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KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- On his path to securing his third Super Bowl championship ring, Patrick Mahomes already had his sights set on another. On a night brimming with glamour and excitement, the Kansas City Chiefs distributed their Super Bowl LVIII championship rings to players, coaches, and front office employees at the prestigious Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. The Chiefs produced more than 400 rings to commemorate this championship – their second consecutive win and third in the last five years.
Each of these exquisite rings is a masterpiece, containing 529 diamonds, 38 rubies, and totaling 14.8 carats worth of gems, according to the rings' maker, Jostens. One of the standout features of the ring is its homage to "Tom and Jerry," the name given by the Chiefs to the play that sealed their victory over the San Francisco 49ers, 25-22, in overtime. The ring's design includes a diagram of this legendary play, as penned by coach Andy Reid. The play saw Mahomes deliver a three-yard scoring pass to Mecole Hardman, etching this moment into Chiefs' lore.
The night was not just about reflecting on past glory but also focusing on the future—winning a third consecutive championship, a feat no team has accomplished in the Super Bowl era. The ring ceremony marked the culmination of the Chiefs' 2023 season festivities. Previous celebrations included a grand championship parade and a visit to the White House, where the team was honored by President Joe Biden.
As the glittering event came to a close, the organization's eyes were already set on the future, eager to tackle the unprecedented challenge of securing a third straight Super Bowl title.
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"The first thing I think of is how great last season was and the adversity we dealt with. Then I'm going to think about how I can get another one for the pinky finger. It's going to take a lot of hard work. It's never been done before for a good reason," said Patrick Mahomes.
"It takes a special group of guys and I think we've got that group," Mahomes added, reflecting on the unique chemistry of the current Chiefs roster.
Chiefs chairman Clark Hunt also noted the enormity of the challenge. "It's an incredible challenge. It's never been done in the National Football League, which tells you all you need to know about it. It's hard to go back-to-back and from what I've seen they're really eager to get started on this campaign," Hunt said.
Hunt remained optimistic about the team's potential. "They believe they have a good shot at it. Obviously, you've got to have a lot of things go your way. If we can accomplish it, it will be something that will solidify this time period of Chiefs football."
General manager Brett Veach shared the sentiment of the evening. "Tonight is one of those special nights we get to sit back and watch the highlights, enjoy each other's company, and reflect on what we accomplished," Veach said, encapsulating the celebratory mood of the event.
This ring ceremony not only celebrated the Chiefs' current era of dominance but also spotlighted the bright future they aim to achieve. With leaders like Mahomes at the helm, coupled with the determined support of the entire organization, the ambition for a historical third consecutive Super Bowl win seems less like a dream and more like an attainable goal.