Green Bay Packers WR Jordy Nelson holds charity softball game (PHOTOS)
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jordy Nelson held a charity softball game this week, pinning the offense against the defense in an unfamiliar sport. The Packers had a media crew on site for highlights and interviews.
Watch the highlights from yesterday's Jordy Nelson Charity Softball Game: http://t.co/dNZ9emKT5G pic.twitter.com/n8EzYdqRN8
— Green Bay Packers (@packers) June 15, 2015
Those in attendance got to see quarterback Aaron Rodgers test his arm strength with a softball, among other unusual feats of athleticism.
#Packers QB Aaron Rodgers warming up for the offense vs. defense showdown. #JordyGame pic.twitter.com/uAoOzgFveK
— Green Bay Packers (@packers) June 14, 2015
Not to be outdone at his own event, Nelson fired off a home run on his first at bat.
Nelson homers in his first at bat. #JordyGame pic.twitter.com/0Sowa4hONj
— Green Bay Packers (@packers) June 14, 2015
But when it came to sluggers, no one jacked more bombs in the Packers home run derby than tight end Richard Rodgers.
Your home run derby champion: #Packers TE Richard Rodgers! #JordyGame pic.twitter.com/W3MOdZ9xdu
— Green Bay Packers (@packers) June 14, 2015
Originally started by former Packers wide receiver Donald Driver, Nelson has helped keep the annual softball event, which benefits a variety of local charities, alive beyond Driver's retirement from the NFL.
This year's "victor" was the Packers defense, although everyone who participates and attends Nelson's event leaves a winner.
FINAL: #Packers defense "wins" 29-19 after the teams traded scores in the fourth inning. #JordyGame pic.twitter.com/GV0GkX6LvP
— Green Bay Packers (@packers) June 14, 2015
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