🟢 “That Changed Everything” – Boy Returns Jordan Love’s Wallet With a Secret Note and a Photo of His Mother That Made Him Cry
Green Bay, WI – June 14, 2025 – It started as an ordinary moment on a quiet street near Lambeau Field — a boy walking home from school sees something lying on the sidewalk.
What he picked up would lead to a heartwarming moment that brought Packers quarterback Jordan Love to tears, and reminded everyone of the quiet power of kindness.
👟 “I saw it on the ground and picked it up”
The boy, identified only as Eli, 13, noticed a wallet near the entrance to a local café. “It looked fancy,” he said, “but what caught my eye was the photo sticking out.”
Inside was Jordan Love’s driver’s license — and a worn photograph of a smiling woman holding a young child. It was a picture of Jordan and his late mother, Anna Love, who passed away when he was just 14.
Alongside the photo was a folded note, scribbled in pencil:
“You look really happy in this photo. I think she must’ve been proud of you. I hope this gets back to you.”
💧 A Quiet Moment of Emotion
Later that evening, after being notified by a café manager, Jordan Love came to retrieve the wallet — not expecting the emotional gut punch that awaited him.
“I opened it, saw the note, saw the photo again… and I just froze,” Love told local reporters.
“That changed everything. I wasn’t prepared for it.”
🤝 A Promise and a Standing Ovation
Love asked to meet the boy in person. They met near the practice facility the next day.
The Packers quarterback shook Eli’s hand, bent down to thank him eye-to-eye, and embraced him as fans nearby watched in silence — and then burst into applause.
“You didn’t just return a wallet,” Love told him. “You returned a piece of my heart.”
As fans recorded the moment, one voice in the background was heard saying, “This is why we love this team.”
🎁 More Than Just Thanks
Sources close to the team say Jordan Love is planning a private Lambeau tour for Eli and his family, along with game-day tickets and a signed jersey.
One team staffer said,
“This meant a lot to Jordan. That photo isn’t just a memory — it’s his motivation.”
💚 More Than Football
In a league where headlines often focus on stats, contracts, and trades, moments like these remind us what truly matters.
A wallet. A photograph. A boy’s honest gesture.
And a quarterback who saw his childhood, his mother, and his story reflected in the simplest act of kindness.
🏈 As Jordan walked away, he whispered to his coach:
“This kid just gave me more than any play ever did.”