Cleveland Browns wide receiver David Bell had plenty to celebrate on Sunday.
In addition to the Browns’ 39-38 victory over his hometown team, the Indianapolis Colts, the Purdue product is a new uncle. And Bell’s new niece happened to be born at the very game he was playing in, as his cousin reportedly gave birth at Lucas Oil Stadium during the Week 7 matchup between the Browns and Colts.
“We wish the family our warmest congratulations and wishes for good health,” officials from Capital Improvement Board, which oversees Lucas Oil Stadium, said in a statement according to Fox 59. “We are excited to be a part of their history.
“We also want to extend thanks to our partners at IU Health for being prepared for any medical situation. They do a great job at meeting all the needs that come their way, and today was no exception.”
Said Bell, per Fox 59: “It’s a blessing. Her whole idea was to try to have the baby before the game, but you know it’s all in God’s time. So, now I have a new niece. So, hopefully I get to see her when I come back to the city.”
[Fox 59]
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