Before the Super Bowls, before the touchdowns, before Taylor Swift — Travis Kelce was just a lanky teenager in Ohio… forced into a Halloween costume by his big brother Jason.

Now, thanks to a recently unearthed 2005 high school yearbook photo, fans are getting a hilarious glimpse at the future NFL star’s not-so-thrilled teenage years — complete with a fake mustache, green overalls, and one unforgettable scowl.

 The Photo That Broke the Internet

The resurfaced yearbook snap shows 16-year-old Travis Kelce posing in his high school gymnasium, dressed as Luigi from Super Mario Bros., standing beside his classmate Bianca Vann, who went as Rosa Parks — and together, they won the school’s Halloween costume contest that year.

The caption in the old clipping reads:

“Sophomores Travis Kelce and Bianca Vann were the winners of the costume contest at the 2005 Halloween festival. Kelce was dressed as Luigi, while Vann portrayed Rosa Parks.”

While Bianca looked confident and composed, young Travis looked… well, less than amused. His massive faux mustache drooped. His green cap sat slightly crooked. And that expression? Pure “I was forced to do this” energy.

 “I Was NOT Ecstatic to Be Luigi, Man…”

Fast-forward to adulthood — and of course, the brothers had to relive the moment on their hit New Heights podcast.

Jason Kelce, 37, couldn’t resist teasing his younger brother:

“That was my idea, by the way. I made him be Luigi. I was Mario. Big brothers’ privilege.”

Travis rolled his eyes as the infamous photo appeared onscreen.

“You can see how ecstatic I was to be Luigi, man,” he joked, laughing at his own teenage misery. “That’s the face of a guy who just wants to play football.”

Jason fired back:

“It was a great outfit! Admit it.”

Travis shrugged, smirking:

“Okay… it was funny. But I still can’t believe you got to be Mario.”

 Even Mom Weighed In

Donna Kelce, the internet’s favorite football mom, chimed in last year when asked about the brothers’ Mario-and-Luigi phase.

“It was hilarious,” she told Us Weekly. “They were both over six feet tall already — so seeing two giant plumbers walking around was ridiculous. Jason was very salty that Travis won the contest, though!”

Of course, Donna’s right — the image of two towering teenage boys in oversized overalls and fake mustaches is exactly the kind of sibling chaos the world expects from the Kelce family.

 The Family’s Halloween Chaos

The throwback photo has only reignited fans’ obsession with the Kelces’ family dynamic — full of teasing, competitiveness, and love.

Gift baskets

On New Heights, the brothers also revealed that their dad, Ed Kelce, was the “Grinch of Halloween.”

“He hated trick-or-treating,” Travis said.
“He’d be like, ‘You’re too old for candy!’ and shut the door,” Jason added, laughing.

Apparently, Ed’s dislike of costumes didn’t stop his sons from turning theirs into legends.

 From “Luigi” to Living Legend

Almost 20 years later, the photo has become an instant fan favorite — spreading across Chiefs Kingdom and Swiftie Twitter alike. Fans are calling it “the most Travis thing ever”: a future superstar begrudgingly playing Luigi and still managing to win.

“He’s been winning everything since 2005,” one fan tweeted.
“Even when he didn’t want to.”

And honestly? That tracks. Whether he’s catching touchdowns, stealing hearts, or reluctantly rocking a fake mustache, Travis Kelce somehow always comes out on top.

 The Throwback That Proves Some Things Never Change

Sure, Travis Kelce now rocks designer suits and Super Bowl rings instead of overalls — but that mix of charisma, humor, and “I’ll do it for the team” attitude? Still exactly the same.

He might not have wanted to be Luigi…
But two decades later, he’s still winning the costume contest — this time, in real life.