In 2016, NFL star Travis Kelce captivated audiences with his unique E! reality dating show, “Catching Kelce.” He dated 50 women, drawing 259,000 viewers on the show. Fast forward to the present, and it’s his real-life romance with pop icon Taylor Swift that’s making headlines. Swift, famously known for her chart-topping hits and dedicated fan base, has shown her support for the Kansas City Chiefs, spurred by her relationship with Kelce.

Along with her, her fans also took it in their hands to support the Chiefs. This newfound fandom has not only skyrocketed NFL game ratings but also caught the attention of Chiefs’ legend Tony Gonzalez. He recently shared an anecdote from an airport encounter that adds to Roger Goodell’s narrative on the 12-time Grammy-winning artist’s record-breaking impact on the NFL.

Tony Gonzalez hails Swift’s influence on the NFL

Tony Gonzalez, a former NFL player, recently shared his views on Taylor Swift’s significant impact on the league’s popularity. Speaking on The Kelly Clarkson Show, Gonzalez commended Swift for her role in attracting a diverse and new audience to the NFL.

“I think it’s great that Taylor’s done this for the NFL,” he expressed, acknowledging the pop star’s ability to bring a fresh wave of fans to the sport. This shift was amusingly highlighted in a personal encounter Gonzalez had with a young fan. Traditionally approached by male admirers, Gonzalez was pleasantly surprised when a 10-year-old girl approached him at the airport.

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His initial thought was, “Oh, how cool, I’m getting so popular!” However, her query about his connection to Travis Kelce, linked to Swift, left everyone in laughter. Gonzalez also explained this unexpected fan interaction on The Kelly Clarkson Show and said “I’m getting so popular that a 10-year-old girl [wants to talk to me]. She goes, ‘Hi, Is your name Tony? Do you know Travis Kelce?'”

Gonzalez’s anecdote humorously underscores the crossover appeal Swift has brought to the NFL, bridging the gap between pop culture and sports. This impact of Swift hasn’t only been acknowledged by Gonzalez but also by many other NGK entities like Goodell.

Goodell celebrates Swift-Kelce romance’s impact on NFL

The NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, in a recent appearance on CBS Mornings, shared his enthusiasm about the intersection of pop culture and sports. He was talking about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s relationship that has developed into a budding romance one step at a time.

Goodell praised both Swift, an “unbelievable artist,” and Kelce, an “unbelievable player,” highlighting the positive influence their relationship has on the NFL. He said, “They’re happy, enjoying their relationship… It has connected more fans of Taylor’s and the NFL.” He emphasized the mutual benefits, noting, “It’s great for the league to have that kind of attention. So we welcome it.”

This sentiment comes in the wake of Swift’s highly publicized appearance at a Chiefs-Jets game, which attracted a staggering 27 million viewers. What do you think of the attention that the NFL has been getting because of Swift? Let us know below.

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