A well-known college football star is sharing some devastating news. Tim Tebow announced on Friday that his father, Bob, had died at the age of 78. He had been battling Parkinson’s.
During his days as a football player, Tim became a cultural phenomenon for his on-field play and his faith. The devout Christian developed the habit of dropping to one knee on the field in prayer. This action became known by many as Tebowing. Based on his post, Tim and his dad were very close, while it seems they both knew Bob’s passing was imminent.
Tim Tebow posted a tribute for his late father
Tim clearly has a deep love and appreciation what his father. On his Instagram account, he said that “Heaven ushered in the faith last night as my Dad was welcomed home.” Last week, Tim said he asked Bob what he’d look forward to most in Heaven, and he responded, “Jesus.” Tim called his father a “hero of faith.”
Many of the praises he had for Bob will make people think of the phrase like father, like son. That’s because Tim is just as much a person of faith as his father was. Tim has shared his Christian faith in prisons, schools, churches and youth groups, among others.
During his career in football, Tim led the Florida Gators to two national championships in 2006 and 2008. He also became the first underclassman to win the Heisman Trophy. The All-American was drafted in the first round by the Denver Broncos, playing three seasons in the league, two in Denver and one with the New York Jets.
Tim was born in the Philippines, where his family served as Baptist missionaries. Bob had five kids with his wife Pam, including Tim, Robby, Peter, Christy and Katie. Tim is the youngest child in the family.
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