Colin Kaepernick

Date of Birth: November 3, 1987

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

Biography

Colin Kaepernick is an American athlete, activist, and former professional football quarterback. He was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and adopted by Rick and Teresa Kaepernick, who raised him in Turlock, California. Kaepernick played college football at the University of Nevada, Reno, where he was the first player in NCAA history to pass for over 10,000 yards and rush for over 4,000 yards in a career. He was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the second round of the 2011 NFL Draft. Kaepernick gained international attention in 2016 when he began kneeling during the national anthem to protest police brutality and racial inequality in the United States. His actions sparked a nationwide debate and inspired other athletes to follow suit. Despite his on-field success, including leading the 49ers to the Super Bowl XLVII, Kaepernick has remained unsigned by any NFL team since the end of the 2016 season, leading to accusations of blackballing and legal battles with the NFL. Beyond football, Kaepernick has become a prominent advocate for social justice. He has founded the Know Your Rights Camp, an initiative to educate and empower underprivileged youth, and has donated millions to various charitable causes. His activism and willingness to speak out have made him a polarizing figure but also a symbol of resistance and change.

5 Interesting Facts about Colin Kaepernick

1. Colin Kaepernick was adopted by Rick and Teresa Kaepernick when he was just five weeks old.

2. He led the San Francisco 49ers to Super Bowl XLVII in 2013, where they narrowly lost to the Baltimore Ravens.

3. Kaepernick has been awarded the Amnesty International Ambassador of Conscience Award in 2018.

4. He has a pet tortoise named Sammy, who he has had since he was 10 years old.

5. Kaepernick’s jersey became the top-seller in the NFL after he began his protest during the national anthem.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Colin Kaepernick

1. “Believe in something, even if it means sacrificing everything.”

2. “I am not going to stand up to show pride in a flag for a country that oppresses black people and people of color.”

3. “We have a lot of people that aren’t treated equally, aren’t given equal opportunities.”

4. “I think the biggest thing is you have to think outside of yourself.”

5. “I think there are a lot of things that need to change. One specifically is police brutality. There’s people being murdered unjustly and not being held accountable.”