“Dad, I Love You”: Brock Purdy Thanks Shawn Purdy for His Sacrifices, Sends Heartwarming Message on Father’s Day

Brock Purdy never fails to credit his dad for his success, especially when celebrating Father’s Day. The San Francisco 49ers quarterback showed his unwavering love for his dad on this special occasion. Taking to his official Instagram handle, “Mr. Irrelevant” shared a heartwarming post with his “hero.”

The last pick in the 2022 NFL draft by the 49ers shared a touching snapshot with his father and former MLB pitcher, Shawn Purdy. In a recent photo, he could be seen receiving warmth and affection in his dad’s arms. It was a father-son emotional moment that caught everyone’s attention.

The former distinguished Iowa State Cyclones athlete captioned his post, “Happy Father’s Day Pops! My hero,” showing his admiration for his role model dad. It seemed that the NFL QB found his happy place in his dad’s arms.

However, this wasn’t the only father-son picture that grabbed attention; his heartfelt message for his dad also captivated his fans. Brock Purdy, 24, also re-shared a post from his collaborating beverage brand, RECOVER 180. The post was dropped to wish him a happy Father’s Day by the new organic hydration sports drink brand. Along with sharing a short video clip, the beverage brand captioned the post, “Happy Father’s Day to all the heroes out there 💙 #TeamRecover #RecoverBetter #HappyFathersDay.”

The recent candid video featured the NFL veteran QB’s tribute to his inspirational dad. When the Big 12 Sportsman award-winning athlete was asked, “Who is your hero outside of sports, who do you look up to?” his heartfelt reply touched many hearts.

He answered, “I mean honestly, my dad, you know, just the way he lives, what he’s done for my family and me, the way he’s sacrificed, he taught me a lot, so I can honestly say my dad’s my hero.” He couldn’t hide his emotions while expressing his tenderness for his ideal person. When further asked, “What do you want to say to him?” he immediately expressed his thanks to his superstar ‘pops’ for everything he had achieved in his life.

“I mean Dad, I love you, thank you for everything that you’ve done for me in my life, and you showed me how to work, and I wouldn’t be here without you, so I love you.” Brock’s heartfelt reply showcased his deep connection with his athletic father.

The emotional bond between Brock Purdy and his dad

Brock’s dad, and former pro baseball athlete, Shawn Purdy, has been a great supporter of his son. During an NFL game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in December 2022, Shawn Purdy’s emotional moment went viral on the internet.

It was a celebratory moment. The former right-handed pitcher, drafted by the MLB team Pittsburgh Pirates in 1987, broke into tears of happiness. When his NFL son led the San Francisco 49ers to a magnificent 35-7 victory against the Buccaneers and their Hall of Fame quarterback, Tom Brady, during his hometown game, he had tears shining in his eyes at the 49ers QB’s heroics.

On December 12, 2022, the NFL took to its official Twitter handle to highlight the father-son emotional moment. They shared a short clip featuring Shawn Purdy getting emotional. The post caption read, “Brock Purdy’s dad was emotional after that last TD 🙌.” 

Such emotional instances are the testaments of a father and son’s strong bond, inspiring many.