Otis Taylor Kansas City Chiefs
Johnny Robinson
Named as the Free Safety on the AFL All-Time team Robinson is only 1 of only 20 players that were in the American Football League throughout it's entire existence from 1960-1969.
Here he closes in on Jets fullback Emerson Boozer.
Len Dawson
-
A Len Dawson sketch from the 1966 issue of Pro Football Almanac
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.
Chiefs Mack Lee Hill
The AFL All-Star Hill runs through defender Ross O'Hanley of the Boston Defense.
Mike Garrett
A former Heisman Award winner from USC and 2-time AFL All-Star played in 2 of the first 4 Super Bowls and scored a touchdown in Super Bowl 4.
Bobby Bell
Image Gallery of 9-time Pro Bowler and Hall of Fame Linebacker Bobby Bell who played linebacker in the AFL and NFL for 11 years from 1963-1974
Ernie Ladd Kansas City Chiefs
Played the last 2 seasons of his career with the Kansas City Chiefs.
Marcus Allen
Ranked as #72 on The Sporting New top 100 Greatest Football Players, he was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2003.
Len Dawson and the Kansas City Chiefs vs Buffalo Bills in the 1966 AFL Championship
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.
Johnny Robinson and Jimmy Taylor - Super Bowl 1
Former team mates in college at LSU, Johnny Robinson of the Kansas City Chiefs and Jim Taylor of the Packers meet up in Pro Football's first ever Super Bowl in 1967. The result was a resounding victory for Green Bay.
Len Dawson
-
Roger Craig goes over the Kansas City Chiefs defense
Len Dawson
-
Len Dawson
-
Mack Lee Hill Chiefs AFL
It takes 4 San Diego Chargers defenders to bring down Kansas City All-Star Runner Mack Lee Hill of Southern University
Colts QB Jim Harbaugh & the Chiefs Derrick Thomas
1965 Abner Haynes Topps Football Card
His Topps card from 1965. That year he joined the Denver Broncos. Used mostly as a kick returner he led the AFL with 901 return yards.
Len Dawson Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl VI Quarterback
Bobby Bell
Image Gallery of 9-time Pro Bowler and Hall of Fame Linebacker Bobby Bell who played linebacker in the AFL and NFL for 11 years from 1963-1974
Otis Taylor
Len Dawson
-
Len Dawson
-
Bobby Bell
Image Gallery of 9-time Pro Bowler and Hall of Fame Linebacker Bobby Bell who played linebacker in the AFL and NFL for 11 years from 1963-1974
Chiefs Head Coach Hank Stram with Tackle Jim Tyrer
Kansas City Chiefs head coach Hank Stram poses in front of 6-6, 280 pound Offensive Lineman Jim Tyrer. Tyrer was named to 9 Pro Bowls during his 14-year career.
Bobby Bell Kansas City Chiefs 1974 Topps NFL Football Trading Card #59
His 12th and final year of a illustrious Hall of Fame career. Started 10 games.
Len Dawson and EJ Holub of the Kansas City Chiefs
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.
Len Dawson
-
Johnny Robinson 1965 Topps Card
His 1965 Topps Trading Card. That year he had 5 interceptions was named to his 3rd AFL All-Star team.
Kansas City Chiefs Linebackers Jim Lynch, Willie Lanier and Bobby Bell
The Chiefs linebacking corps of the late 1960s that won a World Title in 1969. Jim Lynch (#51), Willie Lanier (#63) and Bobby Bell (#78) have a total of 34 seasons and 468 games between them. Lanier and Bell are in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Bobby Bell 1974 Kansas City Chiefs Topps NFL Football Trading Card #59
On his 1974 Topps Card. His final season of a 12-year professional football career. Started 10 games. Elected into the Hall of Fame in 1983.
