Former Colts quarterback and Stanford star Andrew Luck had a surprise for fans following Week 3’s Giants-49ers game.
Appearing on Amazon's Thursday Night Football postgame show, the four-time Pro Bowler came to set dressed up in full Civil War gear. Yes, Luck assumed the “Capt. Andrew Luck” persona based on that became a hugely popular Twitter account and internet meme during his playing career.
Luck donned the costume for a postgame quiz show segment related to the annual Cal-Stanford rivalry matchup.
Captain Andrew Luck makes an appearance 🫡
— NFL (@NFL) September 22, 2023
(via @NFLonPrime) pic.twitter.com/MB1bAKJ1Y9
What is going on on TNF right now 😂
— JPAFootball (@jasrifootball) September 22, 2023
Andrew Luck is doing trivia 😂
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For those unfamiliar with the gag, the account spoofed Luck’s beard and short hair, which arguably resembled someone living in the 19th century. A black-and-white image was created with Luck in a Civil War uniform and the character of “Capt. Andrew Luck” would write letters home, often to his mother.
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Screen cap of Andrew Luck from Amazon Prime Video Thursday Night Football telecast.
Luck is clearly enjoying his retirement four years after stepping away from what looked like a Hall of Fame NFL career. He’s returned to football to some extent, coaching as an assistant at Palo Alto High School. Luck’s appearance on TNF shows that he has a sense of humor, willing to publicly an internet gag that so many people enjoyed.
Dearest mother —
— Capt. Andrew Luck (@CaptAndrewLuck) May 22, 2023
My beard has been tapered — but not tampered. Thusly, I shall resume my quiet days in my Appalachian cabin, reading to the birds. A basket with spiced beaver thighs and fresh squirrel oil is on the way. T’was lovely to correspond once more. I love you.
— Andrew