22
Ck out her reaction! Grew up poster on wall, idolizing Mia, a great role model! pic.twitter.com/Wvqc279OlL— Debbie Antonelli (@debbieantonelli) October 24, 2023
She shared the surreal moment of Clark’s reaction video in her Twitter handle, as she wrote, “I get an invite to play the @MiaHammgolf tourney each year, and it’s fun. She gives MiaHammFdn the opportunity to buy a personalized autograph jersey with a donation. I chose @CaitlinClark22″; she gave a special mention of Clark’s awestruck moment”. Check out her reaction! Grew up the poster on the wall, idolizing Mia, a great role model!”
Mia Hamm has signed the jersey along with a note: “So fun watching you play! Keep being you! I can’t wait to watch you change the world!”. Caitlin was overjoyed at the jersey as she reacted, “She was literally my idol growing up.”
Mia Hamm’s honorary golf tournament
The soccer legend Mia Hamm, through her foundation, conducts golf tournaments to raise funds. The funds are used to help people who cannot afford blood and bone marrow transplantation. After wrapping up her career in 2004 with Athens’ Olympic gold medal, the football icon inspired many young athletes across the globe. and Iowa’s Caitlin Clark is one of them.
The 2023 event was held earlier this month at the Finley Golf Club of the University of North Carolina. However, Hamm expressed his excitement about Clark’s participation in the following year. “We would love to have you join us, @CaitlinClark22,” said Hamm, adding, “Best to you this season.”
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