Travis Kelce‘s recent record-breaking night had one of his biggest fans from Hollywood congratulating him. Former Happy Days actor Henry Winkler, best known as “The Fonz,” sent the Kansas City Chiefs star a celebratory message after his major touchdown against the Washington Commanders on Monday Night Football.
Henry Winkler posts about Travis Kelce after major touchdown
Henry Winkler joined the wave of celebrations after Travis Kelce’s historic third-quarter touchdown on October 27. The beloved actor took to X (formerly Twitter) to share his excitement, writing simply, “Congratulations!!!”
The post came minutes after Kelce caught a 10-yard pass from quarterback Patrick Mahomes, making it his 100th career receiving touchdown (including postseason games). The score also tied Kelce with Priest Holmes as the Kansas City Chiefs’ all-time touchdown leader with 83 regular-season scores. The Chiefs went on to defeat the Commanders 28-7, securing their third straight win.
This isn’t the first time Winkler has praised Kelce. The veteran actor previously applauded the tight end’s acting debut in FX’s Grotesquerie, which was directed by Winkler’s son, Max Winkler. After watching Kelce’s performance, Winkler called him a “natural” and said his acting was “great” (via People). Winkler has also been a vocal fan of Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Earlier this year, he was spotted cheering for the Chiefs during the Super Bowl, making him one of the team’s most loyal celebrity supporters.
For more context, Travis Kelce’s touchdown on Monday night was more than just a score — it was a piece of NFL history. With 100 total touchdown receptions, he joined an elite group of tight ends that includes Antonio Gates (118), Tony Gonzalez (115), and Rob Gronkowski (107).
The 36-year-old has already built a Hall of Fame–worthy resume with 10 Pro Bowl selections, four first-team All-Pro honors, and multiple postseason records. He holds the NFL marks for most 1,000-yard seasons (7) and most postseason receptions (172) by a tight end.
