10/29 9:43 AM PT -- Chase Claypool has a new biggest fan ... 'cause the 76-year-old who received the wideout's signed jersey has now proclaimed the rookie his new #1 Steeler!!!
The original TikTok fan posted video of his dad bragging about his new gift ... and you can see in the footage, he's THRILLED with Claypool's generous act.
"It makes me feel special," the man says in the clip ... before adding, "I think it's amazing. It's amazing. God's been good in so many ways. And, then I get this. I can't handle it!"
The fan added, "Good God almighty, here's a guy that didn't know me from Adam and he gives me a shirt and thanks me for being a lifetime Steelers fan."
Props again to Chase for the amazing gesture!
Get the Kleenex ready, this will hit ya right in the feels ...
Pittsburgh Steelers rising star Chase Claypool sent an autographed jersey to a 76-year-old fan after learning of the man's recent dementia diagnosis ... and it's emotional.
Claypool -- a rookie WR who's BALLED OUT in recent weeks -- saw a TikTok video that explained the fan's battle ... and Chase was clearly moved by the whole thing.
God bless ❤️ pic.twitter.com/9LCRNp4Y0X
— Chase Claypool (@ChaseClaypool) October 27, 2020
In the clip, the fan's son explained his dad is "the biggest Steeler fan in the world" ... but is now having trouble remembering players' names on a weekly basis.
So, Claypool decided to send him some BIG love ... writing a personalized autograph on one of his #11 jerseys!!!
"Jimmy!" Chase wrote, "Thank you for being a lifelong Steelers fan!! From Chase."
In the clip, you can see Claypool drove the jersey to the post office himself to make sure the precious cargo arrived on time and safe.
"I hope this jersey can create a long-lasting memory for you and your father," Chase added in the video. "God bless you and your family and go Steelers!"
#Awesome
Originally Published -- 10/27 9:44 AM PT