Reporter sells Kyle Rudolph's playoff gloves after lying about charity
Three days after his game-winning touchdown reception in the wild-card round, Kyle Rudolph's gloves were sold on eBay for $375.50 by a media member.
The reporter had asked the Minnesota Vikings tight end if he could use the gloves for a charity benefit.
Rudolph expressed his disappointment with the situation after learning what had happened.
I saw this.. it’s disappointing. A member of the media in the locker room after the game asked if he could have my gloves for a charity benefit, so I said of course and I will even sign them for you! Well he got me, sold on eBay 3 days later.. https://t.co/JCTO0OWM5n
— Kyle Rudolph (@KyleRudolph82) January 8, 2020
Rudolph explained he doesn't know the reporter who initially asked for the gloves as it isn't someone who's frequently in the Vikings' locker room.
And to clarify it was not anyone I knew.. so wasn't a local reporter I see daily or national reporter. Locker room was a zoo, he asked for them, I said of course and even offered to sign them... https://t.co/fCdU4RlhnP
— Kyle Rudolph (@KyleRudolph82) January 8, 2020
The person who purchased the gloves replied to Rudolph's tweet and offered to donate them to a charity of the player's choice.
Hey Jason, really cool of you to do this! @UMNChildrens will greatly appreciate it and I will make sure to get you my pair from this weekends game!
— Kyle Rudolph (@KyleRudolph82) January 8, 2020
Rudolph, who hauled in four catches for 31 yards and the touchdown against the Saints, is nominated for the 2019 Walter Payton Man of the Year.
Minnesota will face the San Francisco 49ers on Saturday seeking a berth in its second NFC Championship Game in the past three seasons.