Travis Kelce, the three‑time Super Bowl champion and fiancé of pop superstar Taylor Swift, has become a minority investor in the Cleveland Guardians baseball franchise.
From the Gridiron to the Diamond
A native of Cleveland Heights, Kelce grew up watching the Guardians and now holds a small share of the team after acquiring a portion of David Blitzer’s 35 % stake. He announced his excitement about joining the club he has long cheered from the stands.
Kelce’s first act as an investor will be to throw the ceremonial first pitch on June 14 when the Guardians host the Detroit Tigers, a moment that will blend his football legacy with a new baseball tradition.
The investment marks the latest crossover for the Kelce family in Cleveland sports. His older brother, Jason Kelce, remains a beloved figure in the city’s football history, while Travis himself starred in football, basketball and baseball at Cleveland Heights High School, earning baseball player‑of‑the‑week honors in his senior year.
Before attending the University of Cincinnati, he also played for a collegiate summer team in 2010, honing skills that would later translate into a prolific NFL career. His early exposure to the Guardians’ minor‑league affiliates gave him a deep appreciation for the franchise’s community roots.
Guardians majority owner Paul Dolan and investor David Blitzer welcomed Kelce, praising his commitment to Cleveland and his willingness to blend entertainment with sport. Their endorsement underscores the team’s strategy to broaden its appeal beyond the diamond.
Beyond the investment, Kelce and Swift were spotted attending Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the New York Knicks, highlighting the athlete’s continued presence at high‑profile events across the city.
Guardians manager Stephen Vogt, a die‑hard San Francisco 49ers fan, has publicly joked that he hasn’t forgiven Kelce for the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl victories, adding a light‑hearted rivalry to the narrative.
Kelce joins Patrick Mahomes, who owns a stake in the Kansas City Royals, as the second former Chiefs player to hold a minority interest in a Major League Baseball team. Mahomes even posted a congratulatory video of Kelce’s upcoming first pitch on social media.