1 year ago
Mother's Pickleball Match with Cam Newton Goes Viral
A woman played pickleball with Cam Newton, a famous football player, but didn't know who he was.
Her son shared their funny text messages, and the story went viral.
They played at a new sports center in Florida.
Other people recognized Newton, who used to play for the Carolina Panthers.
He's very good at football, and once led his team to the Super Bowl.
The mom's team lost the game, and she was surprised to find out she had played with such a well-known athlete.
A mother played pickleball with former NFL star Cam Newton, unaware of his identity.
Her son shared their text exchange, which went viral online.
The pickleball match took place in Florida.
Newton is a former NFL MVP and Super Bowl quarterback.
The mother's team lost the match 11-8.
- Who
- A mother and Cam Newton
- What
- A woman unknowingly played pickleball with Cam Newton.
- Where
- Florida
- When
- Recently, at a new recreational facility.
- Why
- The woman was unaware of Newton's fame and the story became a viral sensation.
Key facts
- Athlete
- Cam Newton
- Sport
- Pickleball
- Location
- Florida
- Newton's NFL Teams
- Carolina Panthers
- Newton's position
- Quarterback
- Game Outcome
- Mother's team lost 11-8
Quotes
Mother
Unaware pickleball player
“He borrowed someone’s paddle and I’m thinking he must have known the other woman...he’s only played a few times but played like a pro.”
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“I played pickleball with him at a new rec facility that opened a few weeks ago here in our city.”
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