Any day is a lucky day when you meet your inspiration, and the same holds for Patrick Mahomes. Despite an unexpected start in the NFL with a 1-1 record, Mahomes and his team the Kansas City Chiefs, are gearing up for another Week 3 matchup against the Chicago Bears, scheduled for 3:25 p.m. on Sunday, September 24, at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.

Pat and the Chiefs’ offense are eager for a bounce-back performance at home, and Chicago’s defense presents a promising opportunity. However, before game day, Mahomes got an opportunity to meet his inspiration, the MLB star Derek Jeter, uniquely, reminiscing about nostalgic moments from his life when he received a personalized gift from the New York Yankees legend.

Patrick Mahomes meets his inspiration with a special photo

Patrick Mahomes and MLB legend Derek Jeter reunited this week, with the 28-year-old quarterback presenting the Hall of Famer with a photograph of the two of them together from Mahomes’ childhood (around 4-5 years old). The Chiefs’ official Instagram page shared a photo of their meeting, along with the nostalgic image that Jeter had signed and given to young Pat many years ago.

This gesture held special significance for Mahomes, as he has often spoken about how baseball legends like Alex Rodriguez and Derek Jeter influenced his work ethic and instilled the value of hard work during his childhood when he watched them play. This inspiration from legendary figures fueled his dedication and success in the NFL.

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It’s worth noting that Mahomes’ connection to MLB stars is not surprising, given that his father, Patrick Mahomes Sr., was also an MLB star who initially hoped his son would follow in his footsteps. However, the young Mahomes ultimately chose the NFL as his dream sport, and the rest is history.

Patrick Mahomes’ father wanted him to pursue baseball?

Patrick Mahomes’ father, Patrick Mahomes Sr., had a successful career as an MLB pitcher for the Minnesota Twins. Patrick’s father’s involvement in MLB resulted in a close connection to the sport for young Mahomes growing up. Pat Mahomes Sr. often spoke about his son’s early athletic abilities, and he mentioned that MLB star Alex Rodriguez served as somewhat of a mentor to young Patrick.

This suggests that Patrick Mahomes could have pursued a career in MLB if he had chosen to do so, given his family’s baseball legacy, athletic prowess, and mentorship from figures like Rodriguez. His father even noted that baseball was initially his son’s first love, with “baseball in his blood.” However, as Mahomes continued to grow, he developed an interest in other sports such as basketball, golf, and, eventually, football.

Despite his father’s choice, his mother, Randi Mahomes, supported his football career dream, and we all know the incredible success he has achieved in the NFL. Moreover, interestingly, his high school football coach in 2020 revealed that Mahomes’ experience in baseball and basketball contributed to his development as a quarterback.

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