George Kittle honors grandmother Lucky's 103rd birthday with 49ers

Mohammad Asif Ansari

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George Kittle honors grandmother Lucky's 103rd birthday with 49ers image

George Kittle shared a heartwarming snap on the gridiron, suggesting that the true star of the Kittle family might actually be 103 years old.

On Tuesday, the San Francisco 49ers star posted a photo celebrating the 103rd birthday of his grandmother, Lucky, at Levi’s Stadium. Lucky has become a beloved figure among the "Faithful" fan base since her centennial celebration in 2023, where fans serenaded her during a game against the Arizona Cardinals.

The Instagram stories reinforced the family-oriented brand Kittle maintains off the field, featuring his wife, Claire Kittle (née Till), and their dog, Deenie.

“It’s my grandma Lucky’s 103 birthday today!!,” he captioned.

In the meantime, on the latest episode of the podcast hosted by George and Claire, NFL legend Peyton Manning provided an answer regarding Kittle's involvement in Omaha Productions' Quarterback and Receiver.

Seven-time Pro Bowler was slow to join the show... Until Claire convinced him it would not be a distraction.

“I was like, ‘Listen, Payton wouldn't ask you to do this if it was going to be not good for you,” Claire said.

Manning, appearing to discuss his transition from athlete to media mogul, noted that providing behind-the-scenes access allows players to preserve personal memories.

Also on the podcast, a two-time Super Bowl champion received exoneration for his own rookie struggles while defending the next generation. Addressing his NFL rookie interception record, Manning said:

"Am I proud to hold the NFL interception rookie record? No. Would I like to get it broken? Yes. Do I think it should be with 17 games now? Yes. Do the coaches take the rookies that are struggling out too early? 100%. Leave them in there. Let them learn."

The Hall of Famer claimed that rookies often fail because they give opponents too much respect. The biggest credit for his own success, however, went to his wife, Ashley Manning, who supported the rigorous film study required to gain a mental edge.

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St. Elmo: The next destination for the Kittle-Manning alliance

Among the things that happened during the episode, including a surprise call to Eli Manning to discuss sibling rivalries, was a potential future meeting in Indianapolis. Manning extended an invitation to the couple for a dinner at the famous St. Elmo Steakhouse and a basketball game.

“I mean, we're going to St Elmo Steakhouse… good time to be with your family, celebrate a win… we can go there early and just stay,” Manning said. “Craig, the owner he did a great thing… he put a TV in there, George, which now you can watch Sunday Night Football, you could watch the highlights with Chris Berman and Tom Jackson… Why do we need to go anywhere else?”

Manning and his brother plan to continue their alternate broadcast on Monday nights to offer a different view of games. Meanwhile, Kittle mentioned he will continue practicing with his new putter, perhaps looking to replicate the camaraderie built during offseason golf trips like their previous visit to the Masters with Kirk Cousins.

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