VIDEO: Tim Tebow Meets and Greets Special Olympics Athletes at Mets Spring Training
By Jackson Thompson
Tim Tebow was seen greeting special olympians at New York Mets Spring training in Port St. Lucy, Florida on Sunday. The Mets minor league star and former NFL quarterback also signed bibles for special needs fans, as he is an openly practicing Christian.
Watching @timtebow interact with Special Olympians is absolutely magical! What a personal touch - what a wonderful “Meet and Greet” in Port St. Lucie! Just don’t bring a Florida State hat to the photo op - lol! @Mets pic.twitter.com/uYCFteDwxj
— Bruce Beck (@BruceBeck4NY) February 16, 2020
Tebow is entering his fourth Spring with the New York Mets. He made his return to the game of baseball after achieving great fame in his college football and NFL career, as he looks to renew his childhood dream of making it to major leagues. But he still makes time for his fans and supporters.
When Tebow signed a fan's Bible, he cheered with excitement and gratitude.
"You are his idol," a woman not on camera could be heard saying in the background. "What you did and what you do is amazing. It's amazing. You touched more lives this week than you ever had."
At a Special Olympics event in Port St. Lucie, one man brought Tim Tebow a bible to sign. pic.twitter.com/OBDBPocDGM
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 16, 2020
The 32-year-old Tebow hasn't been called up to the major leagues yet, but advanced to Tripple A last season. Now, just one step away from the big leagues, 2020 could the year Tebow takes his first major-league at bat.