Mahomes’ father is on five-year probation after spending ten days in jail in September.

The father of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, Patrick Mahomes Sr., was sentenced to 10 days in jail, five years of probation, and one year of “intense supervision” last September after entering a guilty plea to his third DWI offense, as you may remember. With a blood alcohol content of 0.23 when he was arrested in February, a few days before the Super Bowl game against the San Francisco 49ers, Mahomes Sr. was also subject to required AA classes, a one-year license suspension, and a breathalyzer ignition device on his vehicle. Despite the legal consequences, he still hopes to continue attending his son’s games, though it remains uncertain if he will be allowed to travel outside Texas and hasn’t seen him in the five unbeaten gamesthe Chiefs have played this season.

The arrest, which happened one week prior to Super Bowl LVIII, has finally been captured on camera. In the video, Pat Mahomes Sr. is seen talking to the officer while handcuffed in the back of a police vehicle. “My son is getting ready to play in the Super Bowl. This is not possible at this time. He responds, “I mean, I can have someone come get me.” In the entire video, the officer calmly and professionally tells Mahomes Sr. why he was arrested and that he is just carrying out his duties, which is accurate. Even though Mahomes Sr. seems intoxicated, he maintains his composure and seems to understand that things could have gone worse.

#PatrickMahomesSr. tried to use his son’s name to get out of his DWI stop earlier this year, police video obtained by @TMZ_Sports shows. https://t.co/UOLSdYNzPm pic.twitter.com/smgNAS4400

— TMZ (@TMZ) October 18, 2024

Consequences and Fame’s Perils

As previously stated, Mahomes Sr. received a sentence of five years of probation, ten days in jail, and a year of “intense supervision.” There are benefits to being a close friend or relative of a top athlete, such as Patrick Mahomes, but there are drawbacks as well, such as having to live under constant media scrutiny. Although they are not required to perform flawlessly at all times, the truth is that any bad deeds, even those that don’t appear to be obviously destructive, might have consequences. As evidenced by the legal issues that Patrick Mahomes’ father and brother Jackson Mahomes faced this year, as well as the translator of Shohei Ohtani, these consequences are regrettably frequently more severe for those who are directly affiliated with well-known individuals. Even Brittany Mahomes’ political decisions have sparked rumors of an affected relationship between Mahomes and his teammates, which I believe to be false. These are the downsides of fame.

Patrick Mahomes Sr. after 4 months trapped in a suite with Jackson Mahomes, Brittany Mahomes and Taylor Swift pic.twitter.com/2RUgbfHJrW

— NFL Memes (@NFL_Memes) February 4, 2024

Pat Mahomes Sr.’s MLB Career

His father’s genes are the source of Patrick’s passion for athletics.Pitcher Pat Mahomes Sr. had a successful Major League Baseball career, spending 11 seasons (1992–2003) with six different teams. Throughout 308 games, he recorded a 5.47 ERA with 42 wins and 39 defeats. Mahomes Sr., who was well-known for his versatility, tossed 709 innings and recorded 452 strikeouts while serving as a starter and a reliever. With an 8-0 record and a 3.68 ERA in 1999, he had his best season with the New York Mets and helped them qualify for the postseason. From 1992 to 1996, he played for the Minnesota Twins for five seasons, which was his longest stay.

“You different!”

Patrick Mahomes and his dad shared a moment after winning the Super Bowl ️

(via @NFL, @NFLFilms)pic.twitter.com/iRoyBgM8lb

— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) February 13, 2023