This new national holiday is pretty tight
Ladies and Gentlemern, it’s official: October 27th is national tight end day. The dream began in 2018 when San Francisco 49ers tight end Garrett Celek caught a touchdown pass from quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo in Week 2 against the Detroit Lions.
That @D7_Reed kick return helped set up this @GCells85 touchdown.#49ers lead 20-10. #DETvsSF pic.twitter.com/fwh8tzrXoR
— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) September 16, 2018
Following Celek’s touchdown, Jimmy G celebrated effusively with the tight end. That celebration was the start of it all … and a little over a year later, the dream became a reality.
To all the Tight Ends out there, this day is for you.
Happy #NationalTightEndsDay! (via @NFL)pic.twitter.com/bOqYACN6t3
— SNF on NBC (@SNFonNBC) October 27, 2019
The importance of tight ends will be highlighted today, recognizing a typically overlooked group of players.
The trend of honoring tight ends began with the 49ers … guess their idea was pretty golden.
Mark your calendars…
October 27 is #NationalTightEndsDay! ? ??@NFLFilms | @gkittle46 pic.twitter.com/vDPN1xcdvc
— NFL (@NFL) October 2, 2019
The 2019 49er Garoppolypse wouldn’t be happening without a key piece of the offense: tight end George Kittle.
Oh hey there ?
We’re celebrating #NationalTightEndsDay with The People’s Tight End himself @gkittle46.
Join us ?https://t.co/Q4d51OLLdf pic.twitter.com/9UjA1ilBIg
— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) October 26, 2019
San Francisco (6-0) is not short on Shananangians – they’re making a statement with their moves on and off the field.
