Brock Purdy has made quite a name for himself as an NFL quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers. But who is the father of Mr. Irrelevant? Meet Shawn Purdy!
Diamonds Are Shawn Purdy’s Best Friend
Mr. Irrelevant didn’t just get his dashing good looks from his father; he also inherited the athletic genes from him as well.
Shawn Purdy wasn’t a football great; he was more of a diamond guy. After playing for the University of Miami, Purdy was selected three times in the amateur MLB Draft in 1987, 1989, and 1990. He was signed by the Los Angeles Angels in 1991 and played in the minor leagues for eight seasons as a pitcher, retiring in 1998 at 29.
Shawn Purdy Is a Dan Marino Fan
The elder Purdy knows a good football player when he sees one. In a heartwarming FaceTime with his hero, Mr. Irrelevant mentioned that his father was a huge Dan Marino fan.
Brock Purdy, meet Dan Marino. Courtesy of our guy Fitz. pic.twitter.com/DWhT8Gm17Z
— NFL on Prime Video (@NFLonPrime) September 22, 2023
Purdy was born on one of Marino’s game days. He came into the world on Dec. 27, 1999. Marino faced the New York Jets that day, losing 38-31.
Is the fact that Marino lost that day an omen? Probably. He had a completion percentage of 56%, 322 passing yards, three touchdowns, and three interceptions. If Purdy wanted better stats, he probably shouldn’t have been born at the tail end of Marino’s final season.
In the video above, Purdy says, “My dad always said I got to see you play the day I was born.”
Shawn Purdy planted the love for Marino deep in his son. His son’s choosing 13 as his number is a homage to one of the best QBs to ever do it.
#49ers QB Brock Purdy says he wears the #13 because of Dan Marino, his favorite player growing up.
This weekend he became the only QB with at least 2 TDs and a passer rating of over 100 in their first career starts since Dan Marino 🤯 pic.twitter.com/QHGv5QPthI
— OurSF49ers (@OurSf49ers) December 29, 2022
Since he was five years old, Purdy has had a poster and a signed football from the former Miami Dolphin. The young future quarterback was watching Marino highlights and throwing the ball, trying to emulate him as early as he could remember.
Brock Purdy Is the Apple of His Father’s Eye
The former Los Angeles Angel is a devoted husband and father. He’s been married to his wife Carrie for many years and shares Whitney, Chubba (Preston), and Brock.
The Purdys are incredibly proud of their eldest son and his journey in the NFL. The Purdy Bunch was planning on attending the 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers game in Dec. of the 2022 season at Levi Stadium.
For He Has Risen! Happy Easter!🐣 We Love & Miss You Chubba!🥰
Love,
The Purdy’s❤️ pic.twitter.com/WUt5sxQZQZ— Carrie Purdy (@bigbirdpurdy) April 9, 2023
They planned on making the trip before they knew it would be their son’s first official start in the NFL. Because … Brady. That’s some subtle shade right there.
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The 49ers QB’s dad proved that real men do cry. When his son made the pass to McCaffrey for a TD, the elder Purdy was in tears.
As the last pick in the NFL Draft and the third-string quarterback for the 49ers, it was incredible that Purdy got the opportunity to play at all. Mr. Irrelevant wasn’t just playing; he was doing incredibly well.
The former baseball player has hit it out of the park as a father and has much to be proud of.