Kansas City Chiefs Receiver Otis Taylor
Outstanding Wide Receiver for the Kansas City Chiefs from 1965 to 1975, Otis Taylor was a 3-time Pro Bowler during his 11 year AFL and NFL Career
Len Dawson
-
Otis Taylor
Warren Moon Kansas City Chiefs, 1999-2000
17 year NFL Veteran. Passed for 49,325 yards and 291 touchdowns.
Mark Duper of the Dolphins against Kevin Ross of the Chiefs
Dolphins reciever Mark Duper (#85) battles veteran defender Kevin Ross (#31) of the Chiefs
John Alt Kansas City Chiefs Tackle
Left Offensive Tackle of the Kansas City Chiefs for 13 years. John Alt was a 1st Round pick in the 1984 NFL draft out of Iowa.
Len Dawson
-
Willie Lanier, Kansas City Chiefs
Johnny Robinson, Chiefs Defender 1960-1971
Member of the Kansas City Chiefs from 1960-1971. Named to the NFL Team of the Decade for the 1960's and the AFL's Hall of Fame's All-time Team Safety.
Kansas City's Silver Anniversary Team and Chief's Chiefs Hall of Fame.
Played in 3 American League Championships as well as Super Bowls I and the Chiefs Super Bowl IV victory.
7-time First Team All-Star/All-Pro.
3-time Second Team All-Pro.
6-time All League.
7 Pro Bowls.
Willie Lanier stops Hoyle Granger in 1969
Willie Lanier of the Kansas City Chiefs takes on not one but 2 Oilers here in 1969. Both Hoyle Granger and Bobby Maples are brought to abrupt stop by Lanier.
Charley Taylor Redskins catch vs Jim Marsalis of the Chiefs in 1971
Early 1970s action, 1971 maybe, as the Redskins Charley Taylor makes a catch against Jim Marsalis of the Kansas City Chiefs. This might be from the 1971 game at Kansas City Municipal Stadium where Taylor had 7 catches for 125 yards and 2 touchdowns, But the Chiefs pulled it out 27-20.
Mike Garrett Gains Yards Against Chargers
Gaining a total of 3246 yards as a Chief, Mike Garrett averaged 4.4 yards a carry. His best year as a Chief was 1967. Selected as a 1st Team All-Pro that season he ran for 1087 yards and 9 touchdowns. He also caught 46 passes and another touchdown.
Jim Tyrer
Offensive Lineman for the Kansas City Chiefs from 1961 to 1973, Jim Tyrer
Willie Lanier and Willie Mitchell stop OJ Simpson in 1969
Linebacker Willie Lanier and Defensive back Willie Mitchell lead the Chiefs defense in stopping a rookie OJ Simpson during the 1969 AFL season.
Bobby Bell Kansas City Chiefs AFL
Mike Garrett, NFL AFL
The 20th-Round draft pick of the Kansas City Chiefs as well as the 2nd-round draft pick of Los Angeles Rams. He chose the Chiefs after they made a better offer than the Rams. He went on the rush for 801 yards his rookie season while averaging almost 5-and-a-half yards a carry. He played in Super Bowl I, the loss to Green Bay and the upset victory over the Vikings in Super Bowl IV.
He joined the Chargers during the 1970 season and stayed with them until 1973 when he retired.
Cornelius Bennett tackles Marcus Allen
Bills defensive tackle Cornelius Bennett closes in on Chief's runner Marcus Allen.
Len Dawson
-
Bobby Bell
Image Gallery of 9-time Pro Bowler and Hall of Fame Linebacker Bobby Bell who played linebacker in the AFL and NFL for 11 years from 1963-1974
Bobby Bell
Image Gallery of 9-time Pro Bowler and Hall of Fame Linebacker Bobby Bell who played linebacker in the AFL and NFL for 11 years from 1963-1974
Mike Garrett 1970 Kansas City Chiefs Topps Card
The 1970 Topps Trading Card for Kansas City Chiefs Pro Bowl Bowl Running back Mike Garrett. Garrett played 4 full seasons in Kansas City before going to the San Diego Chargers in 1970.
