Travis Kelce purchased a minority stake in the Cleveland Guardians, the MLB team he supported while growing up in Cleveland Heights, about 15 minutes from downtown. Athlete ownership stakes have become common because players are wealthy, love sports, and often want to invest in teams in fan-rich cities. Kelce said he has strong love for Cleveland and credits the city for shaping his values, work ethic, and the people who helped him become who he is. He has earned major income from NFL play, business ventures, podcast deals, and endorsements. His fiancée, Taylor Swift, is also extremely wealthy, and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell previously commented on the possibility of her owning a franchise.
"Travis Kelce has become the latest athlete to buy into a professional sports team, purchasing a minority stake in the Cleveland Guardians, the MLB franchise he rooted for growing up in Cleveland Heights, a vibrant suburb 15 minutes from downtown."
""I have so much love for this city," Kelce told ESPN. "I say it all the time: I'm just a kid from the Heights living the dream. I credit every good thing in my life to Cleveland and being raised here with the values and the people and the work ethic."
""Cleveland Heights is such a diverse and dynamic place. Every friend, neighbor, teacher and teammate - they all made me the man I am today.""
"Tom Brady had been approved as part owner of the Raiders, boosting season ticket sales, leading to this question posed to Goodell. "With that, has anyone approached Taylor Swift about being a minority partner in the Chiefs?" Goodell grinned and replied, "I really don't know the answer to that one. If she's interested, sh"
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