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From winning NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year to becoming the highest-paid defensive player in NFL history($170 million), it’s clear that Nick Bosa has forged a remarkable career path. As Super Bowl LVIII approaches, he undoubtedly aims to triumph over the Kansas City Chiefs and claim his inaugural championship ring. Yet, it would be remiss not to acknowledge that this journey to greatness didn’t occur in isolation. There were bedrocks of support along this road in the form of his devoted parents.

The San Fransisco 49ers defensive lineman was born on 23rd October 1997, welcomed into the world by John and Cheryl Bosa, two individuals who have been instrumental in shaping his prosperous career. Let us delve deeper into understanding these pivotal figures behind the 26-year-old’s illustrious career.

All about the parents of Nick Bosa

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Firstly introducing John Bosa, born on January 10, 1964. It appears that Nick Bosa’s athleticism can be traced back to his father. John played the position of defensive end for the Miami Dolphins from 1987-1989. Despite a brief football career, he went on to achieve success as an actor with roles in films and popular TV shows such as “Holy Man” (1998), “Monday Night Football” (1970), and ESPN “Sunday Night Football” (1987). He also made significant contributions towards coaching his son during his early athletic journey.

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Further introducing Cheryl Bosa, hailing from Chicago, Illinois, she is Marie Judith Kumerow and Palmer Pyle’s descendant. She comes from an athletic background as her father, brother Eric Kumerow, and uncle Mike Pyle were all football players. In terms of her own career, Cheryl serves currently as a luxury real estate advisor at Engel & Voelker. She can often be seen in the stands, anxiously supporting her sons during their matches.

Do you know the mother and son even have a ritual before every game? In an interview with WBNS 10TV, Cheryl shared, “He always, without fail, calls me two and a half hours before kickoff on game day. It’s a two-second phone. It’s ‘I love you, I’m thinking of you, I’ll see you after the game’, but it’s always without fail.” Besides his parents, Nick Bosa has another pillar of support, his brother and fellow NFL star Joey Bosa.

The Bosa family has another shining star in Joey Bosa

Born on the 11th of July, 1995, Joey Bosa is two years older than Nick Bosa. The 28-year-old plays as a linebacker for the Los Angeles Chargers. His association with the team can be traced back to 2016. Notably, in the year 2020, the linebacker secured his position as one of the highest-paid defensive players within the NFL upon signing an impressive five-year contract extension valued at $135 million with the Chargers.

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Also, both brothers have affectionately nicknamed each other as Big Bear and Smaller Bear. As we gear towards Sunday’s showdown, there’s no doubt that every member of the Bosa family will certainly rally behind their effervescent star in anticipation of clinching his first Super Bowl title.

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