Willie Lanier
Mike Garrett, Chiefs pursued by Mike Curtis of the Colts in 1970
With Colt defenders all around, Chiefs runner Mike Garrett carries in 1970. #32 is Colt great Mike Curtis and the Colt directly behind Garrett could be tackle Bubba Smith. The Chiefs won this one 44-24. It was 1 of Baltimore's only 2 losses on the year.
Mike Garrett Kansas City Chiefs 1966 to 1970
The Heisman Trophy Award winner from USC in 1965, Mike Garrett played 4 seasons in Kansas City. With the Chiefs he made 2 Bowls and played on the team that won Super Bowl IV against the Minnesota Vikings.
AFL All-Star Bobby Bell
Hall of Fame Linebacker of the Kansas City Chiefs played in the AFL from 1973 to 1974.
Len Dawson, Chiefs Hall of Fame Quarterback
Chiefs Hall of Fame quarterback Len Dawson.
Len Dawson
-
Billy Cannon, Jim Taylor, Paul Hornung and Abner Haynes
Some of the the Big Name Runners of the 1962 NFL season featured on the back cover of Charlie Conerly's 1962 All Pro Football magazine - the NFL's Jim Taylor & Paul Hornung along with Abner Haynes & Billy Cannon of the AFL.
Len Dawson
-
Fred Arbanas
Fred Arbanas, Tight End, Kansas City Chiefs
John Alt Kansas City Offensive Line
Chiefs Tight End Fred Arbanas makes a catch against John McGeever of the Broncos
AFL All League Tight End Fred Arbanas makes a catch against the Broncos John McGeever in 1964.
Len Dawson
-
Marcus Allen
Ranked as #72 on The Sporting New top 100 Greatest Football Players, he was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2003.
Mike Garrett
A 2-Time Pro Bowl runningback who played 8 seasons in the AFL and NFL for the Kansas City Chiefs and San Diego Chargers from 1966 to 1973.
Len Dawson and the Kansas City Chiefs Offense that Won an World Championship
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?
Mack Lee Hill Chiefs RB
A graduate of Southern University in Baton Rouge Louisiana Mack Lee Hill narrowly missed out on AFL Rookie of the year honors in 1964 to the Jets Matt Snell. That year he averaged 5-and-a-half yards a carry.
Mike Garrett of the Chiefs gets away from Boston's Ron Hall
Heisman Award winner Mike Garrett (#21) eludes Boston's Ron Hall (#23). Garrett averaged 5.4 yards a carry his Rookie season with the Chiefs in 1966. Longtime Patriot Don Webb (#42) is in the background.
Len Dawson
-
Gene Upshaw blocking for Clarence Davis against Jim Lynch and the Kansas City Chiefs
Raiders lineman Gene Upshaw leads the way for running back Clarence Davis against Jim Lynch and the Kansas City defense.
Marcus Allen
Ranked as #72 on The Sporting New top 100 Greatest Football Players, he was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2003.
Len Dawson vs Green Bay Super Bowl 1
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.
Mike Garrett
A 2-Time Pro Bowl runningback who played 8 seasons in the AFL and NFL for the Kansas City Chiefs and San Diego Chargers from 1966 to 1973.
Dave Krieg 1992 Pro Set Football Card #330
After 12 years in Seattle holding almost every passing record in Seahawks book he moved on to play 2 seasons in Kansas City in 1992.
Ed Podolak runs against Doug Buffone and the Chicago Bears Defense in 1973
Chiefs running back Ed Podolak (#14) had a big day against the Bears in 1973 rushing for 134 yards on 28 carries. Here Bears linebacker Doug Buffone (#55) and other members of Chicago's defense work to bring him down. #68 is Bears defensive tackle Jim Osborne who played 13 seasons for the Bears.
Bobby Bell
Image Gallery of 9-time Pro Bowler and Hall of Fame Linebacker Bobby Bell who played linebacker in the AFL and NFL for 11 years from 1963-1974
Otis Taylor
Marcus Allen
Ranked as #72 on The Sporting New top 100 Greatest Football Players, he was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2003.
