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Steelers WR Antonio Brown's custom cleats for Sunday honor Jose Fernandez

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown has been wearing custom cleats during the 2016 NFL season, with tributes to people that inspire him -- like his kids, Arnold Palmer and the late, great Muhammad Ali:

On Friday morning, the Miami native revealed his cleats for the Steelers' game against the Dolphins on Sunday, which will honor José Fernández and Kimbo Slice: 

It's just the latest example that shows how the energy and excitement of Fernandez's game extended well beyond baseball.
The cleats in action:

Dee Gordon is a fan, and Brown knows that it doesn't get more memorable than Gordon's tribute to his teammate:

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