Patrick Mahomes and Alex Gordon named to list of best-mannered people of 2019
Some of the nicest people in Kansas City work at the Truman Sports Complex.
And I’m just taking about the athletes.
Royals left fielder Alex Gordon and Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes made the 2019 list of the 10 best-mannered people, which published by the National League of Junior Cotillions (NLJC).
Actress Candace Cameron Bure was No. 1 on the list, while Gordon was picked sixth and Mahomes was ninth.
“These selections are made based on each person’s commitment to honor, dignity, and mannerly conduct,” NLJC President Charles Winters said in a news release. “We feel these ten individuals have distinguished themselves through excellent character and conduct and applaud them for their contributions to society.”
The NLJC picked Gordon, who hasn’t decided if he will play this year, “for displaying integrity and leadership skills beyond his athleticism.”
Mahomes was chosen “for being an esteemed leader and exemplifying outstanding sportsmanship on the field.”
Misty Copeland, who was born in Kansas City, also made the list, which is here:
1. Actress Candace Cameron Bure
2. Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman
3. Former general/secretary of state Colin Powell
4. Olympic softball star Jennie Finch
5. Talk-show host Ellen DeGeneres
6. Alex Gordon
7. Ballet dancer Misty Copeland
8. Actor Chris Evans
9. Patrick Mahomes
10. “Pioneer Woman” Ree Drummond
You can read more on the list here.
Last year’s winners included Saints quarterback Drew Brees, Warriors star Steph Curry, singer Ed Sheeran and golfer Lexi Thompson.
According to its website, the National League of Junior Cotillions’ mission statement is “to act and learn to treat others with honor, dignity and respect for better relationships with family, friends and associates and to learn and practice ballroom dance.”
No word on whether Gordon or Mahomes have done any ballroom dancing.
This story was originally published January 7, 2020 at 8:24 AM.