Daryle Lamonica Passes Over the Chiefs Aaron Brown
Daryle Lamonica gets a passes over the Chiefs Aaron Brown.
Otis Taylor catch in 1969
Otis Taylor (#89) led the Chiefs in 1969 with 696 receiving yards and 7 touchdowns.
Hank Stram with Jim Tyrer on the Kansas City Chiefs Sideline
Kansas City Chiefs sideline in the late 1960. Head coach Hank Stram and the outstanding offensive tackle Jim Tyrer (#77). Tyrer was an 8 time All AFL, and 2 time NFL All Pro
Bobby Bell 1967 Kansas City Chiefs Topps AFL Football Trading Card #69
His 5th year in the AFL - Made his 4th consecutive AFL All Star Game and his his 3rd straight All AFL team. Had 4 interceptions on the year including a 32-yard pick-six in the season opener against Houston.
Willie Lanier, Chiefs
Willie Lanier, Kansas City Chiefs Linebacker
The Chiefs Buck Buchanan Tackles Paul Lowe of the Chargers
Brought down by the Chiefs Hall of Fame Defensive lineman Buck Bucahanan. Lowe finished his 10-year AFL career as the league's #2 All-Time Leading Rusher. He is still the Chargers #2 All-Time Leading Franchise rusher as well.
Len Dawson
-
Carl Eller and Alan Page rushing Len Dawson in Super Bowl IV
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.
Marcus Allen
16-year NFL veteran Marcus Allen was a First Round Draft Pick of the Oakland Raiders in 1982 from USC. During his time in professional football he rushed for 12243 yards and 123 touchdowns. He is still #13 on the All-Time Career List for Yards Rushing and #3 for Rushing Touchdowns.
Abner Haynes Kansas City Chiefs
Running through the Denver Broncos as veteran defensive lineman Ed Cooke reaches out to grab him.
He made the transition with the team as they changed from Dallas to Kansas City. Still holds the franchise record of 12,065 All-Purpose Yards in Career. Inducted into the Chiefs Hall of Fame in 1991.
Mike Garrett
A 2-Time Pro Bowl runningback who played 8 seasons in the AFL and NFL for the Kansas City Chiefs and San Diego Chargers from 1966 to 1973.
Kansas City Chiefs Offense Super Bowl 4
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 Jets John Dockery meets up with Mike Garrett of the Chiefs
Late 1960s Game-play between the Kansas City Chiefs and New York Jets as defensive back John Dockery (#43) breaks down to stop running back Mike Garrett before he can turn up-field for a big gain.
Otis Taylor
Len Dawson
-
Mike Garrett
A 2-Time Pro Bowl runningback who played 8 seasons in the AFL and NFL for the Kansas City Chiefs and San Diego Chargers from 1966 to 1973.
Otis Taylor Kansas City Chiefs 1975 Topps Card
This 1975 Topps card was Otis Taylor's final year in professional football. Unfortunately, this year was by far his most unremarkable season as he failed to record a single catch.
Ted Hendricks of the Raiders stops the Chiefs Tony Reed
Raiders linebacker Ted Hendricks moves in stop Chiefs runner Tony Reed.
Len Dawson
-
Len Dawson
-
Willie Lanier
Chiefs Hall of Fame linebacker Willie Lanier. The 1972 Man of the Year was All AFL twice and NFL All Pro 6 times during his career.
Johnny Robinson
A member of the LSU National Championship team of 1958 he joined the Dallas Texans of the newly formed American Football League in 1960 and remained one of the best defensive players throughout the entire time span of the AFL.
Jim Tyrer, Chiefs Blocking for Mike Livingston in 1969
Chiefs quarterback Mike Livingston gets protection from Jim Tyrer (#77) and offense against the Oilers in 1969. Tyrer was an 8-time AFL All-League selection as well as a 2-time NFL Pro Bowler.
