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Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker has been in the eye of the storm since his infamous commencement speech. The three-time Super Bowl champion made some controversial statements in the 20-minute speech, and he has been the talk of social media ever since.
Following his speech, NFL fans delved into his background and discovered that his mother, Elizabeth Butker, is a stellar physicist. This article will explore her career and why fans are talking about the kicker's family.
Who is Elizabeth Butker?
Elizabeth Butker is a medical physicist at Emory University, Atlanta, and the mother of three-time Super Bowl champion kicker Harrison Butker. Elizabeth Butker has been at Emory University since 1988, and her department is Emory's Winship Department of Radiation Oncology.
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Elizabeth Butker earned her bachelor's degree from the women-only Smith College and her master's degree in medical physics from Georgia Tech. Georgia Tech is also her son's alma mater, and it is the college where he made a name for himself before entering the league.
Harrison Butker is very close to his mother and was effusive with his praise for her in a 2020 Kansas City Chiefs Mother's Day tribute. Butker said:
"Growing up, my mom was my biggest supporter, guiding me to be the man I needed to become."
Elizabeth Butker is also vocal about her love for her son. Before his latest Super Bowl win, she said she was "so proud" of her son's success on the field and "the man he has become."
Why are fans talking about Harrison Butker's family?
Some fans on social media are wondering what family Harrison Butker comes from to have such views of the role of women in modern society. Many of these fans were shocked to find out that Butker's mother is a remarkably accomplished woman in her field.
The comments on the internet were significantly critical, and expectedly so. Whether the Kansas City Chiefs or NFL punish Butker for the commencement speech remains to be seen.
