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In 1959 after several unsuccessful attempts at acquiring an NFL
franchise, Lemar Hunt did something that had a major impact on
professional football, he founded the American Football League and
served as it’s president in it’s inaugural season in 1960. A Texan
himself, it seemed fitting that his own team was the Dallas Texans.
Establishing his franchise in his hometown of Dallas meant direct
competition from the NFL’s franchise also located in Dallas, the Dallas
Cowboys. The Texans established themselves as one of the AFL’s most
prominent teams when they won the AFL championship in their 3rd season
in a game that was the longest running pro football game up to that
point. In 1963 Hunt decided it would be wise to move the Texans to
Kansas City. At that time the team became known as the Cheifs and
continued their success with a second AFL Championship win in 1966. The
Chiefs also became the first AFL franchise to compete in a Super Bowl
competition. In 1969 they won a third title and became the only team in
the AFL’s history to accomplish that feat. At Super Bowl IV the Chiefs
pulled out a win over the much favored Minnesota Vikings. That game
became the last game ever played by an AFL team. The AFL disbanded but
not without making significant impressions in pro football in the
1960’s. The Chiefs went on to win the AFC Western Division Championship
in 1971 and then dropped out of playoff contention until 1986. The
chiefs have seven hall of famers including Lamar Hunt.
The Chiefs started out playing at Municipal Stadium in Kansas City. In
1972 they moved into Arrowhead Stadium, where they still call home.
Arrowhead Stadium is said to be one of the finest facilites in the
world. Many venues similar to Arrowhead have not withstood the test of
time. The preservation of Arrowhead Stadium is due in great to the
Jackson County’s leadership. Kansas City’s home field advantage is far
better than any other NFL franchise. The Chiefs fans have sold out the
Stadium 43 consecutive times since 1992. The Chiefs hold an outstanding
27-5 record at home. The stadium went to a natural playing surface in
1994 and a state of the art Jumbo Tron was installed. Arrowhead Stadium
seats 78,097.
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Kansas City Chiefs Accomplishments:
Super Bowl Championships – IV
AFL Championships – 1962, 1966, 1969
AFL Western Division Championship – 1962, 1966, 1968(ended in tie)
AFC Western Division Championship – 1971, 1993, 1995, 1997, 2003 |
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