Chris Jones traces his tendency to get emotional back to the first of the Chiefs’ seven straight appearances in the AFC Championship game.

Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones has a history of tearing up during the national anthem, and he came ready for his emotions during Sunday’s Super Bowl. During musician Jon Batiste’s stirring rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner,” Jones actually had a tissue with him ready to wipe away his tears.

The United States national anthem is played before each sporting occasion across all levels, but the performance prior to a Super Bowl is one of the most coveted slots given the game's coverage