Bengals sending World War II veteran to Super Bowl.
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Even though the Bengals won’t be participating in the Super Bowl in February, a devoted Bengals supporter will be present to watch the action. One set of tickets to the major game was given away by the Bengals, and it will go to a season ticket holder who has been a fan for a long time.
George Klopp Sr. can still clearly recall his 1968 Bengals debut. For the 97-year-old World War II veteran, it was the first of many exhibition games versus the Kansas City Chiefs.
Since then, Klopp has attended practically every Bengals home game.
He remembers the Bengals’ 1980 Super Bowl runs and the Freezer Bowl, which took place in a freezing wind versus the San Diego Chargers. Now that he gets to see the biggest game of them all, Klopp has been present for the greatest events in NFL history.
Bengals director of engagement Elizabeth Blackburn also handed a pair of Super Bowl tickets away to fans who answered Bengals trivia questions at a tailgate before the Week 18 finale vs. the
Cincinnati is experiencing an unexpected phenomena as the NFL playoffs play out. The Bengals’ fans, who are disappointed that their team did not qualify for the postseason, are taking solace in their rivals’ AFC North defeats. Both the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, who had high expectations for a lengthy postseason run, have seen their aspirations dashed early in the postseason.
The Cleveland Browns, who overcame a season marred by injuries and several quarterback changes, were soundly defeated by the Houston Texans, 45-14. With receiver Nico Collins and youngster CJ Stroud leading the way, the Texans have showed a vitality and tenacity that has the Browns reeling. The Texans’ increasing strength was demonstrated by the Browns’ loss, which was more than just a setback.
