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“Crikey!” Steve Irwin’s Son Shares Hilarious Throwback Commercial Of Dad.

steve irwin wrestles florida gator mascot

Steve Irwin was a zookeeper and conservationist who won the hearts of fans all over the globe. His playful spirit and iconic catchphrases gained him well-deserved notoriety.

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Robert Irwin, his son, has continued his father’s legacy as a zookeeper. The entire family is dedicated to animal education and protection. It’s truly amazing!

Robert took to TikTok this week to celebrate one of his dad’s most hilarious moments: a SportsCenter ad on ESPN.

The ad depicts Steve making a persuasive argument about how his bravery warrants him a spot on SportsCenter. He’s interrupted by the Florida Gators mascot coming out of the elevator.

Steve was trained for this!

He wrestles the gator to the ground, to the unamused expression of TV anchor John Anderson.

The commercial is a hilarious expression of Steve’s joyful approach to life. Steve’s legacy of sharing joy, laughter, and animal education lives on!

Check out the full commercial below for a quick laugh.

@robertirwin

My dad’s @ESPN ad will always make me laugh 😂👌

♬ original sound – Robert Irwin

The featured image for this article is from TikTok.

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