Local Ravens supporters get ready to pack Lew’s Grill & Bar for Sunday’s AFC Championship Game.
WALDO, Missouri (KCTV) – With the Chiefs heading to their sixth consecutive AFC Championship game, some in Kansas City may believe that everyone in town is a Chiefs fan. However, a brief stop at Lew’s Grill & Bar in Waldo will immediately reveal that this is not the case.
On Friday, the trash talking between Chiefs and Ravens fans began.
“When you guys leave, we are going to say ‘Chiefs, Chiefs, Chiefs, Chiefs,'” said one Chiefs supporter as the Ravens’ local fan group, the Midwest Nest, began to adorn the inside of Lew’s. Members of the club understand that cheering on the Ravens in the heart of Chiefs Kingdom requires courage.
“”Baltimore-ians have a little bit of a chip on their shoulder, and when we get together, we really bond,” Midwest Nest President David Lewandowski explained.
Friday night, the “Purple Faithful” in Kansas City began to fortify their position for Sunday’s big game.
“I’ve just been really excited that the Ravens have gotten this far,” explained Lynne Bailey-Hammel. “I have to say, the Chiefs supporters have been quite polite to us. Despite the fact that I’ve been wearing purple all week, the majority of them have not treated me harshly.”
The staff at Lew’s wants Kansas City to know that they are Chiefs fans. In fact, the bar’s owners have had season tickets since the 1960s.
“To have two very loyal, rabid fanbases has been great for our business,” said George Clarke, the bar’s general manager. “The Ravens’ Nest has been a good supporter of small businesses like ours, but don’t get
While the Ravens are the AFC’s top seed, some of their fans are already discussing what would happen if their team lost.
“I believe Lamar [Jackson] is so entertaining to watch. “Even if we don’t win, we have two of the best quarterbacks in the country to watch,” Bailey-Hammel stated.
For those in Kansas City who want to watch the game at Lew’s, the bartenders advised arriving early. They will open at 11 a.m. and expect a packed house.
