George Kittle & Wife Claire Make Heartwarming Gesture with IU Children’s Hospital Visit Before NFL Star’s Special Role at Iowa Game

George Kittle is back where it all began. With the San Francisco 49ers on their bye week, the tight end has returned to Iowa ahead of the Hawkeyes’ showdown with Northwestern. But before stepping into his role for his former team, Kittle took time out to visit the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital, delivering a moment that went far beyond football. Saturday’s home game against No. 25 Wisconsin, which will be played in front of a full house at Kinnick Stadium and begins at 11 a.m. CT on FOX, will have Kittle serving as the Hawkeyes’ honorary captain.