Getting to Know Patrick Mahomes Sr - 5 Facts About the Father Of NFL Star Patrick Mahomes
People who love the Kansas City Chiefs might be curious about Patrick Mahomes' family background and whether they anticipated his remarkable journey to becoming one of the top-earning players in NFL history. Patrick, the standout quarterback for the Chiefs, was born to parents Pat Mahomes and Randi Mahomes on September 17, 1995, in Tyler, Texas.
Patrick, whose full name is Patrick Lavon Mahomes II, shares his name with his father, Patrick Lavon Mahomes Sr. As many NFL enthusiasts may already know, Mahomes Jr. isn't the lone athlete in his family. His father enjoyed a career as a professional baseball pitcher in Major League Baseball from 1992 to 2003, playing for renowned teams such as the Boston Red Sox and the New York Mets.
Patrick also has three siblings: his younger brother, Jackson Mahomes, and his younger half-sisters, Mia Randall and Zoe Mahomes. His father's background in baseball influenced Patrick's early involvement in sports.
During high school, Patrick excelled in baseball, basketball, and football. His high school football coach shared with Yahoo Sports in 2020 that his experiences in baseball and basketball actually contributed to his prowess as a quarterback. Patrick proceeded to balance both baseball and football during his college years at Texas Tech University, alternating between the two sports each season.
Nowadays, he can be found in the NFL stadium stands, enthusiastically supporting his son. He, however, prefers not being seated beside Taylor Swift, the girlfriend of Travis Kelce, the team's tight end.
Patrick Mahomes Sr.'s Roots
Pat is from Lindale, Texas, where he attended Lindale High School. He remains a dedicated supporter of his alma mater's high school team.
Patrick Mahomes Sr.David Eulitt/Getty ImagesAre Patrick Mahomes Sr. and Randi Martin (Patrick Mahome's mom) married?
Pat and Randi Martin divorced in 2006, and since then, they have each welcomed children with other partners. However, they still come together to support Patrick at his NFL games.
Patrick Mahomes Sr. David Eulitt/Getty ImagesPatrick Mahomes Sr.'s Children
Pat has four children.
He and Randi are the parents of Patrick and Jackson Mahomes. Recently, they've also become grandparents to Sterling (2 years old) and Bronze (14 months), the children of Patrick and his wife Brittany Mahomes.
Additionally, Pat is the father of Zoe Mahomes who's into sports and Graham Walker who also plays football.
David Eulitt/Getty ImagesWas Patrick Mahomes Sr. eager for his son to pursue football?
Although his son explored football, baseball, and basketball, Pat believed that his son showed the most promise on the baseball field. He tells the Los Angeles Times:
He grew up in the clubhouse, he was always around the game, and he was always the best player on his baseball team. He was an unbelievable shortstop, he always led his team in hitting, and he threw 97 mph on the mound, so I always thought he was gonna be a baseball player.Have Patrick Mahomes Sr. and Taylor Swift met?
Pat and Swift have enjoyed supporting the Chiefs together at Arrowhead Stadium.
In an interview with Starcade, he mentioned that she's down to earth, noting that he has spent time with the singer and observed that she behaves just like any other person.
Like father, like son. Pat is also an achiever, and it appears that success in sports runs in the family.
During his nearly 10-year tenure as a professional baseball player, Pat showcased his talents for various teams in the USA. He also pitched for Japan’s Nippon Professional Baseball League for the Yokohama Bay Stars during the 1997 and 1998 seasons.
Recognized for his contributions to baseball, Pat has been inducted into the Sioux Falls Canaries Hall of Fame.
