Jason Kelce Says He ‘Loves Canada’ After Backlash Over Blue Jays Comment
Summary
Jason Kelce, a former NFL player, faced criticism for comments he made about the World Series on his podcast. He questioned the excitement about a Canadian baseball team and a high-spending team, leading to backlash online. Kelce later clarified his remarks, expressing his support for Canada and the Toronto Blue Jays.Key Facts
- Jason Kelce is a former NFL center and podcaster.
- Kelce received backlash for comments about a Canadian baseball team facing a high-spending team during the World Series.
- His remarks were made on the "New Heights" podcast with his brother Travis Kelce.
- The comments were viewed 1.3 million times on the X platform.
- Kelce responded by saying he was misunderstood and clarified that he supports Canada and the Blue Jays.
- He emphasized his fondness for Canadian culture, mentioning poutine and maple syrup.
- The Los Angeles Dodgers have the highest payroll in Major League Baseball, and the Toronto Blue Jays are fifth.
- Kelce explained that his comments were about the predictability of high-spending teams winning championships.
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