Travis Kelce, tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs, is purchasing a minority ownership stake in the Cleveland Guardians, a Major League Baseball team.
The transaction makes Kelce a divisional rival of Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who holds a minority stake in the Kansas City Royals. Kelce stated his intentions to observe, learn, and support the team and city.
Background
- Kelce grew up playing baseball and considered it as a potential professional path before focusing on football.
- The Guardians are based in Cleveland, Ohio, Kelce's hometown.