Kansas City Chiefs star Mecole Hardman has experienced a double dose of joy. While witnessing his team stage an impressive comeback to win the Super Bowl after being down by 10 points at halftime, his girlfriend welcomed their first child into the world.

Prior to the highly anticipated game, Hardman shared the news that his girlfriend, Chariah Gordon, had gone into labor just hours before the Chiefs faced off against the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LVII.

Although the 24-year-old wide receiver was sidelined due to injury, he remained fully engaged with his team, providing active commentary on Twitter throughout the game.

Following the Chiefs’ thrilling victory over the Eagles with a score of 38-35 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, AZ, Hardman’s night took an even more delightful turn—he became a father.

Sharing a heartfelt moment on Instagram, Hardman posted a photo from what appeared to be a hospital room where Chariah had given birth, captioning it with the words, “He’s here.”

Mecole and Chariah had announced their pregnancy last October, revealing they were expecting a baby boy. During the holiday season, they shared a sweet photo, expressing, “Last Christmas we have to ourselves.”

With two Super Bowl championships under his belt and now a father, Mecole Hardman has plenty to celebrate. Congratulations!