Patrick Mahomes breaks barriers with the HBCU Legacy Bowl
Patrick Mahomes is well-known for what he does on the football field, but his work with the upcoming, inaugural HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) Legacy Bowl is what people are currently talking about. And for good reason. Mahomes joined forces with Black College Football Hall of Fame co-founders Doug Williams and James "Shack" Harris […]
Patrick Mahomes is well-known for what he does on the football field, but his work with the upcoming, inaugural HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) Legacy Bowl is what people are currently talking about.
And for good reason.
Mahomes joined forces with Black College Football Hall of Fame co-founders Doug Williams and James "Shack" Harris in March 2021 and thus, the Legacy Bowl was born. The two sides reached an agreement on a multi-year partnership that allows Mahomes' foundation, 15 and the Mahomies Foundation, to help support the Legacy Bowl over the coming years. Both parties' focus and goal is to help promote HBCUs all around in the country in order to set their players up for a better path to the NFL.
"The HBCU Legacy Bowl means opportunity and exposure for HBCU players and coaches," Williams said back in March of 2021. "We're excited to have this in New Orleans, especially during Black History Month."
"HBCUs are a bridge to equality," said Harris. "We thank the NFL for their support and in sharing our commitment to lifting up others."
Mahomes' efforts were quickly rewarded Wednesday when he was given the distinction of Honorary Captain. He is officially the first person to be awarded and named as such.
He will join Williams and Harris for the opening coin toss at midfield. Williams and Harris both played for HBCUs during their college days before making their mark in the NFL. Other names include Hall of Fame players such as Jerry Rice, Walter Payton and Michael Strahan. As well as many, many others.
It remains unclear as to whether or not Mahomes will be the captain of future HBCU Legacy Bowls to come.
Tulane University's Yulman Stadium is where the game is scheduled to be played on Saturday, February 19. It will feature the top-100 players from HBCUs all over the nation in an attempt to give said players a big stage in hopes of showing the NFL what they can do. The game is set to air on NFL Network and kickoff is scheduled for 3p.m. CST.
If you want to learn more, visit www.HBCULegacyBowl.com and follow the @HBCULegacyBowl via Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
