Mtp.Chiefs Legend Tony Gonzalez Sells Final Game-Worn Jersey to Support Teammate Battling Parkinson’s Disease
Kansas City, Missouri – November 4, 2025
In an emotional act that has captured the hearts of Chiefs Kingdom, Tony Gonzalez — the Hall of Fame tight end and cornerstone of Kansas City’s offense for over a decade — has auctioned off the game-worn jersey from his final NFL game to support a lesser-known former teammate now facing one of life’s toughest battles: Parkinson’s disease.
That teammate is Casey Wiegmann, the reliable and undersung center who anchored the Chiefs’ offensive line from 2001 to 2007, and 2010 to 2011 snapping the ball to Gonzalez and Trent Green during some of the most prolific offensive years in franchise history. Known for his toughness and consistency, Wiegmann started 111 consecutive games in Kansas City and earned a reputation as one of the most dependable linemen in football — rarely in the spotlight, but always in the fight.
Now 52, Wiegmann has been quietly battling early-onset Parkinson’s, a neurological disorder that has affected his coordination and speech. Those close to him describe the same trademark grit that once made him an ironman on the field — refusing pity, continuing to coach youth players in Kansas, and using his story to raise awareness about player health.
“Casey was one of those guys who never asked for recognition,” Gonzalez said, his voice heavy with emotion. “He protected us, play after play, without complaint. Now he’s fighting something far tougher than any defense we ever faced — and I want this jersey to fight for him, the same way he fought for me.”
The jersey, worn by Gonzalez in his final NFL game in 2013, is a symbol of an era — and of a friendship built on respect, not fame. The proceeds from the auction will go directly to the Chiefs Alumni Health & Wellness Fund, which will help cover Wiegmann’s medical treatment and fund ongoing research into Parkinson’s and other neurodegenerative conditions affecting retired players.
“This jersey carried our pride, our pain, and our victories,” Gonzalez reflected. “If it can now carry hope for a brother who gave everything to this team, then it’s still doing its job.”
For Chiefs fans, the gesture goes beyond nostalgia — it’s a reminder of what truly defines Kansas City football: loyalty, humility, and the unbreakable bond between teammates who never stop fighting for one another, even long after the final whistle.
In Kansas City, heroes may retire — but brotherhood never does.
