In preparation for his game on Christmas night, wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. of the Baltimore Ravens wore some warm-up clothing that was both lovely and naughty.
The National Football League star, who joined the team at the beginning of the 2023 season, walked onto the field at Levi’s Stadium in San Francisco while wearing a sweater that featured some of the most well-known faces associated with the holiday season. These characters included Ralphie Billingsley from A Christmas Story and Kevin McCallister from Home Alone.
Dominic “The Surgeon” Ciambrone, in partnership with the professional athlete, handcrafted a pair of NFL Christmas cleats that were specifically designed for him to wear.
The third-year quarterback for the Baltimore Ravens, Odell Beckham Jr., arrives at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, on December 25, 2023, to warm up before the Baltimore Ravens’ game against the San Francisco 49ers.
At Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, on December 25, 2023, Odell Beckham Jr., a member of the Baltimore Ravens, warms up before a game versus the San Francisco 49ers. The game is scheduled to take place.
According to a press release, the pair of individuals who designed these “Grinchmas” kicks were motivated to do so by the Nike Kobe 6 Protro “Grinch” sneaker, which was released in the year 2020.
The right cleat was covered in a green furry fabric that was reminiscent of the beloved Dr. Seuss character, and it even featured a button-activated, light-up heart. The left cleat, on the other hand, was decked out in a plush red-and-white fabric that recalled Santa Claus’s iconic getup (and was complete with a removable Santa Claus hat).
During the National Football League football game between the Baltimore Ravens and the San Francisco 49ers, which took place on Monday, December 25, 2023 in Santa Clara, California, wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., age three, warms up.
At Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, on December 25, 2023, Odell Beckham Jr., a member of the Baltimore Ravens, warms up before a game versus the San Francisco 49ers. The game is scheduled to take place.
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Following his warmup in his festive dress, OBJ went straight to work in his uniform and contributed to his team’s defeat at the hands of the San Francisco 49ers with his contributions. On top of that, the tight end for the 49ers, George Kittle, wore a pair of handcrafted cleats by The Surgeon that were called “North Pole” and had red glitter flecks.
It was the final game of a Christmas triple-header for the National Football League. In the earlier part of that day, the Philadelphia Eagles overcame the New York Giants, and subsequently the Las Vegas Raiders triumphed against the Kansas City Chiefs.