The heartwarming tale of Buffalo Bills postal carrier Roderick “Slick Rick” Morrow continues to captivate! Last Thursday, Morrow found himself pleasantly surprised when Bills quarterback Josh Allen gave him a special acknowledgment during his MVP award acceptance speech. Just a little over a week later, Buffalo’s ABC affiliate, WKBW-TV, reported that the local car dealership West Herr Auto Group had decided to gift the beloved Bills’ mailman with a brand-new car.
Earlier this week, Morrow rose to internet stardom due to his emotional and touching reaction to Allen’s heartfelt mention in his speech. “It takes everyone,” Allen emphasized upon receiving the MVP title. “From the equipment team to the training staff, the strength trainers, and even ‘Slick Rick’ in the mailroom, to the crew in the upstairs cafeteria. It truly takes a collective effort for a team to achieve success.”
In an interview with WKBW on Tuesday, Morrow expressed his astonishment at the unexpected shoutout from Allen. “I was ecstatic about his win, and the joy turned into tears when he mentioned me. I just couldn’t hold back,” Morrow shared. “I’m just an ordinary person, but hearing my name mentioned on national television by him was overwhelming.”
The aftermath of the shoutout unfolded quickly for Morrow. Friends began calling him to congratulate him on the mention, leading to more tears of joy during those conversations. “It still feels surreal,” Morrow revealed.
On Friday, West Herr Auto Group stepped in to surprise Morrow with a shiny new Chevy Traverse, learning that Morrow had been commuting to work on the bus every day for the past 15 years. The expression of generosity and compassion from the Buffalo community deeply moved Morrow, who was still struggling to grasp the outpouring of love and support he had received.
“Why me?” Morrow questioned in an interview with WKBW on Friday. “It’s truly unbelievable. I’m at a loss for words. This is beyond my wildest dreams.”
Morrow expressed his gratitude, saying, “Thank you. I appreciate everyone. I’m just an ordinary guy.”
