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George Kittle is apparently a terrifying real-life football version of the Joker

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle and Heath Ledger's version of the Joker.

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle and Heath Ledger's version of the Joker.

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San Francisco 49ers Pro Bowl tight end George Kittle is a fiery competitor who plays with near-unparalleled energy on the field.

Where does he get that energy from? By doing his best impression of the Joker, of course.

In a recent ESPN profile, Kittle described his affinity for the psychopathic Batman villain, and how he tries to emulate the baddie on the field.