Cindy McCain wins coin toss as honorary captain for the Arizona Cardinals in season opener
Following the death of Sen. John McCain, his widow Cindy McCain was celebrated as an honorary captain for the Arizona Cardinals season opener on Sunday. In her first public appearance since her husband's funeral, Cindy joined the Cardinals during their game against the Washington Redskins at State Farm Stadium in Glendale. The captains of the team, including wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald, a longtime friend of the McCain family, invited Cindy on to the field for the opening coin toss. Cindy flipped the coin, which went in favor of her team.
According to Fitzgerald, he shared a “meaningful friendship” with the late senator and "deeply" admired him. He was one of the prominent speakers who eulogized McCain at his funeral.
“He didn’t judge individuals based on the color of their skin, their gender, their backgrounds, their political affiliations or their bank accounts,” Fitzgerald said at the memorial service. “He evaluated them on the merits of their character and the countenance of their hearts."