Decades after Mike Ditka, John Mackey, and Jackie Smith changed how the NFL viewed tight ends, Tony Gonzalez set a new standard for the position. In college, the 6’5”, 240-pound Gonzalez played basketball and football for the Cal Golden Bears. He used his freakish athleticism to create notable mismatches with defenders. Then, after becoming a first-round NFL … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Tony Gonzalez (Story)
Kansas City Chiefs History
The Life And Career Of Curley Culp (Story)
In 1968, newly drafted by the Denver Broncos, Curley Culp was traded to the Kansas City Chiefs. The acquisition was a boon for the Chiefs, who already had a stable full of future Hall of Famers. The team inserted Culp at defensive tackle, and he helped the team win Super Bowl IV a year … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Curley Culp (Story)
The Life And Career Of Bobby Bell (Story)
Bobby Bell emerged as one of the greatest linebackers in pro football history during his iconic twelve-year career with the Kansas City Chiefs from 1963 to 1974. Prior to settling in at linebacker, Bell played various positions including quarterback and defensive lineman. Bell was so versatile, legendary Chiefs head coach Hank Stram thought he was the only … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Bobby Bell (Story)
The Life And Career Of Mack Lee Hill (Story)
No fullback in the American Football League in the 1960s had a more deserving nickname than the Kansas City Chiefs Mack Lee "The Truck" Hill. Hill was a muscular and powerful fullback who ran like a Mack truck. He struck fear into the hearts of defenders because he was one of the hardest players to tackle during his heyday. The unheralded Hill piqued the … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Mack Lee Hill (Story)
The Life And Career Of Len Dawson (Story)
There's no question that Len Dawson set the bar high for Kansas City Chiefs quarterbacks during his heyday in the 1960s. The man nicknamed "Lenny the Cool" helped the Dallas Texans/Kansas City Chiefs win three AFL championships and one Super Bowl title. Nobody saw that coming after a forgettable combined five-year stint with the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cleveland … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Len Dawson (Story)