David Montgomery definitely grew up watching “Even Stevens” and “The Proud Family.”
The Detroit Lions running back Montgomery went viral during Sunday’s game against the Dallas Cowboys for the fantastic touchdown celebration that he did. After finishing off a Lions drive with a one-yard score in the second quarter, Montgomery did a Disney Channel-themed gesture.
David Montgomery really pulled out the Disney channel celly pic.twitter.com/TKWN45egWp
— Jomboy Media (@JomboyMedia) October 13, 2024
That is a nod to some of the classic Disney Channel promos from the 2000s. Those promos would features characters from the network’s shows saying, “I’m ______ and you’re watching Disney Channel.” They would then use a CGI wand to draw the Mickey Mouse head-shaped logo of Disney Channel.
In a post to their official X page, the Lions confirmed that Disney Channel was indeed the inspiration for Montgomery’s celebration.
I'm David Montgomery and you're watching #DETvsDAL @montgomerdavid | #OnePride pic.twitter.com/JO2uru3DAA
— Detroit Lions (@Lions) October 13, 2024
The veteran Montgomery was born in 1997, so the timeline definitely checks out. Montgomery also just got some great contract news over the weekend, meaning that there is a lot for him to celebrate right now.
