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NFL Hall of Famer Tony Gonzalez says that he's being recognized by a whole new audience thanks to the popularity of Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift's relationship.
Gonzalez was a dominant tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs and the Atlanta Falcons across a 17 season career.
But appearing on The Kelly Clarkson Show, Gonzalez said now even 10-year-old girls are recognizing him - despite being out of the league since 2013.
'I was in the airport the other day and this 10-year-old girl comes up to me and, you know, men usually come up to me and occasionally a woman but a 10-year-old girl?
'I was like "oh how cool, I'm getting so popular that a 10-year-old girl comes up to me".
Tony Gonzalez says young children are now recognizing him in public thanks to Taylor Swift
Swift has been bringing in a new audience thanks to her relationship with Travis Kelce
Kelce broke Tony Gonzalez's record for most receiving yards in a career by a Chiefs player
'She goes "Hi is your name Tony?" and I go "Yes it is". And she says "Do you know Travis Kelce?"'
Gonzalez jokingly seemed aggrieved before continuing: 'But I think its great that Taylor's done this for the NFL she's brought a whole new audience.'
Kelce recently broke Gonzalez's record for the most receiving yards by a Chiefs' player in history - and he's now two touchdowns away from Gonzalez's career TD mark as well.
Clarkson asked Gonzalez about it: 'I said congratulations, of course. And he's such a good dude.'
Swift is expected to attend the upcoming match between the Chiefs and the Green Bay Packers on Sunday Night Football in Wisconsin.
She's been unable to watch her new beau while wrapping up the final 2023 shows of her Eras Tour in South America.
But now that the show is over, she could be making her way up to the Badger State and visiting Lambeau Field.
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