Jason Kelce recently spilt the beans on his brother Travis Kelce’s early NFL career nickname on the New Heights podcast. The brothers’ playful banter and camaraderie have captivated fans, and this revelation has left many eager to know more. The podcast is giving a fresh look at the brothers’ off-field chemistry, and fans are here for it.
Travis Kelce’s early nickname revealed by Jason
Jason Kelce has finally lifted the veil on Travis Kelce’s early NFL nickname in the Wednesday, April 1 episode of the New Heights podcast.
The NFL legend revealed that his younger brother’s rookie-day nickname was “Hoopsie,” which resurfaced when Travis Kelce signed his recent contract extension. The Philadelphia Eagles star then shared the hilarious story behind the nickname that perfectly captured Travis Kelce’s style and on-field antics during his early days in the NFL.
Travis Kelce embraced the nickname, admitting he struggled to get out of the huddle during early training days in 2013-2014, partly because of those iconic hoop earrings.
Going with the flow, Jason Kelce joked, “Do we need Hoopsie merch?” The Kansas City Chiefs legend shot back, “Get Tommy Hilfiger on it,” hinting at a potential Hoopsie line from his upcoming collab with the fashion brand.
The post about Travis Kelce’s newly revealed nickname on the “New Heights” X (formerly Twitter) account has sparked hysterical reactions from the Twitterati. “Bigger the hoop…Bigger the H*e,” joked a fan. “I knew one day if I was patient enough..I’d receive a crumb of slutty earring hope,’ echoed another. “And Zeus for us OG Travis fans,” read a comment revealing yet another nickname.
Interestingly, Jason Kelce refrains from using the “Hoopsie” nickname. Instead, he addresses his brother as “Big Yeti”.
Travis Kelce’s “Big Yeti” nickname originates from his University of Cincinnati days, where he played pickup basketball between football practice. His distinctive appearance, marked by a rugged beard, long hair, and a hairy chest, made him stand out in games.
Originally reported by Sibanee Gogoi on Mandatory.