The Jacksonville Jaguars’ newest member, two-way star Travis Hunter, went viral on social media this Mother’s Day for an incredible post from an airline passenger.
Hunter was sitting next to a woman, Sandy Hawkins Combs, on her way back from Denver, who complimented the former Buffalo’s manners, personality, generosity, and kindness, as she got to know the former Heisman winner.
“I had the most wonderful flight home from Denver,” the woman wrote. “I met the nicest young man who sat next to me. He offered to put my bag in the overhead compartment and helped me with my tray. He was always polite, saying ‘yes ma’am’ or ‘no ma’am.’ Anyone would be proud to have him as a son or a grandson,- so polite.”
“People walking by were saying congratulations, great job, or even taking pictures,” she continued. “I turned to him and asked, ‘Who am I sitting next to?’ I looked at his Jaguar pants, smiled, and asked, ‘Are you an athlete?’ He smiled and said, ‘I’m Travis. Yes, I was drafted by the Jags.’ I already told my sons I want his jersey.”
The woman finished her post by saying, “He’s so humble and so down-to-earth. I would have never guessed he was a professional athlete. JACKSONVILLE JAGS, you did good! I will be buying tickets.”
The story serves as a great reminder of just how much impact a smile and a good story can have on another, so from all of us here at Heartland College Sports, happy Mother’s Day!
