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The NFL announced that Mexican flag football star Diana Flores has become the first female Pro Football Hall of Fame flag football playeran achievement that made her speak up and reveal how honored she is.
“I am honored to have my jersey become part of the Pro Football Hall of Fame collection, along with NFL Legends and soccer stars that I admire so much,” Flores said. “This is very significant not only for me personally, but also for Flag football in general. It is very symbolic to show that football is for everyone, especially for women and girls”.
When it came time for the exhibit commemorating Diana Flores’ Super Bowl commercial to be completed, it was only appropriate for Diana herself to do the honors of putting the final items in place. pic.twitter.com/XXEfXtA2aX
— Pro Football Hall of Fame (@ProFootballHOF) May 24, 2023
Flores has had many reflectors over the months, since the Mexican She is the quarterback of the Mexico women’s national flag football team. Furthermore, it is the champion of the World Games 2022, chairperson of the International Federation of American Football (IFAF) Athletes Committee and most recent offensive coordinator for the AFC in Pro Bowl Games.
In addition to this, the Aztec also starred in “Run With It”, the NFL’s successful campaign for Super Bowl LVII, where he managed to highlight flag football and some incredible movements of pioneering women in the sport in one of the most watched sporting events worldwide.
“’Run With It’ was a historic moment for the NFL, as it we took our biggest platform of the year to feature not just flag football, but specifically how women are changing the game and inspiring generations of athletes to come,” said Marissa Solis, NFL senior vice president of global brand and consumer marketing.
Said commercial, It has 4.7 million views on YouTube to date.In addition, it has the participation of several prominent celebrities, along with players from the NFL, co-starring in the commercial with Flores are sports icons like Billie Jean King, Cam Heyward, Jalen Ramsey and more.
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