Some vintage AFL action - the Chiefs Mike Garrett waits for veteran Ed Budde to make his block on Charger Rick Redman. Budde, a 1st round pick out of Michigan State in 1963 played 14 years for Kansas City. Redman, a 5th-round pick from Washington, played 9 seasons for San Diego. That's QB Len Dawson in the background.
6 AFL All Star selections a s well as a NFL Pro Bowl in 1972. Len Dawson led the Dallas Texans to an AFL Title in 1962 and a Super Bowl win in 1969.
3 of the top quarterbacks in Pro Football going into the 1968 NFL season - Joe Namath, Len Dawson and Johnny Unitas. Namath had just been the first QB to pass for over 4,000 yards in 1967.
The Big Cat breaks through! Ernie Ladd gets into the Chiefs backfield and causes some chaos. That's Len Dawson and Jon Gilliam pictured here.
A Vintage photograph of Len Dawson, the Hall of Fame quarterback who led the Kansas City Chiefs to a Super Bowl IV victory. Check out the 10-Year AFL Anniversary Patch on his left shoulder.
Chiefs quarterback Len Dawson eludes the advances of BillRedskins great Ron McDole.
The Oliers Gary Cutsinger gets around his blocker to put some pressure on Chief quarterback Len Dawson. All Star tackle Jim Tyrer is at the right.
From Super Bowl IV - The Chiefs EJ Holub & Len Dawson
Len Dawson joined the Chiefs in 1962 (when they were in Dallas and still known as the Texans) and led them to and an AFL Title. Among Chiefs franchise quarterbacks, still ranks #1 in wins - 93, and #2 in Passing yards, touchdowns, attempts and completions.
The ball comes loose as Raider Ike Lassiter flattens Chefs quarterback Len Dawson. Team mate Ben Davidson is ready to join the fun.
Len Dawson directs that Kansas City Chiefs offense against the Jets, probably around 1964. Running back Curtis McClinton with lineman Ed Budde, Jon Gilliam and Al Reynolds up font.
Packers Great Willie Davis puts some pressure on Kansas City quarterback Len Dawson in Super Bowl I. The Packers won the first ever Super Bowl in 1967 by dominating the Chiefs with a 35-10 win. The Packers defense had 6 sacks and an interception.
Even in this still picture you can sense to motivation as Len Dawson and that great Kansas City offense breaks the huddle. How many players can you name from that Championship team of 1969?
Chiefs Hall of Fame quarterback Len Dawson.
Chief's Hall of Fame quarterback Len Dawson led Chiefs/Texans teams to a total of 93 regular season wins and 5 post-season wins including 2 AFL Titles and a World Title in 1969.
Chiefs quarterback Len Dawson is stopped by the Raiders defense. #83 is Raider Ben Davidson.
Action from the Chiefs-Vikings showdown in Super Bowl IV. Chiefs quarterback Len Dawson gets protection from running back Wendell Hayes as Vikings Carl Eller and Alan Page close in.
Len Dawson gets a stare down from Falcons middle linebacker Tommy Nobis in early 1970s game between Atlanta and Kansas City.
A former 1st-round draft pick of the Pittsburgh Steelers, Len Dawson spent 5 seasons sitting the bench for Pittsburgh and then Cleveland before coach Hank Stram gave him a chance with the Dallas Texans of the AFL in 1962. That year he not only had a league-high 29 passing touchdowns and a 61% pas-completion percentage, he led the Texans to an AFL Championship over Houston.
Chiefs QB Len Dawson gets good protection behind the likes of Ed Budde & Jim Tyer in Super Bowl I. The story behind this picture is this is the play where Dawson hit running back Curtis McClinton for the Chiefs lone touchdown of the game.
The Packers shown here are #60 - linebacker Lee Roy Caffey and defensive tackle Henry Jordan (#74).
Chiefs quarterback Len Dawson set to get the snap from center EJ Holub. Holub began his career at linebacker with Kansas City and was switched to center the last 3 seasons of his 10-year career. He started at linebacker in Super Bowl I and at center in Super Bowl IV.
A page from the 1966 issue of Pro Football Almanac previewing the Kansas City Chiefs. A sketch of quarterback Len Dawson (#16) as he hands off to Curtis McClinton (#32). The Chiefs would end up being crowned the 1966 AFL Champions and face the Green Bay Packers in Super Bowl I. The caption refers to the sudden and tragic death of star running back Mack Lee Hill the previous year.
Standing tall behind the blocking of Wayne Frazier (#66) and Curtis McClinton (#32) Chiefs QB Len Dawson (#16) sets up to pass under the pressure of Henry Jordan (#74) & Willie Davis (#87). The best of both leagues met after the 1966 season and Dawson and his Chiefs were clearly outmatched against the Packers. Three years later Dawson would return in Super Bowl IV and write a very different story.
Also seen above are Packers linebacker Lee Roy Caffey (#60) and Chiefs Chris Buford (#88) & defensiveback Emmitt Thomas (#18) on the sideline.
The quarterbacks for the college All Stars of the 1957 Chicago College All Star game. From left to right: John Brodie of Stanford, quarterbacks coach Otto Graham, Len Dawson of the Purdue Boilermakers, Paul Hornung of Notre Dame and All Stars Head Coach Curly Lambeau. In 1957 the Giants defeated the All Stars 22-12.
Chiefs and Broncos, 1970. Kansas City quarterback Len Dawson readies to throw as Denver All Pro defensive end Rich Jackson moves in.
Meanwhile in Pittsburgh at the start of the 1958 NFL season.
With the Broncos John McGeever (#47) applying the duress Chiefs quarterback Len Dawson (#16) looks downfield for someone open.
Chiefs quarterback Len Dawson (#16) gets behind the blocking of All-AFL lineman Jim Tyrer (#77) and running back Wendell Hayes (#38). And that's defensive lineman Tony Cline (#84) of the Raiders containing.
Leading the AFL Champion Chiefs in the first Super Bowl against Green Bay of the NFL. The Chiefs offense never got on track as Green Bay's defense managed 6 sacks and an interception. Final score - Packers 35 Chiefs 10.
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Chiefs QB Len Dawson passes behind the blocking of offensive lineman Wayne Frazier (#66) & Jim Tyrer (#77) in the 1966 AFL Championship game. Dawson completed 16 of 24 passes for 227 yards and 2 touchdowns in the 31-7 beatdown of the Bills. The Chiefs went on to play the Green Bay Packers in the very first Super Bowl.
The Offense of the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl IV. Half-back Mike Garrett takes a hand-off from Quarterback Len Dawson and takes off around the right side. (#45) Fullback Robert Holmes leads as lineman (#71) Ed Budde and (#73) Dave Hill control the line-of-scrimmage. Vikings Hall of Fame defensive lineman is being handled quite well by Center E.J. Holub (#55).
Super Bowl 4 was the last official confrontation in the old NFL/AFL and ended up as a resounding upset for the Chiefs in a 23-7 victory over Bud Grant's Minnesota Vikings. Chiefs Kicker Jan Stenerud kicked 3 field goals and Mike Garrett rushed for 1 score. QB Dawson also connected with receiver Otis Taylor for another touchdown.
The Chiefs Mike Garrett looks for running room. Quarterback Len Dawson (#16) watches from the background.
