At yesterday’s game against the Bears, Pittsburgh Steeler and former Army Ranger Alejandro Villanueva was the lone member of his team who came out of the locker room to stand on the field for the National Anthem.
While Steelers coach Mike Tomlin isn’t happy with Villanueva’s patriotic gesture, the offensive tackle is winning raves from plenty of other Americans.
I've never bought an NFL jersey before, but I'm going to find Villanueva's online now…#America https://t.co/PhI4yZFtQD
— Buck Sexton (@BuckSexton) September 24, 2017
Alejandro Villanueva is a true patriot. Let's buy his jersey until it's sold out! I'm buying 1500 right now. Thank you sir. #TakeTheKnee pic.twitter.com/lE0fzvBQpv
— repeal obama care (@jleaver229) September 24, 2017
No @Steelers had wherewithal to join Villanueva-teammate who served 3 tours in Afghanistan-for the national anthem
His jersey may sell out pic.twitter.com/uPJDW1owEi— SalenaZito (@SalenaZito) September 24, 2017
My suggestion to America. Make Alejandro Villanueva's jersey the top seller of 2017. #freedomisntfree https://t.co/POhfLJh0Sh
— Griffin Perry (@griffperry) September 24, 2017
A lot of fans had the same idea, and sales of his jersey have reportedly rocketed to the top:
The jersey of Steelers lineman & veteran Alejandro Villanueva now listed as the 6th best selling jersey (also factors in search) on NFLShop. pic.twitter.com/VFTd0enG8D
— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) September 25, 2017
JUST IN: Steelers lineman Alejandro Villanueva is the best selling NFL jersey & T-shirt over the last 24 hours, according to @Fanatics pic.twitter.com/VpN1bG39Hn
— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) September 25, 2017
Awesome. Couldn’t’ve happened to a nicer guy — honestly.
https://twitter.com/Mark_Iuzzolino/status/912355882805157888
Amen.
The American free market system at work. https://t.co/msdVhS9J3Q
— Jedediah Bila (@JedediahBila) September 25, 2017
It’s a beautiful thing.
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