Jim Harbaugh gives Michigan helmet, Jordans to Pope Francis
On Wednesday morning, Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh handed a Michigan helmet and Jordan sneakers to Pope Francis at St. Peter’s Basilica.
Harbaugh and the Michigan football team attended the Pope’s weekly Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica on Wednesday.
Ninety-nine Michigan football players, Harbaugh, his wife Sarah Harbaugh and the football staff are on a spring break trip to Italy this week, according to ESPN.
Harbaugh on handing the helmet and shoes to the Pope pic.twitter.com/oofYeEX6VB
— angelique (@chengelis) April 26, 2017
The Michigan team at St. Peter's pic.twitter.com/Jn3IIM5UEN
— angelique (@chengelis) April 26, 2017
Better shot of Harbaugh w helmet pic.twitter.com/TlwdUBOWsB
— angelique (@chengelis) April 26, 2017
Not great video. Harbaugh handing Michigan helmet and Jordans to the Pope pic.twitter.com/UDAW9TINxy
— angelique (@chengelis) April 26, 2017
Sarah Harbaugh said the Pope looked at the Michigan helmet gift with curiosity like hmmmm what's this pic.twitter.com/dcO9l3GNDs
— angelique (@chengelis) April 26, 2017
🙏 https://t.co/ndxoJjIXFo pic.twitter.com/bNcCpa6T6A— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) April 26, 2017Jim Harbaugh blesses Pope Francis with a Michigan helmet and exclusive Jordans
The team is expected to hold three practices while abroad, according to ESPN. In February, Harbaugh called the trip an international experience for his football team.
We are spending our morning in the Vatican City. What an incredible cultural opportunity for these Wolverines! #HAILROMA pic.twitter.com/OLDJK4bCtM
— Michigan Football (@UMichFootball) April 26, 2017
Michigan wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones posted a video of the Pope Francis early Wednesday morning.
🇮🇹... It Was Great Seeing @Pontifex In Person !!! pic.twitter.com/tGqIw5068e— Donovan P. Jones (@dpeoplesjones) April 26, 2017Amazing Time In Rome, Italy
