Michael Phelps Kicks Off AFC Championship Game By Delivering Game Ball for Ravens
While all eyes were on the NFL on Sunday for the conference championship games, they were briefly on Michael Phelps.
Phelps, a Baltimore native and huge Ravens fan, was chosen to bring out the game ball for the AFC Championship game between the Baltimore Ravens and Kansas City Chiefs. Kansas City won the game, 17-10.
Game ball delivery @MichaelPhelps pic.twitter.com/Io3E5zfcmf
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) January 28, 2024
Michael Phelps has been a Ravens fan since childhood and has been on hand for many Ravens big moments over the years.
Phelps won 28 Olympic medals during his spectacular career, 10 more than the second-most of all time. Of that total, Phelps won 23 gold medals, 14 more than the second-most in history. His career featured 33 medals from the World Championships and 21 medals from the Pan Pacific Championships, along with an incredible 39 world records.
As impressive as his accomplishments in the pool, Phelps has served as a role model to the next generation of athletes to walk the deck, and his public emphasis on the importance of mental health has highlighted the need to take care of oneself and seek support when necessary.
He has also been extremely loyal to his hometown of Baltimore, especially the Ravens.