- 1963
- 1967
- 1970
- 1970
- 1972
- 2006
- 2020
- 2022
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Moving to Kansas City
Hunt agreed to relocate the franchise to Kansas City on May 22, 1963, and on May 26 the team was renamed the Kansas City Chiefs. Hunt and head coach Hank Stram initially planned on retaining the Texans name, but a fan contest determined the new “Chiefs” name in honor of Mayor Bartle’s nickname that he acquired in his professional role ... -
Super Bowl Name
The franchise became one of the strongest teams in the now thriving American Football League, with the most playoff appearances for an AFL team (tied with the Oakland Raiders), and the most AFL Championships (three). The team’s dominance helped Lamar Hunt become a central figure in negotiations with NFL Commissioner Pete Rozelle to agree on an AFL–NFL merger. In the ... -
NFL and AFL Merger
Contrary to common belief, it was not the AFL, but the NFL that initiated discussions for a merger between the two leagues, as it was fearful that Davis’ “take no prisoners” tactics would seriously reduce its talent base. Tex Schramm, the general manager of the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys since 1960, secretly contacted AFL owners, led by Lamar Hunt of Kansas ... -
Super Bowl IV Winner 1970
Super Bowl IV, the fourth AFL-NFL World Championship Game in professional American football, was played on January 11, 1970, at Tulane Stadium in New Orleans, Louisiana. The American Football League (AFL) champion Kansas City Chiefs defeated the National Football League (NFL) champion Minnesota Vikings by the score of 23–7. This victory by the AFL squared the Super Bowl series with ... -
Move to Arrowhead Stadium
In 1972, the Chiefs moved into the newly constructed Arrowhead Stadium at the Truman Sports Complex outside of Downtown Kansas City. The team’s first game at Arrowhead was against the St. Louis Cardinals, a game in which the Chiefs won 24–14. Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, is home to the NFL’s Kansas City Chiefs. Part of the Truman Sports ... -
Lamar Hunt Passes Away
Lamar Hunt died December 13, 2006, at Presbyterian Hospital in Dallas of complications related to prostate cancer. The Chiefs honored their owner for the remainder of the season, as did the rest of the league. Upon his death, his son Clark Hunt was named chairman of the Kansas City Chiefs. -
Super Bowl LIV Winner 2020
Super Bowl LIV was an American football game played to determine the champion of the National Football League (NFL) for the 2019 season. The American Football Conference (AFC) champion Kansas City Chiefs defeated the National Football Conference (NFC) champion San Francisco 49ers 31–20, marking their first Super Bowl victory since Super Bowl IV and the Chiefs’ first NFL championship since ... -
Chiefs Overcome a 10-point deficit to Win Super Bowl 54
Super Bowl LVII was an American football game played to determine the champion of the National Football League (NFL) for the 2022 season. It was the 57th Super Bowl and was played on Sunday, February 12, 2023, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, with kickoff time at 4:30 PM MST (UTC-7). The American Football Conference (AFC) champion Kansas City ...
History of the Chiefs
The Kansas City Chiefs have a long and storied history in the National Football League. The team was initially founded as the Dallas Texans in 1959 but moved to Kansas City after just one season. Since then, they have become one of the most successful franchises in NFL history, with four Super Bowl appearances and two championships.
In their first year as the Chiefs (1963), they won an AFL Championship Game against rival San Diego Chargers before winning Super Bowl IV over Minnesota Vikings 23-7 for their first-ever championship title. They would make three more trips to the big game under legendary head coach Hank Stram, losing all three times - twice against Green Bay Packers (Super Bowl I & II) and once versus Miami Dolphins (Super Bowl VI).
In the 1970s, led by Hall of Fame quarterback Len Dawson’s arm along with other stars such as Otis Taylor and Buck Buchanan – who helped form what is known today as “the greatest defense ever assembled” – KC made another run at a championship but fell short again when Oakland Raiders beat them 17-7 at home during AFC Divisional Playoff contest that same year (1973).
Fast forward nearly 50 years later: After decades of mediocrity from 1990 through 2012, which included only 3 playoff appearances and no division titles, Andy Reid assumed head coaching duties prior 2013 season. He took control over Alex Smith's offense while also helping develop young talents like Travis Kelce, Tyreek Hill, Patrick Mahomes, etc., leading the franchise back into playoffs 4 consecutive seasons between 2015–2018, including 2 AFC West Titles(2016 & 2018 )and 1st Lombardi Trophy since 1969 following decisive 31–20 victory over San Francisco 49ers @ Hard Rock Stadium Miami Gardens FL February 2020. This marked the end of 44 years of drought without a trophy and solidified Chief's place among elite teams currently playing professional football across the US!
Chiefs Products
Established
1960
City
Dallas - Kansas City
League History
1970 - Present / National Football League
1960 - 1970 / American Football League
Team History
1963 - Present / Kansas City Chiefs
1960 - 1962 / Dallas Texans
Nickname
Chiefs - The Kansas City Chiefs are one of the most storied franchises in NFL history. With a rich tradition and a passionate fan base, it’s no surprise that their nickname has become synonymous with excellence. But how did they get their name?
It all started in 1960 when Lamar Hunt, founder of the American Football League (AFL), decided to place an AFL team in Kansas City. He wanted to come up with something unique for his new franchise. He settled on “Chiefs” after seeing former Mayor H. Roe Bartle wearing a Native American headdress at an event he attended earlier that year. The mayor was known as “The Chief” due to his involvement with local tribes, and Hunt thought this would also fit his team's nickname.
Hunt then hired Jack Steadman as a general manager who put together the first roster of players, which included future Hall-of-Famer Len Dawson at quarterback – thus beginning one of football's greatest rivalries between him and Joe Namath from the New York Jets!
Since then, the Chiefs have gone on to win two Super Bowl titles (1969 & 1970) while becoming one of the most successful teams in NFL history, not only winning games but also inspiring generations upon generations of fans a long way too! It is clear why they chose such a mighty moniker - because it represents strength, courage leadership just like what you see out there every Sunday during game day!
Championship
Super Bowl 3
2022, 2020, 1970
AFL Championship 0
1962
Stadium
1972 - Present / Arrowhead Stadium
1963 - 1971 / Municipal Stadium
*Dallas*
1960 - 1962 / Cotton Bowl
Owner
2006 - Present / Hunt family, led by Clark Hunt
1960 - 2006 / Lamar Hunt
To qualify as the greatest player for this team, the player must have played one season for this team. If not, we will remove the player.
* verifies that player has played for this team as an added player by a fan.
Retired Number
3 / Jan Stenerud
16 / Len Dawson
18 / Emmitt Thomas
28 / Abner Haynes
33 / Stone Johnson
36 / Mack Lee Hill
58 / Derrick Thomas
63 / Willie Lanier
78 / Bobby Bell
86 / Buck Buchanan
*Blue is this team’s history
