‘Iron Man’ Robert Downey Jr. cheers Cam Heyward, Steelers
Looks like Iron Man is a Steelers fan.
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cam Heyward posted a video from Robert Downey Jr. - aka Iron Man from the Marvel movies - to his Instagram this weekend.
In the video Downey thanks Heyward for a game jersey and asks for win No. 9 from the team this weekend. Steelers host the Bengals on Sunday at 4:25 p.m. at Heinz Field.
“Mr. Heyward, Cam. It’s about freaking time buddy,” Downey Jr. said. “I did not know this was a game jersey. Let’s go for 9-0. I know this can seem like a bit of a trap game. … And I believe that Ironhead is going to need an iron hand so this is coming your way brother. Thank you. Love you. Go Steelers. Numero uno for freaking ever. Boom boom.”
Downey signs off making a fist while wearing the Infinity Gauntlet from the “Avengers” movies.
Heyward said thanks to Downey on the post: “Well my @marvel life has just been made! @robertdowneyjr you are a true legend and glad to know Ironman is a @steelers fan! Y’all heard the man let’s get this W this week!”
The video quickly gained over 48,000 likes, and had comments from teammates Tyson Alualu, Minkah Fitzpatrick Jr., Eric Ebron, Avery Williamson as well as former Steeler Javon Hargrave. Downey commented on the post with a “Let’s go !!!”
Pittsburgh native Brad Lambert and actor Jimmy Rich, seen in the video briefly, helped bring Heyward and Downey together.
Last November another super hero, “Aquaman” star Jason Momoa, posted a video from the Steelers sideline before a game.
Frank Carnevale is the TribLive multimedia editor. He started at the Trib in 2016 and has been part of several news organizations, including the Providence Journal and Orlando Sentinel. He can be reached at fcarnevale@triblive.com.
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