The Kelce Brothers: 9 Key Facts About Jason and Travis Kelce
Jason and Travis Kelce are well-known names in the NFL. Both brothers have impressive football careers and have made impacts outside of sports as well. Here are nine important facts about their lives and achievements, PEOPLE reported.
Travis and Jason Kelce were raised in Cleveland Heights, Ohio. They are just 23 months apart, with Jason being born on November 5, 1987, and Travis on October 5, 1989. Their parents, Ed and Donna Kelce, worked in steel and banking respectively. Donna has shared that raising two young boys close in age had its challenges.
"It can lead to lots of broken windows and fights," Donna reported in an interview. A natural competition formed between them, which significantly influenced their paths to becoming NFL players. According to Travis, "I think that competitiveness contributed to our NFL success."
Both brothers faced expulsion from preschool. Jason recalled an incident involving a lunchroom spat where he accidentally hit a peer in the forehead with a spork. Travis, on the other hand, did not share a checkers set and provocatively threw a chair at his teacher when told to be more cooperative.
Reflecting on these childhood antics, Jason and Travis continue to merge their experiences into anecdotes in their life stories.
At the University of Cincinnati, Travis and Jason both played football. Jason initially joined as a linebacker and then transitioned to an offensive lineman. In 2011, despite having scholarship offers, Travis decided to follow Jason to play alongside him.
Travis's career faced a setback following a failed drug test that caused him to lose his scholarship. Jason intervened and allowed Travis to live with him, advocating for his return to the team. Travis reflected on this mercy: "That was my brother just being a big brother."
Travis Kelce wears No. 87, chosen in honor of Jason’s birth year. During a discussion with Jason on the sidelines, Travis shared, "You’re the reason I wear this number." For Travis, this number connects their family legacy in professional football.
On February 12, 2023, the Kelce brothers made history as the first siblings to oppose each other in the Super Bowl. Leading up to the game, Travis said, "It's wild and surreal." Ultimately, Travis's team, the Kansas City Chiefs, secured the win.
Despite the game's pressures, the brothers embraced before and after it, demonstrating their strong familial bond. Jason showed his unwavering support for Travis, planning to attend the Chiefs' games post-season.
In 2022, the Kelce brothers launched their podcast, "New Heights with Jason and Travis Kelce." Despite their busy schedules, they engage in discussions about NFL happenings and their games every week.
Their podcast has attracted big-name guests and enhanced their public personas alongside their football careers. Travis has described their podcast dynamic as reminiscent of "just kicking it at dinner" back in their high school days.
Jason is now a devoted father of three daughters with his wife, Kylie. The girls, while fans of their dad, also cherish their relationship with Uncle Travis. According to Travis, "Those girls warm my heart." To support Travis, Kylie's preparing ‘Go Uncle Trav’ shirts for the girls to wear during the next Super Bowl.
Jason announced his retirement after a successful tenure with the Eagles. His farewell came following an emotional press conference where he expressed deep gratitude. He mentioned sibling bonding and their imaginary victories, highlighting his connection with Travis.
Travis and Jason have both dabbled in television. Travis began with a dating show, "Catching Kelce." He later hosted "Saturday Night Live" and appeared in formats such as "Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity?".
Jason starred in the documentary "Kelce" and transitioned to broadcasting as part of ESPN's programs. His show "They Call It Late Night with Jason Kelce" launched in January 2025, utilizing his football experience in broader media.
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