Who is Travis Kelce's mom, Donna Kelce? All about Chiefs TE's mother
Donna Kelce was first came to spotlight when both of her sons, Travis Kelce and Jason Kelce, were about to face off in the Super Bowl 57. The clash for the Lombardi Trophy took place between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles.
With Travis Kelce dating Taylor Swift, there has been more buzz around Donna Klece. The Chiefs star's mother was spotted various times times with Taylor Swift, in the suite enjoying the NFL games with the pop star and cheering for her son. This has sparked the curiosity of the fans to know more about Donna Kelce.
Here is everything you need to know.
Who is Travis Kelce's mother Donna Kelce?
Donna Kelce, husband of Ed Kelce, is the mom of Jason and Travis Kelce, who both compete in the NFL. While Jason Kelce plays center for the Philadelphia Eagles, Travis is a tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs.
Donna has garnered media attention on several occasions, the most significant of which was in January when she watched both her boys' Wild Card playoff matches. She traveled more than 1,200 miles to watch Travis play against the Pittsburgh Steelers after watching Jason's Eagles match against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Donna Kelce was a banker by profession and speant 30 years in the industry. She got her communications degree from Ohio University in 1974 and earned her MBA from from Baldwin Wallace University.
Donna Kelce was also an athlete during his high school days. Although her father was against women playing sports, her stepmother encouraged her to pursue it. In high school, Donna Kelce won track and field after secretly participating without the knowledge of her father.
For Donna Kelce, both of her sons' franchises are her favorites. When her sons competed against each other in 2017, she donned a specially created jersey that was split equally between the Eagles and the Chiefs.
As one of the most prominent NFL mothers, Donna has participated in several timely television debates.
Travis Kelce's successful NFL journey so far
In the third round of the 2013 NFL Draft, the Chiefs selected Travis Kelce out of the University of Cincinnati. One of his greatest career highlights came when he helped the team defeat the San Francisco 49ers to win Super Bowl LIV.
His nine Pro Bowl appearances and four first-team All-Pro selections speak for themselves. He also owns the NFL mark for the most receiving yards by a tight end in a season (1,416 yards). The 2010 NFL All-Decade Team also included Kelce, where he featured alongside greats like Tom Brady and Adrian Peterson.
Travis Kelce is in his fourth Super Bowl in five years. The TE and the Chiefs are preapring for the San Francisco 49ers this weeked. Kansas City will be looking to create history on Sunday, February 11, to become just the eigth team to win back-to-back Super Bowls.