Brock Purdy faced an extraordinary question during the Super Bowl media events. As the leader of the San Francisco 49ers, Purdy is preparing to face the Chiefs in Super Bowl LVIII at Allegiant Stadium this Sunday. The excitement in Vegas is palpable, with anticipation running high and the drinks flowing freely. However, amidst all the football talk, the headlines on Tuesday took a surprising turn.
Enter Lee Harvey Oswald.
During a press conference, a reporter asked Purdy about the comparisons being made between his physical appearance and that of the man responsible for assassinating President John F. Kennedy. The question left Purdy visibly stunned, unsure of how to respond. The video of this interaction has been circulating, and I’m eager to hear your thoughts at David.Hookstead@WHAT. A. QUESTION. FOR. BROCK. PURDY.
If you had asked me if Lee Harvey Oswald would be mentioned during a Super Bowl press event, I would have dismissed the idea immediately. Why would the man who killed JFK ever be relevant in an NFL setting? Yet, here we are with a reporter bringing it up.
It seems that some people believe there is a striking resemblance between Purdy and Oswald, and this notion has been circulating on social media. While people often share outrageous opinions online, it is quite astonishing to see a reporter raise this topic. What kind of response did they expect from Purdy? Surely, he wasn’t expected to say, “I’m honored to be compared to a President’s assassin. It’s truly flattering.”
This incident serves as a reminder of the unpredictability of the internet and sports. However, I would advise against including JFK assassination questions in future drafts. I’m curious to hear your thoughts on this peculiar exchange at David.Hookstead@.