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Eric Ebron to wear Marine-themed cleats Sunday to honor late grandfather

Eric Ebron is really big into wearing custom cleats, and often, what’s designed has a purpose or sentimental value to the Detroit Lions tight end.

In training camp, he wore cleats with boxing gloves and a picture of Muhammad Ali to honor the late boxer after he died over the summer. Last season, he wore Christmas-themed cleats he then auctioned off for charity.

This Week I Will Be Wearing Cleats To Honor My Grandfather & Father. Grandfather Served In 3 Wars And Returned Home. They Called Him "Lucky" pic.twitter.com/C9gxMOGzAQ

This Sunday, his cleats will honor his late grandfather, Oling Jackson.