Pa’s Shapiro makes his Super Bowl bet with Mo., Ks., govs
Team flags and food, not to mention state bragging rights and pride, are now at stake
By John L. Micek – Capital-Star
HARRISBURG, PA – With the kickoff for Super Bowl LVII between the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs now just a couple of days away, an inevitable rite of the season is now upon us.
Namely, the annual Super Bowl bet between the governors of the rival states.
And this year is no exception.
On Thursday, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro announced his Super Bowl bets with Missouri Gov. Mike Parson and Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly.
In a statement, Shapiro said that he and Parson will trade Eagles’ and Chiefs’ team flags ahead of the game, with the loser required to hang the winning team’s flag in their office next week.
“Looking forward to exchanging flags with @GovParsonMO in Arizona this weekend,” Shapiro tweeted on Thursday, adding that he was “especially looking forward to seeing the @Eagles flag hanging in the Missouri Capitol when the Birds win on Sunday. #FlyEaglesFly.”
In a statement, Shapiro said he’d be attending the game with First Lady Lori Shapiro in Glendale, Ariz. on Sunday.
In a tweet of his own, Parson hit back with a little friendly smack talk.
“We joined Pennsylvania @GovernorShapiro in a friendly wager on Super Bowl LVII. My prediction:@Chiefs 30, Eagles 27 LET’S GO CHIEFS!”
In his bet with Kelly, Shapiro wagered a variety of local snacks, including soft pretzels from Philly Style Hand Twisted Soft Pretzel Bakery in Levittown, Cheesesteaks from Tony Luke’s in Philadelphia, and Eagles Mini Donuts from Collegeville Italian Bakery in Montgomery County.
From Kansas, Kelly wagered Creekstone Farms Black Angus Beef and chocolate-covered sunflower seeds, Shapiro’s office said in a statement.
Kelly also proved game day ready, tweeting, “You’re on, @GovernorShapiro! My bet is on the @Chiefs. I’m already clearing out my fridge so I have plenty of space for all the Philadelphia treats you’re about to send my way.”
