49ers Super Bowl loss to Chiefs means Pelosi owes fellow Democrat candy
The House speaker had a friendly bet over the outcome of the NFL championship game
The San Francisco 49ers' Super Bowl loss means that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi owes another Democrat loads of candy and other "California delicacies" after losing a friendly bet.
Pelosi and Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Mo., represent the home districts for the 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs. They announced their wager last week. Cleaver bet a platter of Kansas City BBQ on a Chiefs win, and his team pulled out a victory 31-20.
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"The 49ers have proven to be an exceptional team this season, but they haven't faced Patrick Mahomes, the Legion of Zoom, or the gritty Kansas City defense,” Cleaver said ahead of the game. "After 50 years of waiting, this Sunday we will see the Chiefs bring a Lombardi trophy back home to Chiefs Kingdom. As Kansas Citians celebrate in the streets, I look forward to enjoying some of California's finest Ghiradelli chocolates."
Pelosi's wager included See’s Candies, Ghirardelli Chocolate, almonds and pistachios. See's and Ghiradelli are both headquartered in San Francisco.
Kansas City Chiefs' Travis Kelce kisses the trophy after defeating the San Francisco 49ers in the NFL Super Bowl 54 football game Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Members of the Chiefs will earn a sizable check for their win over the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LIV on Sunday.
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Postseason pay is predetermined by the NFL’s collective-bargaining agreement. All players on a given team receive the same bonus share linked to their team’s progression through the playoffs.
Chiefs players will each receive a $124,000 check. Players on the 49ers will each earn $62,000 for the game.
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