Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce, known for his colorful personality both on and off the field, has shared an unusual and unfortunate tale regarding the fate of his Super Bowl ring from the team’s historic victory in Super Bowl LII.
In an episode of his podcast “New Heights,” Kelce recounted the incident that led to the loss of his cherished piece of memorabilia.
The culprit? An event dubbed “The Great Lombaby Games,” organized by Kelce and his brother Travis at the University of Cincinnati.
The event, which featured a blend of athletic competitions and academic challenges, took an unexpected turn during a game involving pools filled with Skyline chili, a Cincinnati delicacy.
Participants, including Kelce himself, dove into the chili-filled pools in a spirit of lighthearted competition.
However, amidst the chaos and excitement, Kelce lost his Super Bowl ring!
“I legitimately lost my Super Bowl ring in this event,” Kelce stated on his podcast. “They could not find it … We have still yet to find it. All of this stuff has now been thrown away, so I think we can safely assume that my Super Bowl ring is now in a landfill someplace in the Cincinnati tri-state area. I didn’t think that would happen.”
Kelce, who earned first-team All-Pro honors six times throughout his career, acknowledged the significance of the Super Bowl LII victory in his (sure) Hall of Fame career.
While he has already initiated the process of obtaining a replacement ring, he hinted at potential challenges ahead with an insurance claim he filed.
“We’ve already put the insurance claim in, which the insurance company might have some things to say about whether they’re going to cover that,” he remarked.
Unsurprisingly, Jason’s brother Travis (have you heard of him?) chimed in with an on-brand response: “You’re such a (expletive) imbecile,” he said.
Whether or not the ring turns up remains to be seen.
Kelce can downplay it all he wants, but it has to sting to lose something so special.
What are your thoughts on the story?
Is there a part of you that’s just a little skeptical? … Did Kelce make up (or exaggerate) the story for entertainment purposes?
More importantly, what do you think of his decision to prematurely retire?
Is he the greatest center in NFL history???
