On Sunday morning, the wife of Indianapolis Colts wide receiver T.Y. Hilton gave birth to the couples third child and after making sure that Shantrell and the baby were fine, he headed for Lucas Oil Stadium and the Colts game against Jacksonville.
Hilton was asleep at the teams hotel when his wife went into labor. When attempt to rouse Hilton failed, his best friend raced to the hotel, the NFL Networks Ian Rapoport reported, roused him and drove him to the hospital just in time for the arrival of little Eugenia. (Shes named for him; his given name is Eugene.) Afterward, Hilton promised to make the day even more special by scoring a touchdown for the newest member of the family.
Darned if, like his wife, he didnt deliver, hauling in a pass from Andrew Luck for a 73-yard touchdown. After crossing the goal line, he stopped and gently cradled the ball, rocking it like a proud new dad. It was adorable.
After the game, he was one emotional new papa and his postgame interview, coupled with his celebration, made one of the best days of his life one of the best Sundays of the season for everyone else.
Very emotional game for me. Little bit of rest just came out here and gave it my all, Hilton said, his voice and composure cracking.
Again, very emotional. I aint got no pulse in my body today. Ive been there with my baby girl the whole time. I just wanted to give it my all and play this game for her.
After spending most of her career in traditional print sports journalism, Cindy began blogging and tweeting, first as NFL/Redskins editor, and, since August 2010, at The Early Lead. She also is the social media editor for Sports.
Source: http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/early-lead/wp/2014/11/23/t-y-hilton-marks-babys-birth-with-most-adorable-touchdown-celebration-ever/
