Chris Berman received intense criticism for his comment during the post-game show after Super Bowl 57.
What was the nature of Chris Berman's discourse?
Super Bowl LVII was a momentous occasion as it marked the inaugural NFL championship game featuring two African American starting quarterbacks, Patrick Mahomes and Jalen Hurts. The topic was widely debated in the sports media prior to and during the game.
However, after the conclusion of the game, another reference to this historic event was met with widespread criticism. ESPN's Chris Berman inexplicably broached the subject of Abraham Lincoln while discussing the historic match-up.
"Additionally, it is fitting to note that February 12th is the birthday of Abraham Lincoln, as this game marks the first time two African American quarterbacks are starting against each other in the Super Bowl." Berman's reference to Lincoln was likely due to his role in issuing the Emancipation Proclamation, which declared slaves in rebellious states to be free during the Civil War.
This was not the most appropriate moment to make such a reference, and as a result, Berman has been the subject of online backlash.
