Jason Kelce Announces Plans to Revive Backyard Sports Video Games

The retired NFL star aims to purchase the rights to the nostalgic '90s franchises, sparking excitement among fans.

Jason Kelce, recently retired NFL star, plans to revive the beloved '90s video game franchises Backyard Football and Backyard Baseball.
Kelce revealed his intentions on the New Heights podcast, co-hosted with his brother Travis Kelce, expressing a desire to purchase the rights to the games.
The Backyard Sports series, known for combining real sports stars with fictional children, started in 1997 and has included various sports.
The rights to the franchise have changed hands multiple times, with Day 6 Sports Group being the most recent holder according to legal information site Justia.
Kelce's interest in reviving the franchise has sparked excitement among fans, with the potential for mobile versions of the games being discussed.