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49ers’ QB Brock Purdy Embraces ‘Mr. Irrelevant’ Nickname Before Super Bowl
Brock Purdy was nicknamed ‘Mr. Irrelevant’ when he was picked last in the 2022 NFL Draft
Despite his start, Purdy earned his first-string spot when 49ers quarterbacks Jimmy Garoppolo and Trey Lance suffered injuries last year. The football team — named after the 1849 gold rush in Northern California and dubbed the Niners by fans — was founded in 1946 and joined the NFL three years later. It’s no secret that athletes such as Tom Brady, Jay Cutler and Aaron Rodgers love football — but there are also plenty of stars who enjoy rooting for their favorite teams from the sidelines.
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