Okay, so I was scrolling through Twitter the other day, and I saw this random debate about Russell Wilson’s ethnicity. It got me curious, so I decided to do a little digging of my own. I mean, I always just thought of him as, you know, Russell Wilson, the football player. Never really gave his background much thought.
First, I started with a simple Google search. You know, just typed in “Russell Wilson ethnicity.”
The search results showed a bunch of articles and discussions. I skimmed through a few, and it seemed like people were talking about him being multiracial.
I wanted to know the specifics, though. I looked a few websites.
I felt that wasn’t enough information. I started looking at other sources from the initial search.
My Findings
So, here’s what I gathered from my little investigation:
- His Dad’s Side: Russell Wilson’s father, Harrison Wilson III, was African American, he also reportedly had some Native American ancestry.
- His Mom’s Side: His mother, Tammy Wilson, is described as having a mix of European and Native American ancestry.
It looks like Wilson himself has talked about being “black” and has mentioned having Native American ancestry as well.
Honestly, it was kind of cool to learn a bit more about his background. It’s a reminder that everyone has a unique story and heritage. It added another layer to how I see him, not just as a quarterback, but as a person with a diverse family history.
