Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAmerican football star Travis Kelce, a three-time Super Bowl champion, has been confirmed as a minority investor in the Major League Baseball team, the Cleveland Guardians. The Kansas City Chiefs tight end acquired a small share of David Blitzer's 35 per cent holding in the franchise, with the announcement made on Wednesday. Kelce, a native of Cleveland Heights, expressed his long-held desire to invest in his childhood favourite team, calling it a “dream come true” on his New Heights podcast. His deep connection to baseball includes excelling in the sport during high school and playing on a collegiate summer team, and he is scheduled to throw a ceremonial first pitch on 14 June. Kelce joins fellow Chiefs player Patrick Mahomes, who holds a stake in the Kansas City Royals, in investing in a Major League Baseball team. In fullTravis Kelce becomes part-owner of his favorite baseball team: ‘I just couldn’t say no’Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Travis Kelce follows in Patrick Mahomes’ footsteps as he invests in MLB team
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAmerican football star Travis Kelce, a three-time Super Bowl champion, has been confirmed as a minority investor in the Major League Baseball team, the Cleveland Guardians. The Kansas City Chiefs tight end acquired a small share of David Blitzer's 35 per cent holding in the franchise, with the announcement made on Wednesday. Kelce, a native of Cleveland Heights, expressed his long-held desire to invest in his childhood favourite team, calling it a “dream come true” on his New Heights podcast. His deep connection to baseball includes excelling in the sport during high school and playing on a collegiate summer team, and he is scheduled to throw a ceremonial first pitch on 14 June. Kelce joins fellow Chiefs player Patrick Mahomes, who holds a stake in the Kansas City Royals, in investing in a Major League Baseball team. In fullTravis Kelce becomes part-owner of his favorite baseball team: ‘I just couldn’t say no’Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
