Ed Kelce

About

Retired steel worker best known for being the father of National Football League athletes Travis Kelce and Jason Kelce. His sons made history in February 2023 when they became the first brothers to ever play against each other in the Super Bowl, with Travis playing for the Kansas City Chiefs and Jason centering for the Philadelphia Eagles. He began to earn his own fanbase after appearing in the 2023 Amazon Prime Video documentary Kelce, where he endeared viewers with his down-to-earth charm. 

Before Fame

He previously held a career working in the steel industry. He later became a sales representative of products for steel manufacturers. He raised his sons with their mother Donna in Cleveland, Ohio. 

Trivia

Once he became a steel product sales representative, he would often bring his young sons along with him to work adorned in full safety gear to teach them about the value of work ethic. 

Family Life

After his sons completed their college educations, he and their mother Donna Kelce ended their 25-year marriage. He is a devoted grandfather to Jason and his wife Kylie's three children, who are named Wyatt, Elliotte, and Bennett. 

Associated With

He has shared several photos on his papakelce Instagram account from his attendance to the concerts of musical artists including The Doobie Brothers, Carlos Santana, and Earth, Wind & Fire.