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49ers Leadership Speaks Out

California awoke to a powerful and rare public statement from San Francisco 49ers CEO Jed York, addressing the national controversy surrounding “Brewers Karen,” which has dominated headlines across America.

York denounced the actions of Shannon Kobylarczyk—the woman filmed shouting “Call ICE!” at a U.S. military veteran of Latin descent during the National League Championship Series—calling her remarks:

“Un-American, disrespectful, and completely against what the San Francisco 49ers and the Bay Area stand for.”

In alignment with this statement, York confirmed that the 49ers have:

• Revoked any tickets or season passes connected to Kobylarczyk, with refunds issued per policy.

• Imposed a lifetime ban from Levi’s Stadium and any 49ers-related events.

“We do not tolerate hatred—not in San Francisco, not at Levi’s Stadium, not under the American flag,” York declared.

The statement instantly went viral—shared by thousands of 49ers fans, veterans’ groups, and even rival NFL communities.

The Incident That Sparked Outrage

The controversy began at Game 2 of the NLCS between the Milwaukee Brewers and Los Angeles Dodgers. In a now-viral video:

• Shannon Kobylarczyk, quickly dubbed “Brewers Karen,” was seen yelling “Call ICE!” at Ricardo Fosado, a Latino Dodgers supporter and U.S. veteran.

• Fosado stood firm, stating he served in two wars and is a proud American citizen.

• The confrontation escalated when Kobylarczyk allegedly tried to grab his phone, leading security to remove both parties from the stadium.

Backlash was swift—Kobylarczyk was fired from her job at ManpowerGroup and resigned from the Make-A-Wish Wisconsin Board of Directors.

San Francisco Draws a Line

While the Brewers organization quickly issued a statement, the San Francisco 49ers became one of the first NFL teams to respond—with undeniable force and clarity.

In his full statement, York emphasized the responsibility sports organizations hold in shaping national values:

“Teamwork, respect, and unity mean nothing if we stay silent in the face of hatred,” York said.
“Levi’s Stadium is more than a football field. It’s a place where people—every race, every language, every story—stand together. That will never change.”

His comments were widely interpreted as a direct rejection not only of the incident but of growing division across the country.

Fans and Players React

49ers fans responded immediately. On X (Twitter), the hashtag #FaithfulAgainstHate began trending nationwide.

Supporters wrote:

• “The 49ers aren’t just a team—they’re a family. Proud today.”

• “This is what the Bay Area stands for. Respect. Unity. Pride.”

Players also spoke out:

• George Kittle reposted the statement with ❤️🇺🇸.

• Brock Purdy wrote: “Character matters—on and off the field.”

• Even a rival Seattle Seahawks fan commented: “I don’t like the Niners. But today? Respect.”

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Bigger Than Football

Analysts say this response reflects the core identity of the 49ers and the Bay Area—a culture rooted in inclusion, dignity, and courage.

Political commentators praised York’s statement as:

• “Patriotic without being political.”

• “A blueprint for leadership in American sports.”

York closed with a message now echoing across the NFL:

“The 49ers don’t just play in America—we represent America. And in our house, hatred has no place.”