Len Dawson
-
Mike Garrett
A 2-Time Pro Bowl runningback who played 8 seasons in the AFL and NFL for the Kansas City Chiefs and San Diego Chargers from 1966 to 1973.
Len Dawson - Kansas City Chiefs Hall of Fame Quarterback
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.
Warren Moon - Chiefs Quarterback
17 year NFL Veteran. Passed for 49,325 yards and 291 touchdowns.
Otis Taylor
Mack Lee Hill American Football League
Jim Kelly under Pressure from Derrick Thomas
Chiefs Hall of Fame linebacker Derrick Thomas puts the heat on the Bills Jim Kelly
Rookie Sam "Bam" Cunningham scores against Kansas City in 1973
Sam "Bam" Cunningham goes up and over Kansas City Chiefs veteran safety Jim Kearney (#46) to score in 1973. Cunningham was the Patriot's leading rusher as a rookie in 1973 with 516 yards on the ground.
Willie Lanier, Kansas City Chiefs Middle Linebacker
Willie Lanier and Curley Culp sack Billy Kilmer in 1971
Kansas City Chiefs defenders Willie Lanier (#63) and Curley Culp (#61) bring down Redskins QB Billy Kilmer in 1971.
Willie Lanier, Kansas City Chiefs
Len Dawson behind Jim Tyrer & Ed Budde with Lee Roy Caffey & Henry Jordan of the Packers in Super Bowl 1
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).
Otis Taylor
Len Dawson
Larry Csonka scores against Kanas City in the 1971 AFC Playoffs
Dolphins fullback Larry Csonka (#39) blasts over guard Bob Kuchenberg (#67) and past linebacker Willie Lanier (#63) to score on a 1-yard plunge during the 2nd quarter of the 1971 AFC Divisional Playoff round against the Kansas City Chiefs. Dolphins Quarterback Bob Griese (#12) stands in background and helps him with a little mental push. Also noted here are Chiefs lineman Arron Brown (#87) and veteran lineman Bob DeMarco (#61).
Derrick Alexander catches pass versus Walt Harris
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Derrick Alexander catches a pass despite the efforts of Chicago Bears cornerback Walt Harris in the third quarter Sunday, Sept. 12, 1999, in Chicago. Alexander managed to elude Harris and complete an 86-yard touchdown. The Bears held off the Chiefs to win 20-17. (AP Photo/Beth A. Keiser)
Otis Taylor
Derrick Alexander
AlexanderDerrick3
Willie Brown & Monte Johnson, Raiders vs Tony Reed, Chiefs in 1978
"Old Man Willie" Brown is shown here in 1978 with linebacker Monte Johnson. 1978 was Willie Brown's 16th and final year in the NFL. In 1984 he was inducted into the Hall of Fame.
Len Dawson
-
Len Dawson is Rushed by the Broncos John McGeever
With the Broncos John McGeever (#47) applying the duress Chiefs quarterback Len Dawson (#16) looks downfield for someone open.
Len Dawson
-
Bobby Bell
Image Gallery of 9-time Pro Bowler and Hall of Fame Linebacker Bobby Bell who played linebacker in the AFL and NFL for 11 years from 1963-1974
Lionel Taylor, Denver Broncos makes a catch against Willie Mitchell of the Chiefs
AFL great Lionel Taylor of the Broncos makes a one-handed catch here - we think #22 could be Willie Mitchell, Kansas City Chiefs veteran defensive back.
Len Dawson sacked by Ben Davidson Oakland Raiders
Chiefs quarterback Len Dawson is stopped by the Raiders defense. #83 is Raider Ben Davidson.
Johnny Robinson Fumble Recovery in Super Bowl 4
The AFL All-Star triumphantly holds up the "#1" salute after his crucial first-half fumble recovery in Super Bowl 4. #78 Bobby Bell stands behind him.
Mike Garrett
A 2-Time Pro Bowl runningback who played 8 seasons in the AFL and NFL for the Kansas City Chiefs and San Diego Chargers from 1966 to 1973.
