Jordin, Father Share Spotlight

Erin Zlomek
The Arizona Republic
Jan. 29, 2008 12:00 AM

Phillippi Sparks' No. 22 New York Giants jersey may finally make it onto a Super Bowl playing field.

The local football legend and Maryvale High School graduate slipped on and off the Giants' roster between the team's last two Super Bowl appearances: a 1991 victory against the Buffalo Bills and a 2001 loss against the Baltimore Ravens.

Though Phillippi never felt Super Bowl grass beneath his feet, his daughter, 2007 American Idol winner Jordin Sparks, will when she sings the national anthem before the Giants vs. New England Patriots showdown Sunday at University of Phoenix Stadium.


Phillippi said he and Jordin joked about the situation while watching the most recent season of Idol.

"I told Jordin she could wear my jersey. It says '22 Sparks' and she could go, 'This is for you, Dad,' " he said.

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Thanks for that article! That was nice of her to wear his jersey. And any father who puts their dreams out of the way for their kids dreams is a good dad.