Best nicknames in Kansas City sports history
By Ben Almquist
Best Kansas City sports nicknames #9
Travis Kelce – Chiefs: “Zeus”
Sometimes it is the player who makes the nickname worthwhile, and that is the case with Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. In all reality, the name is a little contrived, and not really all that clever. However, Kelce has embraced the moniker and plays up to it nearly every time he sets foot on the field.
SportsCenter anchor asked Travis Kelce if it's true that #Chiefs fans shout "Zeus" when he scores a TD, Kelce said that would be cool.
— Farzin Vousoughian (@Farzin21) July 18, 2015
When you’re simply that much more powerful that everyone around you, references to Greek gods can’t be that far off. Travis Kelce has certainly shown he is that much more powerful than the players around him. The big tight end is a load to bring down.
On top of his imposing physical stature, Kelce is also a freak athlete. He’s faster and more agile than other men his size. It is sometimes hard to imagine he’s really human. Of course, the flamboyant personality is also just begging for a nickname. In the end, let’s face it, “Zeus” fits him pretty well.