Anthony Harris, safety of the Philadelphia Eagles, surprises a fan at the ol’ father-daughter dance. 11-year-old Audrey Soape had lost her father and grandfather moments earlier.

Munich/Minnesota – Philadelphia Eagles safety Anthony Harris surprised a fan at the obligatory father-daughter dance. 11-year-old Audrey Soape had lost her father and grandfather shortly before.

Audrey’s mother Holly met Harris when he played for the Minnesota Vikings between 2015 and 2020. A friendship subsequently developed between the Soapes and Harris via social media.

When Holly asked the defensive back if he wanted to surprise her daughter, Harris immediately agreed – making it a night to remember for the 11-year-old.

Eagles safety Anthony Harris surprised 11-year-old fan Audrey Soape by taking her to a daddy-daughter dance ❤️

Audrey lost her father and grandfather in the past year, and her mother reached out to Harris.

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“He was very nice and accommodating and made it a magical night for her,” the mother gushed.

Harris himself was modest: “I just tried to be human and show my sympathy and support for the family. “