Winning weekly gridiron battles in the NFL is difficult to say the least. So winning three Super Bowls – and three MVPs in each successful attempt – all before turning 30 like Kansas City’s superstar quarterback did, seems all the more outrageous a prospect.
Sure, he was bested by Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles in 2025, ending KC’s quest for a three-peat, but his previous Super Bowl success alone puts him in rarified air as only two other QB’s have captured a trifecta of wins in the big game out of the league’s entire history – Tom Brady with the New England Patriots and Troy Aikman with the Dallas Cowboys. As unique as that makes KC’s prodigal son (not named Joe Montana), those closest to Mahomes weren’t exactly shocked.
Randi and Pat Mahomes Sr., the parents of the two-time NFL MVP, revealed in the upcoming ESPN documentaryThe Kingdom that they recognized the subtle origins of his now otherworldly skills right away.
"As soon as he came out, he's had a ball in his hand," noted Pat Sr. of his son, reports People . "I don't know if he thought he was going to be a professional athlete, but he always lived his life like he was going to be one."
Between an unbridled moxie and an extraordinary skillset, if anyone would know what it takes to make it as a pro athlete, it would be the QB’s father, who sports his own professional pedigree. Spanning an 11-year career in Major League Baseball, Pat pitched for the Chicago Cubs, Boston Red Sox, Pittsburgh Pirates and Texas Rangers, per MLB .
While the now 29-year-old Mahomes diverged away from the diamond to eventually become arguably the most creatively gifted NFL quarterback ever, the former Texas Tech Red Raider was first enthralled with a baseball, not a pigskin.
"My parents always told stories about how they had to stay up all night," the QB mentions, narrating over intimate old home videos of himself diaper-clad with a bat and baseball in hand, per People .
"Baseball was probably the biggest part of my life growing up," states the three-time Super Bowl MVP.
Patrick Mahomes Loved Sports From the Start, Says Parents in New Doc
Featured in ESPN’s six-part documentary The Kingdom, which chronicles the Chiefs’ remarkable 2024 season, a retro clip shared with People reportedly sees a toddler-age Patrick proficiently taking swings from his family’s living room batter’s box.
"I used to call him [Patrick] the Energizer Bunny because he never stopped," adds Mahomes’ mother, Randi, in the footage. "I would go to sleep, and I'd wake up, and he would have a game going in my bedroom. He would be running bases at two and three years old."
She added, "He knew it, and that was what his passion was."
Personal, candid snippets from anecdotes like those are just some of the captivating moments pictured in The Kingdom. Though the viewer is invited to peek behind the veil and glimpse how No. 15 forged his dauntless determination, Mahomes said is “more than just a football story” in a press release. The film also celebrates the nearly seven decades of the franchise and its impactful culture that resonates even louder today.
"Chiefs Kingdom is special, and this series really shows what makes it all go," Mahomes reportedly continued in the statement. "It was cool to be a part of this project, and I think fans are really going to enjoy seeing what we’re all about."
Directed by ESPN’s veteran 30 for 30 producer Kristen Lappas, The Kingdom gives unprecedented access to the on-field and off-field lives of players during KC’s unforgettable 2024 season. was produced through Lappas’s company Word + Pictures in association with Foolish Club Studios, NFL Films, Skydance Sports and 2PM Productions, per IMDB .
“The Chiefs’ modern-day dynasty has been one of the most incredible stories in sports over the last several years,” stated Lappas in the press release. "The real magic and heart of the series comes from the players, coaches, and executives who trusted us; their candor shows fans how the dynasty came to be, and why the Chiefs are such a singular organization."
On the way to eventually hoisting the Lombardi Trophy that season, The Kingdom follows the Chiefs on their path to capturing a 15-win regular season – a franchise record – as well as the team’s third-consecutive Lamar Hunt Trophy as AFC champions.
Also prominently featured in the film are head coach Andy Reid and the 10-time Pro Bowl-selected tight end Travis Kelce, who made waves off the field when he started dating global icon Taylor Swift in the summer of 2023. The couple recently announced Swift’s new album, The Life of a Show Girl, on Kelce’s New Heights podcast, which he hosts with his brother, Jason.
With the 2025-2026 NFL season swiftly approaching, it’s back to business for Mahomes, Kelce and Reid, but the project left an indelible impression on KC’s QB.
“I saw stuff that I didn’t even know — and I thought I knew everything about the Chiefs,” Mahomes said, per SB Nation . “The Hunt family, the Chiefs, Disney — they all did it the right way. And for them to let me be a part of it in some way was really cool for me.”
“Seeing how the bread is buttered? It was really cool.”
All six episodes of what Kansas City Chiefs CEO and Chairman Clark Hunt reportedly calls a “tribute” to those who’ve been a part of the franchise’s journey over the last 60 years officially lands on ESPN, ESPN+ and Disney+ on Aug. 14, 2025. Here is a full TV schedule for the documentary.