KANSAS CITY – The Kansas City Chiefs and the Kelce family paid tribute to NFL star Travis Kelce on his 36th birthday with a wave of nostalgic content, taking fans on a journey through the tight end’s personal and professional life.
On Sunday, Donna Kelce, 72, the mother of the celebrated athlete, re-shared a heartwarming fan page post on her Instagram Stories. The image featured a baby Travis in a playground swing being pushed by his older brother, Jason Kelce. Her accompanying message was simple: “Happy Birthday, Travis!!!”
The Chiefs organization also marked the occasion with a dedicated Instagram slideshow titled “TK Through the Years.” The photo reel emphasized Kelce’s humble beginnings, including childhood portraits of Travis and Jason, a snapshot of a young Travis in a Cleveland Browns jersey, and the future NFL star sitting on Santa Claus’ lap.
The montage effectively traced his career path, from his collegiate days at Cincinnati to his tenure with the Chiefs, culminating in the triumphant moment of him lifting the Super Bowl trophy. The team captioned the post, “36 years of @killatrav.”
While there was no public social media post from singer Taylor Swift, it is understood that the pop star referenced their highly publicised relationship in several tracks on her newly released music. The couple has been a consistent subject of global attention since they began dating two years ago. The tributes offer a compelling look not only at a sports legend’s career but also at the enduring importance of family and heritage.
