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Who is Gracie Hunt? Will she be the next owner of the Kansas City Chiefs?
A former soccer star, runner and model, there’s quite a lot to learn about the daughter of the Chiefs owner, who is setting herself up for an NFL career.
In 2023, the Kansas City Chiefs secured their third Super Bowl victory, marking their second triumph within a span of four seasons. Currently, they are poised for another potential championship run. However, their path to the 2024 Conference finals is obstructed by the Buffalo Bills (12-6). The outcome of this Sunday’s Divisional Round clash in Buffalo will determine whether the Chiefs advance further in their quest for another title.
Given the potential for success, there will likely be some who are chatting about a lesser-known face that will no doubt be seen: the daughter of Chiefs owner Clark Hunt, Gracie. Indeed, as the granddaughter of the legendary Lamar Hunt, the man who coined the “Super Bowl,” she’s got football in her blood and by all accounts, she intends to use that to her advantage.
Who is the Chiefs owner’s daughter Gracie Hunt?
At 25-years-old, Gracie Hunt is daughter of Chiefs owner Clark Hunt and his wife, Tavia. As we mentioned before, she’s also an athlete, a model, philanthropist and of course, a Chiefs fan. What we didn’t say, is that she was actually a very good sportswoman, helping her soccer team to win a state championship before earning a spot on SMU’s roster, and also the winner of 2021′s Miss Kansas USA. Incidentally, Gracie’s mother Tavia won the same crown 28 years ago, in addition to Miss Missouri Teen USA as well, which is to say the apple didn’t fall far from the tree.
To be fair, many fans probably got their first introduction to Gracie last year, as she posted continually about her experiences behind the scenes in the days prior to the 2023 Super Bowl. From videos of players taking questions, to parties which she attended with her father, her posts were a constant showcase of the fanfare that precedes the big game. “It’s been the most amazing day,’ she gushed. ‘This experience has felt so surreal until now, but now it feels real. Just getting to be with everyone...Oh my goodness, I’m feeling all the emotions. I’m so excited, I’m invigorated. Happy Super Bowl week.” Since then, she’s kept up her ever-growing social media presence.
What is Gracie Hunt doing today?
To be perfectly honest, Gracie is an extremely busy young woman. According to her website, she currently works in the Chiefs’ PR department and also acts as a brand ambassador for the NFL itself. All of this, while pursuing a Master’s degree in Sports Management at the University of Kansas. When she’s not doing that, she finds time to volunteer as a Unified Champion Ambassador for Special Olympics and at her own foundation, Breaking Barriers Through Sports, which “promotes respect and inclusion worldwide.”
Over the past year, she’s seen her followers on Instagram climb from 269,000 to 430,000 in a year, while even featuring on the cover of Maxim magazine in the buildup to the Super Bowl. Ultimately, Gracie Hunt is an impressive young woman, but also one who seems to have a bright future in the NFL at corporate level. Watch this space.