Adam Thielen auctioning off Alex Trebek tribute cleats for pancreatic cancer charity

Vikings receiver Adam Thielen is auctioning off the cleats he wore to honor Alex Trebek with all proceeds going to a pancreatic cancer charity.

Adam Thielen already pulled off one of the cooler tributes to Alex Trebek when he wore cleats honoring the late Jeopardy host.

Now he’s taking his tribute to the next level by directly contributing to the fight against pancreatic cancer.

The Vikings wide receiver is holding a silent auction with the cleats and giving all of the proceeds to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network.

The cleats, which he wore during warm-ups for the Vikings’ Monday Night Football clash against the Bears, feature a portrait of Trebek and a Final Jeopardy-style card with a message for the host.

Adam Thielen is going the extra mile to honor Alex Trebek’s memory

The timing of Thielen’s auction is to mark the final episode of Jeopardy featuring Trebek, which airs on Friday night. The auction will end on Jan. 15.

Trebek passed away on Nov. 8 at 80 years old following an 18-month battle with cancer.

The next week, Thielen wore the cleats in his honor. That night, the receiver caught four passes for 43 yards and two touchdowns as the Vikings prevailed 19-13.

Thielen caught 74 passes in 2020 for 925 yards and a career-best 14 touchdowns. He ranked third in the NFL in receiving touchdowns. It wasn’t his best year in terms of receiving yards, but his proficiency with finding the endzone proved he’s still a dangerous weapon for Minnesota. He was a noteworthy All-Pro and Pro Bowl snub.

The 30-year-old just finished his seventh season with the Vikings. He had 5,240 career yards and made the Pro Bowl in 2017 and 2018 after 1,000-yard campaigns in each.

Whatever money he raises at auction for pancreatic cancer will ultimately factor into his legacy as a person as much as his productivity as a player.