Kobe Bryant, his daughter GiGi and seven others tragically lost their lives in a helicopter crash exactly one week ago.
Before the start of the big game, several Niners and Chiefs players showed up to the game wearing Kobe Bryant jerseys to honor the fallen basketball player.
49ersβ CB Richard Sherman arrived to Hard Rock Stadium today wearing a Kobe Bryant jersey.
β Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) February 2, 2020
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β Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) February 2, 2020
#MambaMentality@49ers CB Richard Sherman arrives to Super Bowl LIV wearing a Kobe jersey. ππ pic.twitter.com/vo7pW6aUR7
β FOX Sports (@FOXSports) February 2, 2020
While on the field players from both teams honored Kobe by lining up at the 24-yard for a moment of silence.
Before the Super Bowl, both teams lined up at the 24-yard line in a moment of silence for Kobe, Gianna and the other victims of last weekβs crash.
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β Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) February 2, 2020
The Chiefs and 49ers are lined up at the 24-yard line in honor of Kobe Bryant π #SBLIV
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β SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) February 2, 2020
Remembering #24 at SB LIV.
The #49ers and Chiefs lined up at the 24-yard line for a moment of silence prior to tonight's game π pic.twitter.com/cCdlxkrWxg
β San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) February 2, 2020