Mack Lee Hill of the Kansas City Chiefs 1964-1964
Johnny Robinson
A member of the LSU National Championship team of 1958 he joined the Dallas Texans of the newly formed American Football League in 1960 and remained one of the best defensive players throughout the entire time span of the AFL.
Willie Lanier's Interception Super Bowl IV
Kansas City Chiefs Middle linebacker Wil;lie Lanier (#63) intercepts a Joe Kapp pass in the second half of Super Bowl IV. Also pictured are #78 - Bobby Bell and #42 Johnny Robinson. Robinson also had a big interception in teh 4th quarter.
Jim Tyrer All-Pro AFL Offensive Lineman
Legendary Offensive Lineman Jim Tyrer of the Kansas City Chiefs. Here he is shown during the 1971 season opener against the San Diego Chargers.
Len Dawson
-
John Alt 1991 Score Trading Card
1991 Score Football Card of the Kansas City Chiefs All-Pro Offensive Tackle.
Otis Taylor 1969 Kansas City Chiefs Topps AFL football trading Card #191
1969 - His 5th year with the Chiefs. 2nd on the team in catches with 41 grabs and #1 in receiving yardage - 696. His 7 touchdowns were a team best to that year.
Bobby Bell
Image Gallery of 9-time Pro Bowler and Hall of Fame Linebacker Bobby Bell who played linebacker in the AFL and NFL for 11 years from 1963-1974
Jim Tyrer 1965 Kansas City Topps AFL Trading Card
1965 Topps Trading Card for Kansas City Offensive Lineman Jim Tyrer.
Derrick Alexander
Willie Lanier 1971 Kansas City Chiefs Topps NFL Football Card #114
His 1971 Topps Card - Season #5 with the Chiefs saw him him as an All Pro.
Curley Culp & Bob Griese
Bob Griese under pressure from Curley Culp
Abner Haynes 1961 Dallas Texans AFL Football Trading Card #133
The Texans leading rusher in 1961 with 841 yards and 9 touchdowns. Made the AFL West All-Star Team.
Otis Taylor
Drew Pearson & MacArthur Lane, 1976 League Reception Leaders | 1977 Topps Card #2
1977 Topps Card #2 showing off the NFL's 1976 Reception Leaders. Drew Pearson was first in the NFC with 58 catches while MacArthur Lane was the AFC's best with 66.
Otis Taylor makes a one-handed catch against Robert James of the Bills in 1971
The league's top receiving yardage leader in 1971 with 1110 receiving yards. The Chiefs Otis Taylor makes a leaping 1-handed catch against the Bills Robert James of Fisk University in Nashville Tennessee.
Chiefs Pro Bowl Offensive Tackle John Alt
Two-time Pro Bowl Offensive Lineman John Alt played 13 years for the Kansas City Chiefs and started 149 regular season games.
Matt Snell Stopped by Johnny Robinson and Jerry Mayes
The Jets runner Matt Snell is stopped by a Kansas City Chiefs defense led by #42 Johnny Robinson and #75 Jerry Mayes. #78 Bobby Bell is in the background.
AFL Running Back Mack Lee Hill
MacArthur Lane 1976 Kansas City Chiefs
Originally a St. Louis Cardinal he also spent some time with Green Bay before playing in Kansas City for 4 seasons. Led the NFL in 1976 with 66 catches.
Chiefs Middle Linebacker Willie Lanier
Chiefs great Willie Lanier returns a interception. In his 11-year career he had a total of 27. For Career Interceptions among NFL linebackers, that ties him for 7th.
Otis Taylor
Fred Arbanas
Fred Arbanas, Tight End, Kanas City Chiefs
Len Dawson Behind Jim Tyrer and Wendell Hayes in 1973
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.
