NFL star Mahomes joins Royals ownership
The Royals have added some Kansas City royalty to their franchise.
Patrick Mahomes -- the star quarterback of the Kansas City Chiefs and reigning Super Bowl Most Valuable Player -- now is part owner of the Royals, the franchise announced Tuesday.
¡°We are very proud and excited to have Patrick as our partner in the ownership group of this franchise,¡± said John Sherman, the team¡¯s chairman, CEO and principal owner. ¡°Along with the rest of Kansas City, I have watched Patrick compete and become an extraordinary leader, both on and off the football field.
¡°Consistent with the entirety of our ownership group, he has a deep commitment to Kansas City and a real passion for the game of baseball -- dating back to his childhood.¡±
¡°I¡¯m honored to become a part owner of the Kansas City Royals,¡± said Mahomes, who once was a promising amateur baseball player as both a pitcher and hitter before he turned his attention to football and became the 10th overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft out of Texas Tech. ¡°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.¡±
Mahomes -- whose father Pat pitched for six teams over 11 seasons in Major League Baseball from 1992-2003 -- signed a 10-year, $450 million extension with the Chiefs that includes a no-trade clause in early July. He celebrated that deal, which can keep him with the Chiefs through 2031, by tweeting a hype video topped with the words ¡°Here to stay!¡±
The youngest owner in sports history, the 24-year-old Mahomes continues to add to his already impressive resume, which also includes winning the 2018 NFL MVP after throwing for 5,097 yards and 50 touchdowns -- tied for second most in a single season in the league¡¯s history.
Back in February, Mahomes led the Chiefs to a thrilling 31-20 comeback win against the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LIV. It marked their second title, coming 50 years after their first one -- and cementing Mahomes¡¯ place in Kansas City lore.