Amon-Ra St. Brown, the star wide receiver for the Detroit Lions, recently made a generous gesture towards a Michigan
bakery that created a life-size cake of his iconic upside-down touchdown celebration.The Home Bakery in Rochester, Michigan, crafted the massive cake, which was revealed last week and will be displayed in their window during Detroit’s playoff run.
On his podcast, which he co-hosts with his brother Equanimeous, Amon-Ra announced he would be giving away two tickets to the Lions’ divisional round game.
To enter the contest, customers who purchase something from the Home Bakery between January 13 and January 16 will automatically be entered for a chance to win.
St. Brown also shared that he plans to visit the bakery next week to see the cake in person. He even hinted that he might try a bite of it eventually.
The owner of Home Bakery, Heather Tocco, expressed her gratitude over text to Sports Illustrated, stating that she was at a loss for words over St. Brown’s kind gesture.
She shared that she and her team worked late into the night, even during the busy holiday season, to complete the Lions-themed cake display.
The cake has quickly become a local attraction, with many stopping by to take photos of the impressive creation.
Now, with the added incentive of a chance to win tickets to a playoff game, even more customers are expected to visit the bakery. St. Brown’s thoughtful response to the bakery’s tribute not only shows his appreciation but also adds an exciting opportunity for fans of the Lions to support both their team and a local business.
This gesture highlights the bond between St. Brown and his fans, as well as the community spirit in Detroit as the Lions advance in the playoffs.