NFL officials heard the story about Hubbard and decided to make sure he wouldn't miss the Chiefs in their return. So with a special invitation from Commissioner Roger Goodell, the 81-year-old Hubbard will be in Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday night to watch Kansas City play the San Francisco 49ers in its first Super Bowl appearance in 50 years.
“We are inspired by your story and service and sacrifice,” Goodell told him in a video. “I read all about what you went through, the 6 1/2 years is incredible, and we just don’t want you to miss the Kansas City Chiefs playing in the next Super Bowl. We would like you to be here so you can see it live.”
With a big smile, Hubbard replied: “It would be the greatest day of my life.”
He retired to Fort Walton Beach on the Florida Panhandle, but he’ll be in Miami for the Super Bowl on Sunday night.
The Associated Press contributed to this story.
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