Kansas City Chiefs' wide receiver Mecole Hardman became an unlikely hero in Super Bowl LVIII, making the game-winning touchdown in overtime against the San Francisco 49ers. Hardman, who was previously let go by the Jets, admitted to having 'blacked out' during the momentous catch and did not realize he had secured the victory for his team. Patrick Mahomes, the Chiefs' quarterback, revealed that Hardman had no idea he caught the game-winning TD, a moment that left many, including Hardman himself, in disbelief. The play, dubbed 'Tom and Jerry,' was a pivotal moment that not only clinched the championship for the Chiefs but also marked a significant point in Hardman's career, especially considering his challenging journey, which included a 10-day hospital stay. Hardman's achievement was further celebrated as he left Las Vegas with the game ball, a testament to his crucial role in the Chiefs' victory.
In honor of his Super Bowl-winning catch, Mecole Hardman is rocking a "Mr. Walkoff" jersey in the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game ๐ฅ ๐ฅ @YahooSports https://t.co/fPsYHLj5pJ
Mecole Hardman paid homage to his Super Bowl heroics on his NBA Celebrity All-Star jersey https://t.co/31f9NYLVeZ
Mecole Hardman's jersey in the All-Star Celebrity Game reads "Mr Walkoff" ๐ฅ @Chiefs https://t.co/RxNlBUYtws
Mecole Hardman is wearing a Mr. Walkoff jersey for the #NBAAllStar celebrity game ๐๐ (๐ธ: @SportsCenter) https://t.co/7eN5vbNqwi
Mecole Hardman's jersey for the #NBAAllStar Celebrity Game fresh off the Super Bowl win ๐ฅถ https://t.co/WzpLfsbJO3
An incredible moment for Mecole Hardman! #ChiefsKingdom https://t.co/iW7c6uaz4M
Mecole Hardman Finally Reunites With Lost Game Ball From Chiefsโ Super Bowl-Winning TD https://t.co/2zjNDmN3XQ
Chiefs WR Mecole Hardman on game-winning TD: "I'm trying to figure out what's bigger than a walk-off in the Super Bowl" https://t.co/a8e7w0d0Ha https://t.co/nLp0HaeRHx
Mecole Hardman deservedly left Las Vegas with the game ball after Super Bowl-winning TD catch https://t.co/gPcruGT21Y https://t.co/6yjFt7zaAY
Mecole Hardman was just enjoying the vibes ๐ (๐ฅ: @nfl, fleaflickerrfootball/IG) https://t.co/jpMcVcNjat
Mecole Hardman Reveals He Hasn't Slept Since Super Bowl-Winning Catch | Click to read more ๐ https://t.co/HXPewZYnJL
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'I blacked out': Even Mecole Hardman couldn't believe he won Super Bowl for Chiefs https://t.co/q2lbP2anJG
Chiefs' Hardman blacked out, didn't know he made Super Bowl-winning catch. https://t.co/RcvhaxEoy9 Click the image to read more:
Mecole Hardman admits he's dreamed of making big catches โ but not on a #SuperBowl stage. Sunday, he etched himself into football immortality, writes @zkeefer. Not that he remembers it. https://t.co/EL6tJtfWE5 https://t.co/EZrc4V65Ag
Kansas City Chiefs star Mecole Hardman reveals he 'blacked out' after scoring the Super Bowl-winning touchdown: 'I remember everything up until after the catch' https://t.co/cnKYcBquUc https://t.co/xAINCghO2t
KC Chiefs' Mecole Hardman says he "blacked out" after making the game-winning catch during the #SuperBowl. https://t.co/Sc9gTy2yKa
Chiefs' Hardman blacked out, didn't know he made Super Bowl-winning catch: "No idea" https://t.co/8hTAe18HSR
Chiefs' Hardman blacked out, didn't know he made Super Bowl-winning catch https://t.co/Ulckc6WkAa
Aint nobody talking about Mecole Hardman today He caught the winning TD of the Superbowl after *somebody* didn't make it on the previous play Why is that?
(Good morning, I still can't believe mecole hardman caught the game winning TD)
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Patrick Mahomes explains 'funny' reason why Mecole Hardman Jnr didn't initially celebrate his overtime Super Bowl LVIII-winning touchdown for Kansas City Chiefs against San Francisco 49ers https://t.co/KLfz6MSW6x https://t.co/fQCpQ4oGVu
Mecole Hardman the unlikely hero for #Chiefs in Super Bowl LVIII win https://t.co/Icx5QIUkT2
The play call that clinched the Super Bowl is called "Tom and Jerry," and the wideout who caught it admitted he blacked out. Nothing about Mecole Hardman's last two years โ including 10 days in the hospital โ hinted that this moment was coming: https://t.co/CpHNcxRR3D
Patrick Mahomes Revealed Mecole Hardman Didnโt Know He Made Super Bowl-Winning TD https://t.co/XOuuQiFnhb
โI blacked out, man": Mecole Hardman says he didn't realize heโd won the Super Bowl after catching the game-ending touchdown in overtime. https://t.co/4ZtHnBwSWU
Mecole Hardman goes from Jets castoff to Super Bowl 2024 hero with winning Chiefs touchdown https://t.co/CNqdcWkqlY https://t.co/kXRt6x81Vi
Patrick Mahomes incredibly claims Mecole Hardman DIDN'T KNOW he won the Super Bowl for the Chiefs with his game-sealing overtime catch: 'He said he blacked out, he had no idea!' https://t.co/UVWohFpQZ1 https://t.co/TzNEk0vrvY
Chiefs' Mecole Hardman says he didnโt realize game was over after winning touchdown https://t.co/NWlEWg8yXT
Mecole Hardman said he โblacked outโ when he caught the game-winning TD. ๐ https://t.co/QY25djXzDQ
Apparently Mecole Hardman was the last person in the stadium to realize he had caught the Super Bowl winning TD https://t.co/IbHDguxmcr
Patrick Mahomes says Mecole Hardman had no idea he caught the game-winning TD to win the Super Bowl. ๐ https://t.co/fWFZopq0fQ https://t.co/krjMlOkzLI