The Kansas City Chiefs were foun
The Kansas City Chiefs were founded by
Lamar Hunt in 1960 as the Dallas Texans, a charter member of the AFL.
The team moved to Kansas City in 1963 and then became part of the NFL
once the AFL-NFL merger was completed. The Chiefs also hold the
distinction of being the second AFL team to defeat an NFL team in the
Super Bowl (the Jets had done so the year before).
In the short history of the AFL, the
Chiefs were a dominant force, winning three championships: 1962, 1966
and 1969. In 1962, the then Texans defeated the Houston Oilers 20-17 in
a thrilling, two overtime game.
In 1966, the Chiefs beat the Bills
31-7. The Chiefs then advanced to Super Bowl I, where they were
defeated 35-10 by the Green Bay Packers.
Finally, in 1969, Kansas City defeated
the Oakland Raiders 17-7 to advance to Super Bowl IV against the
Minnesota Vikings. Although the Vikings were favored, the Chiefs won
23-7.
The Chiefs of these early years had an
impressive collection of talent. Head coach Hank Stram was noted for
his colorful personality and innovative play calling. He helmed a team
that also featured quarterback Len Dawson, linebackers Bobby Bell and
Willie Lanier, and defensive tackle Buck Buchanan, all now in the Hall
of Fame.
After Stram, the coach the Chiefs are
most associated with is Marty Schottenheimer, who spent ten seasons
with the team and compiled a record of 101-58-1. During his tenure with
the Chiefs, they made seven trips to the playoffs, won three division
titles and advanced to the AFC Championship game in 1993, where they
lost to the Buffalo Bills.
Some of the most notable Chiefs during
and after the Schottenheimer era include cornerback Dale Carter,
linebacker Derrick Thomas, tight end Tony Gonzalez, running backs
Priest Holmes and Larry Johnson, free safety Deron Cherry, guard Will
Shields and defensive end Neil Smith.
Championship Game Appearances:
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1962: Won 20-17 over the Houston
Oilers
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1966 (AFL Championship): Won 31-7
over the Buffalo Bills
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1967 (Super Bowl I): Lost 35-10 to
the Green Bay Packers
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1969 (AFL Championship): Won 17-7
over the Oakland Raiders
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1970 (IV): Won 23-7 over the
Minnesota Vikings
Hall of Famers:
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Marcus Allen, Running Back
(1993-1997)
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Bobby Bell, Linebacker
(1963-1974)
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Buck Buchanan, Defensive
Tackle (1963-1975)
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Len Dawson, Quarterback
(1963-1975)
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Lamar Hunt Founder,
Founder/Owner (1960-2006)
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Willie Lanier, Linebacker
(1967-1977)
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Marv Levy, Head Coach
(1978-1982)
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Joe Montana, Quarterback
(1993—1994)
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Warren Moon, Quarterback
(1999-2000)
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Jan Stenerud, Placekicker
(1967-1979)
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Hank Stram, Head Coach
(1960-1974)
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Emmitt Thomas, Cornerback
(1966-1978)
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Mike Webster, Center
(1989-1990)
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