Patrick Mahomes and Randi Mahomes (Photo by Jay Biggerstaff/Getty Images)
For Kansas City Chiefs fans, perhaps no topic is more unpleasant to think about than Patrick Mahomes’ retirement.
Now, Patrick Mahomes isn’t anywhere close to calling it quits. Not when he’s only about to enter his age-29 season, and not when he just led the Chiefs to a second straight Super Bowl championship.
But all good things must come to an end, and that includes the playing careers of all-time legendary athletes. Before football fans know it, Mahomes will one day hang up the cleats on a career that will land him in the Hall of Fame.
During a recent episode of her “The Mome Game” podcast, Randi Mahomes indicated that her son won’t be playing as long as Tom Brady, who remarkably played at a high level until the age of 45:
“I hear him, you know, make comments like, ‘If the game takes away from my kids, I might not play as long as Tom Brady,’ and I’m like, I’m so proud of him for that.”
Earlier this offseason, Mahomes expressed a wish to play for as long as Brady did, though he noted that he’ll walk away if football is taking up valuable time from his family. Patrick and his wife, Brittany, have two children together.
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If Patrick decides to retire while in his prime, he certainly won’t be the first all-time great NFLer to do so. Jim Brown, Barry Sanders Calvin Johnson, Luke Kuechly, J.J. Watt, Andrew Luck and Gale Sayers are among the notable NFLers who retired when they showed no signs of slowing down.
Patrick Mahomes & Chiefs Look To Make NFL History In 2024
Now, it’s way too soon for Chiefs fans to begin worrying about life without Mahomes. The 28-year-old may not play as long as Brady, but he still has at least another decade or so left in his golden arm.
Retirement is the last thing on Mahomes’ mind right now. At this time, the Chiefs are focused on making NFL history by becoming the first team to win three straight Super Bowls. And that quest begins against reigning MVP Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens in the NFL Kickoff Game on Sept. 5.
VIDEO: The Entire Internet Is Going Wild Over Footage Of A Young Patrick Mahomes Coming Up Clutch During The 2010 Junior Baseball World Series
Pretty much everybody and their mother knows who Patrick Mahomes is. Furthermore, if someone knew Patrick Mahomes, they would probably know that the Chiefs quarterback is not only the best at his position in the league but also a world-class athlete.
Some NFL, however, don’t realize that while Mahomes was a first-round NFL Draft pick in 2017, he was also the 37th overall pick in the 2014 MLB Draft by the Detroit Tigers, and he excelled in baseball as well.
Mahomes was a highly enough skilled baseball player to have earned himself a high draft pick, so it should be no surprise that the current face of the NFL took part in the 2010 Junior Baseball World Series.
Recently, an X account named Baseball’s Greatest Moments posted a clip of the Chiefs superstar participating in the 2010 Junior Baseball World Series with his then-baseball club, Southwest Texas, and fans loved it.
Patrick Mahomes Has Had The Clutch Gene Forever
In the clip, Mahomes can be seen at bat hitting a straight line down midfield, allowing one of his teammates to score as the then shortstop runs and claims first base himself. It was a great play, something Mahomes has gotten used to doing in the NFL.
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One fan had fun with the expression Mahomes is seen making in the video, posting a picture of the NFL Super Star enjoying the 2024 NBA Finals, in which he is seen making the exact same expression.
One fan also commented, seemingly impressed with the success the Super Bowl-winning quarterback has had since the clip. He pointed out that Mahomes now owns an MLB team, referring to his part ownership of the Kansas City Royals.
While Mahomes is getting ready for the 2024 NFL season, fans still think that he will be clutch next season after winning the Super Bowl last season. One fan even pointed out that the quarterback has been clutch forever, and if we’re being honest, it’s a fact.
