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Teddy Bridgwater, just drafter in the first round by the Vikings, bought his mom a Pink Escalade like he promised when he was 9.
http://www.courier-journal.com/story/opinion/editorials/2014/05/10/bridgewater-mom/8912401/
grilled onions
(1,957 posts)It reminds me of how much Duke Ellington "spoiled" his mother and how she was the most important person in his life.
Happy Mothers Day to those who are mothers and to those who who "mother" society by nurturing the land,flowers,trees,by caring for others when need be.
Myrina
(12,296 posts)The Escalade was "provided by" Cadillac - a gimme in exchange for publicity or ads or something.
Lizzie Poppet
(10,164 posts)The amount of dedicated effort it takes, even for the most physically gifted athletes, to get to the top of their sport is mind-blowing.
calimary
(81,466 posts)in pro sports. Hey, who cares? He remembered his mama, and his promises to her! GOOD for HIM!!!! Use whatcha got!
xmas74
(29,676 posts)He got it right before the draft. He knew he was being drafted and within the first two rounds. He was drafted at the end of the first day.
It's pink because his mother had breast cancer. I think it's wonderful that Cadillac gave her the custom made vehicle. Of course, with it being for Teddy's mother they knew it would get lots of attention. Still, it's a good thing.
edhopper
(33,615 posts)but what the hell does she need such a big fuel guzzler for?
Brother Buzz
(36,463 posts)edhopper
(33,615 posts)Doctor_J
(36,392 posts)FarCenter
(19,429 posts)Ed Suspicious
(8,879 posts)FarCenter
(19,429 posts)It appears that he didn't actually pay for it, although perhaps he sacrificed a sponsorship opportunity.
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/24557432/teddy-bridgewater-didnt-actually-buy-his-mom-a-pink-cadillac
exboyfil
(17,865 posts)and put it into something like an annuity or irrevocable trust investing in a low risk diversified portfolio. Bobby Bonilla had it right. I would argue that they should do the same for the second contract (which for the elite athletes is much greater because of having no rookie restrictions).
Doctor_J
(36,392 posts)if he doesn't overspend, he'll be the exception
TBF
(32,090 posts)is a problem in your book?
It is part of an endorsement deal and he made a gesture to his mom - probably for supporting him and making his efforts to athletics possible. He likely feels she contributed to his career. I cannot imagine why someone would bad mouth that.
Unless of course they value money over people.
ProudToBeBlueInRhody
(16,399 posts)Investing that first check in a new house or something that isn't almost completely worthless the minute you start it up is a smarter move for mom and her future.
If it was given to him by Cadillac, that's another story.
TBF
(32,090 posts)I went ahead and got the cite for you: http://ftw.usatoday.com/2014/05/teddy-bridgewater-pink-cadillac-mom-gift
WilliamPitt
(58,179 posts)A lot of people in this thread need to go outside more and stop indulging in the easy game of anonymous judgment.
Enthusiast
(50,983 posts)We watched Teddy several times over the past season. He is an impressive football player. I wish him all the luck going forward.