New York, September 8 (EFE) – Commitment in the field and commitment in the business world. That seems to be the motto for Kansas City’s Patrick Mahomes, who, in addition to creating a dynasty with the Chiefs, is committed to supporting other teams in the city, from baseball to football.
In Kansas City, they’re very lucky. Not only do they have exceptional talent in Patrick Mahomes leading the Chiefs, but the star quarterback is looking to leave his mark on the city by becoming a sports patron.
Two-time NFL MVP, two-time Super Bowl champion and two-time Super Bowl MVP.
The 27-year-old Mahomes has firmly established himself in the sky of American football. He has become one of the best players in the NFL and a fundamental part of the league during this period, especially under the influence of Tom Brady. )after. retire.
His latest achievement was last February’s Super Bowl, where he led the Chiefs to their second championship in four years despite an ankle injury, defeating the Philadelphia Eagles in a thrilling game.
In Kansas City, despite its name not being in Kansas but in Missouri and being the birthplace of an important jazz scene that included icons like Count Basie or Charlie Parker, there is no one more present than Mahomes. A beloved name.
The Texas-born “quarterback” repaid the love of his neighbors with a perfect performance for the Chiefs and supported nearly every team in the city.
Mahomes, for example, has been a shareholder of Major League Baseball’s Kansas City Royals since 2020.
“I love this city and the people of this great town. This opportunity allows me to deepen my roots in this community, which is something I’m excited to do,” he said in announcing his move to the property.
His support for baseball is no surprise: Mahomes combined the sport with American football as a child, and his father, Pat Mahomes, spent 11 seasons as a pitcher in Major League Baseball .
Colt Holmes has also opened up his portfolio to support an “alternative” type of football, “soccer,” as he is also part of the MLS (American and Canadian Men’s Soccer League) ownership group of Sporting Kansas City and FC Kansas City, where he currently plays In the NWSL (National Women’s Soccer League).
In the case of the Kansas City Tide, Mahomes becomes a shareholder of the team along with his wife, Brittany Mahomes. Brittany Mahomes played football in college and later played professionally in Iceland.
Yet, perhaps to his regret, Patrick Mahomes’ support of the team in a city where barbecue has become almost a religion has yet to translate into sporting success.
As a result, the Kansas City Royals currently sit at the bottom of the MLB American League Central Division, Sporting Kansas City are in 11th place (out of 14) in the MLS Western Conference, and Kansas City Contemporary are in last place in the NWSL.
Mahomes, “The Businessman”
With a huge 10-year contract worth a total of $503 million signed with the Chiefs in 2020, a landmark agreement in the league, Mahomes appeared on Forbes magazine’s 2023 list of the highest-paid athletes At No. 24. 59.3 million US dollars, of which 39.3 million US dollars were earned only because of his outstanding performance on the court.
Only Kyler Murray of the Arizona Cardinals ranks ahead of him at No. 19 as an NFL player.
Mahomes has sponsors such as Adidas or Subway, but he has also appeared in ads for another sponsor, such as State Farm, an insurance company known for its ties to other sports stars such as NBA Chris Paul Well known in the United States.
More recently, Mahomes has also tried his luck in the audiovisual world through his production company, 2PM Productions.
His first venture at Netflix was the documentary series The Quarterbacks (2023), which followed the footsteps of three quarterbacks: Kirk Cousins (Minnesota Vikings), Marcus Mari Ota (Atlanta Falcons) and Mahomes himself.
Mahomes is the face of the league, even more so after Tom Brady retired for the second and final time. However, the Chiefs’ ’15 season got off to a rocky start, losing to the Detroit Lions (20-21) in their debut on Friday.