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‘Eccentric’ Patrick Mahomes Fails to Impress ‘The Fonz’ Henry Winkler, Despite Showering Him With $1200 Gift: “What were those shorts he wore?”

Published 05/26/2023, 7:21 AM EDT

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Henry Winkler’s love for the Kansas City Chiefs and its quarterback is no secret. The Hollywood star considers himself a Super-fan of Patrick Mahomes. He has been very vocal about his love for the team. Winkler appeared in the Rich Eisen show in the past and talked about how much he loved recording the “Hype Video” for the team. He also has been very happy with the team’s Super Bowl victory.

Patrick Mahomes once surprised Winkler in an NFL game against the Los Angeles Rams with a signed jersey. This heartfelt gift was the highlight of Winkler’s day. But that didn’t stop him from ripping into Mahomes when he appeared once again in the Rich Eisen Show.

Henry Winkler’s Playful Exchange with Patrick Mahomes

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Henry Winkler appeared on the show on Thursday wearing the same signed jersey. He shared many memorable instances with his beloved team. Although he was very grateful for the jersey, he made fun of Mahomes’ interesting choice of clothes during the Met Gala event. Winkler pulled Mahomes’ leg by mocking the shorts he wore in an F1 Grand Prix event.

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Mahomes made the appearance in Miami, Florida, wearing a matching shirt with his very tight shorts. Winkler poked fun at Mahomes for wearing those matching shorts. He also added, “If I was there when he was getting dressed, I would have had a chat with him.

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He further said that Mahomes’ appearance felt like he was planning to go to the beach but decided to come to the Met Bowl instead. Winkler still adores Mahomes for his talent and his enthusiasm. It was just a playful taunt at the quarterback.

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Winkler’s undying love for the Chiefs

‘The Happy Days’ star praised Mahomes for his beautiful performance at the Super Bowl with a hurt ankle. He admired Mahomes’ dedication to the sport and his unbeatable athleticism. He also shared how Mahomes came up to him at the game to give him the signed jersey. The Fonz further added that he plans to frame the said jersey in his home, which he only wore two times. He claimed that he only wore it in the show because his whole journey with the Chiefs started there. And the other time he wore the jersey was when he watched the Super Bowl.

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Even though Mahomes was mocked for his F1 appearance, his Met Gala look was praised by the whole world. He and his wife, Brittany, looked absolutely fabulous at the Gala. Mahomes is well known for his custom-made suits and luxurious lifestyle. To sum it up, Henry Winkler is a true fan of not only the team but also of Patrick Mahomes. He plans to root for the team once again this season, and he certainly wishes them to win again this year.

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Samnur Reza or “Rocky”, is an NFL Author at EssentiallySports. He is an avid sports enthusiast with a particular love for NFL. Rocky looks up to Aaron Rodgers and Joe Burrow as two of the best quarterbacks in the game.
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