🔴 “That Changed Everything” – Boy Returns George Kittle’s Wallet With a Secret Note and a Photo of His Mother That Made Him Cry

Santa Clara, CA – June 14, 2025 – NFL star and 49ers fan-favorite George Kittle is known for his intense plays, wild energy, and unshakable toughness. But this week, the All-Pro tight end was moved to tears — not by a hit on the field, but by a quiet act of kindness from a young stranger.

And it all started with a lost wallet… and a note.

👟 “I saw it on the ground and picked it up”

The wallet was found just outside a community gym in downtown Santa Clara by 12-year-old Nico Alvarez, a middle schooler walking home from flag football practice. Curious but respectful, Nico opened it to identify the owner.

Inside, along with George Kittle’s ID and some cash, was a worn, laminated photo of a smiling woman in sunglasses — George’s late mother, Jan Krieger.

Also tucked inside: a simple handwritten note on notebook paper.

“She looks kind. I hope she’s still with you. If not, I think she’s proud.”

💧 “That changed everything,” Kittle says

When Kittle arrived to pick up the wallet after being contacted by gym staff, he was expecting to say thanks and move on. But when he opened it and read the note, something shifted.

“That changed everything,” Kittle later told reporters outside the facility.
“I don’t usually cry. I try to be the big goofy energy guy. But man… that got me.”

Those nearby described the moment as uncharacteristically quiet for Kittle, who paused, wiped his eyes, and asked if he could meet the boy.

🤝 A Hug, a Promise, and Applause

Later that afternoon, George met Nico and his family outside Levi’s Stadium. In front of a few fans and reporters, the two shook hands — then Kittle pulled the boy in for a heartfelt hug.

“You did the right thing,” Kittle told him. “And you did more than that. You reminded me why I play.”

As phones came out and the moment was captured from every angle, fans nearby began cheering — clapping not for touchdowns, but for decency, honesty, and heart.

🎁 More Than Thanks

Sources say Kittle has arranged:

• Two sideline passes for a 49ers preseason game

• A personal locker room tour led by Kittle himself

• A signed jersey and gloves

But according to one staffer, “The real gift was emotional. That boy gave George something money can’t.”

💬 Beyond the Field

Known for his energy and personality, Kittle has often spoken about his mother’s influence. Losing her during college was one of the toughest moments of his life. That photo, he said, is with him “everywhere — even on game day.”

“I think she saw this,” he smiled. “She would’ve loved that kid.”

🏈 Sometimes the biggest plays happen off the field.
This time, it wasn’t a catch or a block — it was a boy’s honesty, a memory rekindled, and a moment that reminded us all what truly matters.