Brock Purdy didn’t seem amused when asked about chatter online that he looks like Lee Harvey Oswald, the man responsible for assassinating John F. Kennedy on Nov. 22, 1963.
The 24-year-old San Francisco 49ers quarterback — who is getting ready to play in his first Super Bowl against the Chiefs on Sunday — was at a loss for words at Super Bowl 2024 on Tuesday, when one reporter asked him about some comparing his physical appearance to Oswald.
“Uh, eh, yeah, I don’t know,” Purdy said in between a few pauses.
When asked if he’s heard about the social media buzz fueling the comparisons, Purdy replied, “I haven’t, that’s my first time hearing it.”
“Brock Purdy isn’t feeling the Lee Harvey Oswald comp …” NBC’s 49ers account wrote, including a clip of his exchange with the reporter.
The social media comparisons seemed to start on X with user Josh Chavis, who used to work with the social media company, according to his bio.
Chavis posted side-by-side photos of Purdy and Oswald with the caption: “Holy s–t. Been trying to figure out who Brock Purdy looks like for the last 2 years and it’s Lee Harvey Oswald.”
Two days after Oswald shot and killed Kennedy — while the president was riding in a car with his wife, former First Lady Jackie Kennedy and Texas Governor John Connally — local nightclub owner Jack Ruby shot Oswald dead.
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Some fans found the reporter’s inquiry about the Purdy-Oswald theory cringeworthy and weird, while others were confused.
Purdy was asked plenty of other questions about the big game, which will take place Sunday, Feb. 11 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
The quarterback, who was the last pick (No. 262 overall) in the 2022 NFL draft, earning him the nickname “Mr. Irrelevant,” has the ultimate underdog story heading into Super Bowl 58.
Purdy led his team to a 12-5 regular season record and became an NFL MVP finalist.
Purdy has embraced his underdog status as he prepares to go up against two-time MVP quarterback Patrick Mahomes and the reigning champion Chiefs.
Super Bowl 2024 kicks off at 6:30 p.m. ET on Sunday.
