He’s Cleveland through and through.
After being seen cheering on the Cavaliers as they faced the Knicks, Travis Kelce is set to become a minority investor into his hometown Guardians, he told ESPN.
Kelce, 36, is famously a native of nearby Cleveland Heights, Ohio, and said he has “so much love for this city.”
“I say it all the time: I’m just a kid from the Heights living the dream,” he said. “I credit every good thing in my life to Cleveland and being raised here with the values and the people and the work ethic. Cleveland Heights is such a diverse and dynamic place. Every friend, neighbor, teacher and teammate — they all made me the man I am today. It just fueled such a deep appreciation for life and community and service. That mentality of Cleveland against the world runs deep.
“I’ve been lucky enough to have a front-row seat to good ownership in my career, and I know the best teams prioritize culture,” he continued. “Everyone is there to play their role, and right now, I’m here to observe and learn and really to support the team and the city when and where I can.”
It’s not clear what percentage of the team Kelce will own, though the franchise is currently valued at $1.7 billion, according to Forbes.
The Chiefs’ tight end was a star baseball player in high school, and his latest investment will see him form an MLB rivalry with his good friend and teammate Patrick Mahomes.
Mahomes joined the ownership group of the Kansas City Royals in 2020, though he and Kelce also invested in the Alpine F1 team together.
Ever the dedicated Cleveland sports fan, Kelce and his girlfriend Taylor Swift sat courtside Saturday as the Cavs hosted the Knicks in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals.
However, his attempts to rile up the crowd with a beer chug were unsuccessful as the Knicks won Game 3 and ultimately swept the series.
Kelce is gearing up for his 14th season of NFL action after re-signing with Kansas City on a one-year deal in March.
He racked up 76 catches for 851 yards and five touchdowns last season as he still proved to be one of the league’s better tight ends.
