Actor Henry Winkler was thrilled by Chiefs’ Super Bowl victory, says he’s coming to KC

Like most of the nation, actor Henry Winkler was glued to his television during Super Bowl LVII.

Winkler, who starred in “Happy Days,” “The Waterboy” and “Barry,” is a huge fan of the Chiefs and quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Winkler met Mahomes in November before the Chiefs played the Chargers at SoFi Stadium and Mahomes gave Winkler an autographed jersey..

During a visit last week on “The Rich Eisen Show,” Winkler was asked about the Super Bowl.

“I watched it right here wearing my jersey,” Winkler said. “We were in our family room. Friends came over. We had tacos with shrimp and chicken. A Winkler favorite, which is Mexican salad. And it was delicious. And we cheered and yelled. And I want to tell you the Eagles, they are a wonderful team. They’re a good team. The Chiefs, of course, are the champions.”

Winkler, 77, was simply amazed at Mahomes’ ability to overcome tweaking a high-ankle sprain that had plagued him through the playoffs.

“I mean, come on, Patrick Mahomes, I wasn’t kidding when I said he is like, in the heavens somewhere,” Winkler said. “He plays on a whole other level. I just want to say as a short Jew, I couldn’t play on a sprained toe, let alone a high ankle.

“I would fall down, I would have them take me off on a stretcher. I would be in an ambulance. And he runs down the field like a cheetah.”

Winkler, who gave Mahomes an open dinner invitation at his home, said he will be in Kansas City next month at the World of Wheels Autorama at the Convention Center. The Autorama website shows Winkler will be at the show on March 10, 11 and 12.

Eisen said perhaps Winkler could visit Mahomes in Kansas City, and Winkler was open to the idea. But Winkler repeated the dinner offer at his home, too.

“If he’s in LA, if he comes for meetings and I am here,” Winkler said, “he is at my table.“

A new Chiefs video

Before the Chiefs opened the playoffs, Winkler narrated a video for the team that celebrated the fans’ superstitions.

After the Super Bowl victory, Winkler narrated another video, which the team shared Tuesday.