Jason Kelce, the retired Philadelphia Eagles center, put in immense effort to earn his Super Bowl ring. However, in a bizarre turn of events, he revealed that his prized possession has gone missing.
During the April 17 episode of his "New Heights" podcast, which he co-hosts with his brother, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, Jason disclosed that his Super Bowl ring disappeared at the Lombaby Games. This event, held at their alma mater, the University of Cincinnati, featured a range of unconventional competitions.
In one particular challenge, participants were tasked with locating Jason Kelce's authentic Super Bowl ring within a pool of chili filled with socks, spaghetti, cheese, and counterfeit rings.
"I'm not sure if Travis is aware of this, but I actually lost my Super Bowl ring during this event. They couldn't locate it," he confessed.
On February 4, 2018, in Minneapolis, Jason Kelce jubilantly celebrates alongside the Philadelphia Eagles after their triumphant victory over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl 52, with a final score of 41-33.Mike Ehrmann / Getty ImagesDespite efforts to recover Jason Kelce's Super Bowl ring from the pool of chili, including searches the following day, the ring remained elusive.
"We've searched extensively, but we still haven't found it," he lamented. "Unfortunately, all of the chili and associated items have been disposed of, leading us to the conclusion that my Super Bowl ring is likely now resting in a landfill somewhere in the Cincinnati tri-state area. I never imagined it would come to this."
Despite efforts such as using a metal detector, Jason Kelce remains unable to locate his Super Bowl ring. He contemplates the possibility of having another ring made, but he has a theory about its disappearance.
"The only explanation I can come up with is that, at some point, the sock containing the ring was inadvertently removed from the pool and disposed of," he speculated. "Unfortunately, the Super Bowl ring is now officially lost. We've already initiated an insurance claim, although I anticipate some pushback from the insurance company regarding coverage."
Travis Kelce, who boasts three Super Bowl titles of his own, offered little sympathy for his brother's predicament, dubbing him an "imbecile."
"This whole situation is absurd. Kids, if you're watching, don't follow Jason's lead. Learn from this," he advised.