Kansas City Chiefs superfan and actor on ABC’s “Modern Family,” Eric Stonestreet, recently received a special delivery from one of his friends over at 1 Arrowhead Drive.
Stonestreet has been a part of the Chiefs Kingdom for life. But he also played a special role in the season-long journey to a Super Bowl championship. He appeared at the 2019 training camp in St. Joseph as “Randy Reid” the fictional brother to Chiefs head coach Andy Reid.
When things kicked off in Miami for Super Bowl LIV, Stonestreet was present and accounted for. He wouldn’t miss an opportunity to see his beloved Chiefs play in the first Super Bowl in 50 years. When the clock went to double zeroes, Stonestreet was right in the thick of the chaos congratulating and celebrating the win with players on the sidelines.
WATCH: Huge #Chiefs fan Eric Stonestreet celebrates the #SBLIV victory with Eric Fisher! pic.twitter.com/8Bp4KJFESq
— Andrew Kauffman (@AndrewABC17) February 3, 2020
A few weeks later, Stonestreet received a gift from one of those players. Chiefs RT Mitchell Schwartz sent him a pair of game-worn gloves from the Super Bowl. They still even have the tape from the game on them.
These gloves and the giant hands that filled them won a Super Bowl. Thanks for sending them to me @MitchSchwartz71. @Chiefs #ChiefsKingdom pic.twitter.com/OdK2QUG3ZN
— Eric Stonestreet (@ericstonestreet) February 18, 2020
Schwartz followed up his gift with a little bit of information about his glove size and his thought process on how he tapes his fingers. It was some really useful information for fans and even some young players just starting out and learning the ropes of playing offensive tackle.
For those asking: Gloves are 4xl. I buddy tape the pinky and ring fingers, you never leave a pinky unattended. Over time I’ve buddy taped the other two, it helps prevent finger injuries, which are the worst. My fingers are surprisingly normal and in good shape because of it. https://t.co/xmUtfAUX0w
— Mitchell Schwartz (@MitchSchwartz71) February 18, 2020
Most know about Schwartz having 18-inch feet, but they probably didn’t realize his hands were so big that he wears a 4XL sized glove. He might need a new nickname that’s suitable for having both monstrous hands and feet.
In any event, this was a kind gesture by Schwartz to celebrate one of the biggest fans in the Chiefs Kingdom. And specifically, one that has provided some entertainment for the players and fellow fans since the start of this wondrous season.
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