Photos: Inside Russell Wilson's trip to throw out first pitch at Rockies' Opening Day game
More than a decade after originally being drafted by the Rockies, Russell Wilson donned a purple pinstripes on Friday to throw out the ceremonial first pitch before Colorado's Opening Day game against the Dodgers.
At the Colorado Rockies' Opening Day game at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado on April 8, 2022. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Russell Wilson greets Rockies executive Jim Kellogg during his visit to the Colorado Rockies' Opening Day game at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado on April 8, 2022. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Russell Wilson walks through the tunnel during his visit to the Colorado Rockies' Opening Day game at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado on April 8, 2022. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Russell Wilson walks through the Rockies Clubhouse during his visit to the Colorado Rockies' Opening Day game at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado on April 8, 2022. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Russell Wilson pulls on his Rockies jersey during his visit to the Colorado Rockies' Opening Day game at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado on April 8, 2022. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Russell Wilson buttons up his Rockies jersey during his visit to the Colorado Rockies' Opening Day game at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado on April 8, 2022. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
A look at Russell Wilson's Rockies jersey from behind during his visit to the Colorado Rockies' Opening Day game at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado on April 8, 2022. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Russell Wilson signs autographs for fans during his visit to the Colorado Rockies' Opening Day game at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado on April 8, 2022. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Russell Wilson walks out to the field during his visit to the Colorado Rockies' Opening Day game at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado on April 8, 2022. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Russell Wilson walks out to the field and high-fives fans during his visit to the Colorado Rockies' Opening Day game at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado on April 8, 2022. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Ciara greets a Rockies fan during Russell Wilson's visit to the Colorado Rockies' Opening Day game at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado on April 8, 2022. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Russell Wilson's children Future and Sienna greet Dinger the mascot during his visit to the Colorado Rockies' Opening Day game at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado on April 8, 2022. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Russell Wilson, Ciara and their children Future and Sienna greet Dinger the mascot during his visit to the Colorado Rockies' Opening Day game at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado on April 8, 2022. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Russell Wilson, Ciara and their children Future and Sienna take a photo with Dinger the mascot during his visit to the Colorado Rockies' Opening Day game at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado on April 8, 2022. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Dinger the mascot takes a photo with Russell Wilson during his visit to the Colorado Rockies' Opening Day game at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado on April 8, 2022. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
A look at the back of Russell Wilson's Rockies jersey during his visit to the Colorado Rockies' Opening Day game at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado on April 8, 2022. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Russell Wilson holds a baseball during his visit to the Colorado Rockies' Opening Day game at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado on April 8, 2022. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Russell Wilson greets Rockies manager Bud Black during his visit to the Colorado Rockies' Opening Day game at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado on April 8, 2022. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Russell Wilson greets Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon during his visit to the Colorado Rockies' Opening Day game at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado on April 8, 2022. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Russell Wilson hugs Rockies first base coach Ron Gideon during his visit to the Colorado Rockies' Opening Day game at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado on April 8, 2022. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Russell Wilson and rockies executive Jim Kellogg walk through the tunnel to the dugout during his visit to the Colorado Rockies' Opening Day game at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado on April 8, 2022. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Russell Wilson prepares to throw the first pitch during his visit to the Colorado Rockies' Opening Day game at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado on April 8, 2022. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Russell Wilson prepares to throw the first pitch during his visit to the Colorado Rockies' Opening Day game at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado on April 8, 2022. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Russell Wilson prepares to throw the first pitch alongside Ciara during his visit to the Colorado Rockies' Opening Day game at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado on April 8, 2022. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Russell Wilson and Ciara watch the flyover during the national anthem during his visit to the Colorado Rockies' Opening Day game at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado on April 8, 2022. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Russell Wilson and Ciara watch fireworks go off during the national anthem during his visit to the Colorado Rockies' Opening Day game at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado on April 8, 2022. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Russell Wilson and son Future talk with Rockies outfielder Kris Bryant during his visit to the Colorado Rockies' Opening Day game at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado on April 8, 2022. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Russell Wilson prepares to throw out the first pitch during his visit to the Colorado Rockies' Opening Day game at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado on April 8, 2022. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Russell Wilson talks with outfielder Kris Bryant as he prepares to throw out the first pitch during his visit to the Colorado Rockies' Opening Day game at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado on April 8, 2022. