An 81-year-old Chiefs fan dreamed of meeting Patrick Mahomes before she ‘croaks’

Kayren Spain, 81, describes herself as a “football fanatic.”Since the early days of her childhood growing up in Alabama, the sport has been a consistent theme in her life. From Johnny Unitas to Cam Newton, she has always had an affinity for quarterbacks.But none have been greater than her obsession with Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs.After discovering Mahomes through a video of Henry Winkler meeting him, she fell in love with Mahomes’ wit in interviews and his skills on the field. Spain said she loves his humility, appreciates he is not a showboater but most importantly, “He plays ball like I have never seen.”Elizabeth Carter, one of Spain’s daughters, said her mother has always been a deeply passionate person.“She was very passionate about her motherhood and creating a home for her kids,” Carter said.Spain goes the extra mile as a fan. A few years ago, she took up sewing and has started to make her own Mahomes-themed clothing.And her devotion to the quarterback led her to c...