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Kansas City Chiefs History

Remembering Joe Delaney on the anniversary of his death

In 1983, the Kansas City running back died while trying to save three children from drowning.

In future years, ‘The Chiefs’ Way’ will still be something to remember

While Patrick Mahomes plays a big part in Kansas City’s success, there’s more to it than that.

Patrick Mahomes changed the way football is played

It’s a privilege to watch this man play football.

5 former Chiefs named as Hall of Fame semifinalists

Kansas City has two Senior candidates and three Contributor candidates in the Canton balloting.

Remembering 4 players who were Chiefs for just one game

Recalling the stories of some players whose careers started in Kansas City — and didn’t last long.

4 plays to remember from Chiefs’ 2022 season, what they mean for 2023

Looking at a few key moments from last year and what they tell us about the upcoming season.

Chiefs add wide receiver Dante Hall to their Ring of Honor

The seven-year Kansas City veteran will be inducted during the 2023 season.

Chiefs legend Len Dawson has died

Dawson was the team’s quarterback before the team arrived in Kansas City — and was MVP of Super Bowl IV.

Remembering the history of Thanksgiving Day football — and the Chiefs

We all know it: turkey is the second-best part of Thanksgiving.

Rocky’s World: The battle for the Preston Road Trophy

The story of the trophy that the Hunt family and Jerry Jones have fought over for more than two decades.

Priest Holmes: the engine of the Chiefs’ original high-power offense

Our Lords of the Ring series highlights the careers and personal lives of the greatest Chiefs of all time.

Lords of The Ring: Ed Budde, a key player of the Super Bowl IV champions

Lords of the Ring is a series that highlights the careers and personal lives of the greatest Chiefs of all time.

Ranking the Chiefs: our readers speak

Wrapping up our lists of top five all-time Chiefs — this time with nothing but the voices of our readers.

Ranking the Chiefs: what our readers think

Arrowhead Pride contributors have now chosen their top five Chiefs. Let’s see what you, the readers, thought of those lists — and give you a chance to create your own.

Ranking the Chiefs: when all is said and done, the franchise will be synonymous with one man

On Saturdays through May, Arrowhead Pride contributors weighed in on the five best Chiefs of all time. Pete Sweeney steps to the plate for the final swing.

Ranking the Chiefs: Travis Kelce has been as consistently dominant as any in history

On Saturdays through May, Arrowhead Pride contributors weigh in on the five best Chiefs of all time. Now it’s Matt Lane’s turn.

Ranking the Chiefs: Curley Culp commanded a double team

On Saturdays through May, Arrowhead Pride contributors weigh in on the five best Chiefs of all time. Craig Stout takes his turn.

Ranking the Chiefs: Will Shields never missed a game

On Saturdays through May, Arrowhead Pride contributors weigh in on the five best Chiefs of all time. Now Ethan Douglas takes his turn.

Ranking the Chiefs: Jan Stenerud turned placekickers into weapons

On Saturdays through May, Arrowhead Pride contributors weigh in on the five best Chiefs of all time. After a break for NFL Draft Weekend, John Dixon takes a turn.

Ranking the Chiefs: Jamaal Charles was the king of the Game Pass Era

On Saturdays through May, Arrowhead Pride contributors weigh in on the five best Chiefs of all time. This time, Tom Childs takes a unique approach from across the pond.

Ranking the Chiefs: without Bobby Bell, the team’s story is incomplete

On Saturdays through May, Arrowhead Pride contributors weigh in on the five best Chiefs of all time. This week, Kent Swanson takes his turn.

Ranking the Chiefs: Jamaal Charles was the best of all running backs

On Saturdays through May, Arrowhead Pride contributors weigh in on the five best Chiefs of all time. This time, Matt Stagner weighs in.

Ranking the Chiefs: Derrick Johnson squeaks in the top five

On Saturdays through May, Arrowhead Pride contributors will weigh in on the five best Chiefs of all time. Ron Kopp leads us off.

Tony Gonzalez — the reluctant football player who will now be enshrined in the Hall of Fame

Some kids dream about becoming sports stars, but one California kid just dreamed about having fun

Johnny Robinson’s long wait for the Hall of Fame is over — and he’s earned his spot

The legendary Chiefs safety has finally been elected to the Hall of Fame, and we got a chance to hear his story.

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