Bradley Cooper and Declan LeBaron announcing the Philadelphia Eagles.Photo:FOX
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Bradley Cooperand a young Eagles fan gave their favorite team a memorable introduction!
AsSuper Bowl 2025kicked off, Cooper, 50, stepped onto the field with Declan LeBaron, 8 — who went viral for in anMDMotivator video last month, and who Cooper had personally invited to the Super Bowl — to announce his hometown team, the Philadelphia Eagles.
The Oscar-nominated actor held the young super fan in one arm and a microphone in the other as he riled up the crowd. Both were decked out in as much Eagles green as physically possible.
“Alright, from the City of Brotherly Love … your 2024 NFC Champions,” Cooper yelled. LeBaron joined him, and both chanted, “The E-A-G-L-E-S — Eagles!”
Cheers erupted from around the stadium as the Eagles emerged from the tunnel.
TheMaestroactorsurprised LeBaron with ticketson theTodayshow on Feb. 4, shortly after encountering him at an Eagles home game on Jan. 26. That day, LeBaron also met past and present Eagles playersSaquon Barkley,Isaiah Rodgers, LeSean McCoy and Beau Allen, and smiled emphatically in photos with his idols.
Jon Hamm announcing the Kansas City Chiefs.FOX
“Make some noise … for your AFC Champion, and two-time defending Super Bowl champion — Kansas City Chiefs!” Hamm belted into the mic.
Boos filled the Caesar Superdome as the Chiefs took the field.
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The Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles are facing off in the 2025 Super Bowl, airing on Fox on Sunday, Feb. 9.
source: people.com