Marcus Allen Kansas City Chiefs NFL
The 16-year NFL veteran was a First Round Draft Pick of the Oakland Raiders in 1982 from USC. During his time in professional football he rushed for 12243 yards and 123 touchdowns. He is still #13 on the All-Time Career List for Yards Rushing and #3 for Rushing Touchdowns.
Dave Osborn Scores against Buck Buchanan and the Chiefs in Super Bowl IV
Buck Buchanan's contribution to the conversation is ignored as the ref signals a touchdown as Dave Osborn scores. The TD cut the Chief's lead to 16-7 in the 3rd quarter. It's the closest MInnesota would get as Kansas City would go on to win 23-7. #67 is longtime vet Grady Alderman who played 15 years in the NFL.
Len Dawson of the Chiefs & Rich Jackson of the Broncos in 1970
Chiefs and Broncos, 1970. Kansas City quarterback Len Dawson readies to throw as Denver All Pro defensive end Rich Jackson moves in.
Johnny Robinson Punt Return Touchdown in 1960
The Dallas Texans rookie from LSU scores on a 62-yard Punt Return against the Boston Patriots in 1960.
Lyle Alzado pressures Mike Livingston
Kansas City quaretrback Mike Livingston feels the heat from Broncos legend Lyle Alzado.
Mack Lee Hill
Otis Taylor
Willie Lanier
Dave Krieg 1992 Kansas City Chiefs
After 12 seasons with Seattle he signed with the Chiefs as a free agent. He passed for 3115 yards, 15 touchdowns and led them to a 10-6 record with a wild card playoff appearance.
Mike Garrett
A 2-Time Pro Bowl runningback who played 8 seasons in the AFL and NFL for the Kansas City Chiefs and San Diego Chargers from 1966 to 1973.
Len Dawson
Mike Garrett
Shown here in Super Bowl IV, Garrett races through the Minnesota Vikings defense to score the first touchdown of the last NFL-AFL Championship game played in New Orleans. It put the Chiefs up 16-0 in the 2nd quarter. Kansas City never looked back as they cruised to a 23-7 upset victory.
Otis Taylor
Super Bowl IV Interception by Willie Lanier with Bobby Bell and Johnny Robinson
Willie Lanier gets a big interception in Super Bowl IV against the Vikings. Also shown are linebacker Bobby Bell (#78) and Safety Johnny Robinson (#42).
Mike Garrett
A 2-Time Pro Bowl runningback who played 8 seasons in the AFL and NFL for the Kansas City Chiefs and San Diego Chargers from 1966 to 1973.
Joe Montana and Marcus Allen of the Kansas City Chiefs
Some new guys on the Chiefs offense in 1993. Joe Montana and Marcus Allen, both former All-Pros, ended up with The Kansas City Chiefs in 1993 and both earned spots in the 1993 Pro Bowl. The Chiefs finished with an 11-5 record and advanced all the way the the AFC Championship game were they fell to the Buffalo Bills.
Montana would stay on with Kansas City for a total of 2 seasons passing for 5427 yards while maintaining a 60.7% completion percentage and 29 touchdowns. Likewise, Allen proved he still had some gas in the tank. He would remain with the Chiefs for 5 seasons, leading the NFL in Rushing Touchdowns with 12 for the 1993 season. His career stats with the Chiefs were 3698 yards rushing and 44 scores on the ground. Add to that he finished with a 4.0 yards-per-carry too.
Mack Lee Hill on the cover of the 1965 Kansas City Chiefs Yearbook
Rookie Mack Lee Hill is shown here on the cover of the 1965 Kansas City Chiefs Yearbook as well as the season schedule for Chiefs.
Len Dawson of the Chiefs against Willie Davis, Henry Jordan & Lee Roy Caffey of the Packers in Super Bowl I
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.
Bob Lilly Otis Taylor
Bob Lilly of the Cowboys and Otis Taylor of the Kansas City Chiefs
Chiefs Runningback Mike Garrett
The Chiefs Mike Garrett looks for running room. Quarterback Len Dawson (#16) watches from the background.