Mahomes launching digital art gallery 'The Museum of Mahomes'

Patrick Mahomes is venturing into the world of NFTs.

The Kansas City Chiefs quarterback is launching a digital art gallery called "The Museum of Mahomes," where he'll sell collectibles as NFTs, or non-fungible tokens - unique, digital assets that exist on a blockchain.

"I'm looking to break boundaries and make history on and off the field," Mahomes said in an interview with Yasmin Khorram of CNBC. "That's the great thing about being an athlete these days, you have so many outlets and opportunities to expand your brand and make an impact."

The gallery, which opens on March 17, will consist of three tiers. The first tier features three art pieces memorializing special moments in Mahomes' life and career, with prices ranging from $2,500 to $7,500. The second tier features a jewel-encrusted helmet and football priced at $15,000 apiece, and the final tier is a one-of-a-kind piece that will be revealed on the day of the auction.

A portion of proceeds is being donated to Mahomes' 15 and the Mahomies Foundation and the Boys & Girls Clubs in Missouri.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski also got involved in NFTs recently, releasing a series of digital trading cards.

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