Judge Judy joins superfan Jim Harbaugh as Chargers honorary captain vs. Buccaneers

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The Los Angeles Chargers are in the final stretch of the playoff push as they host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, but a special guest could give them the motivational boost they need after a narrow loss to the Kansas City Chiefs last week.

Judge Judy Sheindlin will serve as an honorary team captain for this week’s matchup where she will join quarterback Justin Herbert and other team captains for the coin toss prior to kickoff at 4:25 p.m. ET. 

But her appearance shouldn’t come as a surprise to those that know head coach Jim Harbaugh. 

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh responds to a question during news conference after defeating the Denver Broncos in an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024, in Denver.  (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

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Harbaugh has openly discussed his admiration for Sheindlin in press conferences over the years, and has repeatedly called himself a fan of her legendary TV courtroom drama series.

The former Michigan football coach even appeared in the audience of her show "Judge Judy," in January 2015 alongside his father, Jack Harbaugh.

"Jim Harbaugh is a force of nature. His enthusiasm for the game and for life in general is infectious," Sheindlin told Fox News Digital ahead of Sunday’s game. "I had the great pleasure of spending a day with Jim and his dad, a pretty cute guy himself. I am definitely a fan of the Harbaughs. They are a one-of-a-kind family."

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh and Judge Judy Sheindlin on the field at SoFi Stadium on Dec. 15, 2024. (Fox News)

For Harbaugh, the feelings are mutual. 

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