Fireworks explode over downtown Kansas City after the Chiefs defeated the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday night in Glendale, Arizona to win their second Super Bowl in four years.
Travis Heying
The Wichita Eagle
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes hoisted the Lombardi trophy after the Chiefs defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 38-35 to win Super Bowl LVII Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023, in Glendale, Ariz. Nick Tre. Smith Special to the Star
Kansas City Chiefs fans pack Grand Blvd. in downtown Kansas City after the Chiefs won Super Bowl LVII on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023. Emily Curiel ecuriel@kcstar.com
Emily Curiel ecuriel@kcstar.com
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, right, hands the Vince Lombardi Trophy to tight end Travis Kelce after defeating the Philadelphia Eagles 38-35 in the Super Bowl LVII football game on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023, in Glendale, Ariz. Nick Wagner nwagner@kcstar.com
Kansas City Chiefs place kicker Harrison Butker kicks the game-winning field goal in the final seconds of the game against the Philadelphia Eagles during Super Bowl LVII Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023, in Glendale, Ariz. Nick Tre. Smith Special to the Star
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Kadarius Toney runs back a punt return against the Philadelphia Eagles in the fourth quarter during Super Bowl LVII Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023, in Glendale, Ariz. Nick Tre. Smith Special to the Star
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes celebrates with wide receiver Kadarius Toney after Toney hauled in a pass for a touchdown in the fourth quarter during Super Bowl LVII Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023, in Glendale, Ariz. Nick Wagner nwagner@kcstar.com
Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco runs in for a touchdown in the third quarter during Super Bowl LVII Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023, in Glendale, Ariz. Rich Sugg rsugg@kcstar.com
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Skyy Moore is hoisted in the air by Kansas City Chiefs center Creed Humphrey after Moore scored a touchdown in the fourth quarter during Super Bowl LVII Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023, in Glendale, Ariz. Rich Sugg rsugg@kcstar.com
Kansas City Chiefs cornerback L’Jarius Sneed couldn’t keep Philadelphia Eagles punter Arryn Siposs from catching a pass pinned against his helmet during Super Bowl LVII Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023, in Glendale, Ariz. Rich Sugg rsugg@kcstar.com
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is tackled by Philadelphia Eagles linebacker T.J. Edwards, re-inuring his right ankle late in the second quarter of Sunday night’s Super Bowl LVII in Glendale, Ariz. Mahomes remained in the game. Rich Sugg rsugg@kcstar.com
Chiefs defensive end Frank Clark (No. 55) pressures Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts during Sunday night’s Super Bowl LVII in Glendale, Ariz. Nick Wagner nwagner@kcstar.com
Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Willie Gay jumps to stop a pass by Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts in the first quarter during Super Bowl LVII Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023, in Glendale, Ariz. Rich Sugg rsugg@kcstar.com
Caity Feeler reacts to a play while watching the Kansas City Chiefs take on the Philadelphia Eagles at the Super Bowl LVII watch party at Power and Light District on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023, in Kansas City. Emily Curiel ecuriel@kcstar.com
Fans celebrate a touchdown by Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Nick Bolton at the Super Bowl LVII watch party at Power and Light District on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023, in Kansas City. Emily Curiel ecuriel@kcstar.com
Rihanna performs at halftime during Super Bowl LVII Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023, in Glendale, Ariz. Rich Sugg rsugg@kcstar.com
Rihanna performs during halftime of the Super Bowl LVII football game on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023, in Glendale, Ariz. Nick Wagner nwagner@kcstar.com
Chiefs Travis Kelce celebrates a touchdown during the first half of Super Bowl LVII between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com
Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco makes yardage in the first quarter during Super Bowl LVII Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023, in Glendale, Ariz. Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) went in for touchdown during the first half of Super Bowl LVII between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com
\Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) was injured during the first half of Super Bowl LVII between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com
Kansas City Chiefs wide receivers Tyreek Hill and Mecole Hardman celebrate after Hill caught a pass for a first down late in the AFC Divisional Round playoff game between the Chiefs and the Cleveland Browns on Jan. 17, 2021. Jill Toyoshiba jtoyoshiba@kcstar.com
Chiefs linebacker Nick Bolton carries a fumble recovery for a touchdown during the first half of Super Bowl LVII between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) was crunched during the first half of Super Bowl LVII between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com
Nick Bolton (32) recovered fumble for touchdown in the first half of Super Bowl LVII between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. Tammy Ljungblad The Kansas City Star
This story was originally published February 12, 2023 at 8:47 PM.
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