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Russell Wilson prepares to throw out the first pitch during his visit to the Colorado Rockies' Opening Day game at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado on April 8, 2022. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Russell Wilson talks with outfielder Kris Bryant as he prepares to throw out the first pitch during his visit to the Colorado Rockies' Opening Day game at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado on April 8, 2022. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Russell Wilson walks out to the mound to throw out the first pitch during his visit to the Colorado Rockies' Opening Day game at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado on April 8, 2022. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Russell Wilson walks out to the mound to throw out the first pitch during his visit to the Colorado Rockies' Opening Day game at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado on April 8, 2022. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Russell Wilson presents an autographed jersey to Rockies outfielder Kris Bryant after throwing out the first pitch during his visit to the Colorado Rockies' Opening Day game at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado on April 8, 2022. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Russell Wilson throws out the first pitch during his visit to the Colorado Rockies' Opening Day game at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado on April 8, 2022. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Russell Wilson throws out the first pitch during his visit to the Colorado Rockies' Opening Day game at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado on April 8, 2022. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Russell Wilson presents an autographed jersey to Rockies outfielder Kris Bryant after throwing out the first pitch during his visit to the Colorado Rockies' Opening Day game at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado on April 8, 2022. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Russell Wilson reacts as he greets Rockies outfielder Kris Bryant after throwing out the first pitch during his visit to the Colorado Rockies' Opening Day game at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado on April 8, 2022. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Russell Wilson reacts as he greets Rockies outfielder Kris Bryant after throwing out the first pitch during his visit to the Colorado Rockies' Opening Day game at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado on April 8, 2022. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Russell Wilson poses for a photo with girl scouts during his visit to the Colorado Rockies' Opening Day game at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado on April 8, 2022. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Russell Wilson greets fans after throwing out the first pitch during his visit to the Colorado Rockies' Opening Day game at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado on April 8, 2022. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Russell Wilson, Ciara and son Future greet Rockies executives during his visit to the Colorado Rockies' Opening Day game at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado on April 8, 2022. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Russell Wilson greets Rockies executives during his visit to the Colorado Rockies' Opening Day game at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado on April 8, 2022. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Russell Wilson, Ciara and Future greet Rockies executives during his visit to the Colorado Rockies' Opening Day game at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado on April 8, 2022. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Russell Wilson and Ciara sign the Rockies' Wall of Fame during his visit to the Colorado Rockies' Opening Day game at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado on April 8, 2022. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Russell Wilson signs the Rockies' Wall of Fame during his visit to the Colorado Rockies' Opening Day game at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado on April 8, 2022. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Ciara signs the Rockies' Wall of Fame during his visit to the Colorado Rockies' Opening Day game at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado on April 8, 2022. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Ciara signs the Rockies' Wall of Fame during his visit to the Colorado Rockies' Opening Day game at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado on April 8, 2022. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Russell Wilson, Ciara and son Future pose in front of the Rockies' Wall of Fame during his visit to the Colorado Rockies' Opening Day game at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado on April 8, 2022. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
A view of Russell Wilson and Ciara's autographs on the Wall of Fame during his visit to the Colorado Rockies' Opening Day game at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado on April 8, 2022. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Russell Wilson greets Denver mayor Michael Hancock during his visit to the Colorado Rockies' Opening Day game at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado on April 8, 2022. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Russell Wilson, Ciara and children Sienna and Future greet greet Denver mayor Michael Hancock during his visit to the Colorado Rockies' Opening Day game at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado on April 8, 2022. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Russell Wilson, Ciara and children Sienna and Future take a photo with Denver mayor Michael Hancock during his visit to the Colorado Rockies' Opening Day game at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado on April 8, 2022. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Russell Wilson, Ciara and children Sienna and Future take a photo with Colorado governor Jared Polis during his visit to the Colorado Rockies' Opening Day game at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado on April 8, 2022. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Russell Wilson points to the field as he talks with his son Future during his visit to the Colorado Rockies' Opening Day game at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado on April 8, 2022. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Russell Wilson and Ciara talk with Rockies owner/chairman/CEO Dick Monfort during his visit to the Colorado Rockies' Opening Day game at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado on April 8, 2022. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Russell Wilson watches the game during his visit to the Colorado Rockies' Opening Day game at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado on April 8, 2022. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
