The wrestling luchador mask worn by Eagles star center Jason Kelce during Super Bowl III celebrations belonged to a Dallas boy who wants the mask back, according to NBC Dallas-Fort Worth. is.
The mask appears in numerous viral videos in which Kelsey celebrates his brother Travis' championship, and was likely given to Kelsey by an eighth-grader in Dallas.
“I gave him the mask, he dropped it, then picked it up” Elijah Smith Said NBC. “Then I took a picture with him wearing it, and then I spent five to 10 minutes next to them. They were dancing and stuff.”
Kelce made the announcement on Wednesday's show. podcast He said the mask wasn't his, saying, “There's something about finding a luchador's mask that really changed that night. It really did. It was insane.”
His family said the mask was a good luck charm and has appeared in four Super Bowls, including 2023, where he received an autograph from Chiefs star corner Trent McDuffie.
“The only thing is, Jason, if you're listening, all you have to do is get your mask back before the season starts. It's a lucky mask, and the Chiefs need some luck.” Eagles fan I'm sorry it wasn't,'' Elijah's father, Sade, told NBC. (Related: Star Quarterback's Drug-Related Suspension Means End of His Tenure, and Possibly Ends His Career: Report)
Kelce himself said the mask would be returned to Elijah, tweeting, “Operation to bring back Elijah's mask is underway!”
“Operation to recover Elijah’s mask” is underway! Thank you to everyone who brought this to my attention and I look forward to reuniting Elijah and the Mask.Your mask certainly brings great luck, I owe you a lot, it's a pity that it was robbed https://t.co/HHazKInFRi
— Jason Kelce (@JasonKelce) February 16, 2024
“Thank you to everyone who brought this to my attention and I look forward to reuniting Elijah and the mask. Your mask will indeed bring great fortune, I owe you a great debt.” , I’m sorry it was robbed.” jason concluded.
What a lucky mask indeed! Honestly, it's kind of crazy that this got to Jason. This kid will end up wearing a mask at not only his four Super Bowls, but also multiple Super Bowl parties with Taylor Swift. It's pretty wild.
