LOOK: JJ Watt buys pizza for Houston Police, Fire Departments

By Ryan Wilson | CBSSports.com

JJ Watt's father and uncle were firefighters. (USATSI)
JJ Watt's father and uncle were firefighters. (USATSI)

If you told us that J.J. Watt was really Thor we'd have no choice but to believe you. Except that Watt is two inches taller and six years younger than actor Chris Hemsworth, not to mention that, you know, he exists beyond comic books and movie screens.

But when Watt isn't dominating the football field, he's doing other good deeds that make him everyone's favorite playmaking defensive end. Even if it's something as seemingly innocuous as buying pizza.

Specifically, Watt had some pies delivered to the Houston police and fire departments on Tuesday as a small "small token of my appreciation for everything you do. ...

“You show up day in and day out, never knowing what the day might hold and never getting enough thanks for what you do, yet you still continue to put others ahead of yourselves."

You can read the entire letter below:

And here's a closer look (click on the image to enlarge):

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