
Bob Griese launches a pass over an on-rushing Curley Culp during the opening round of the 1971 AFC Playoffs. Griese had 20 completions in 35 attempts for 263 yards and a touchdown in the 27-24 win that lasted until almost half-way into 2 Sudden-Death quarters.
Bob Griese passes over Curley Culp - 1971 Chiefs & Dolphins

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.
Willie Lanier stops Hoyle Granger 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.
Willie Lanier and Willie Mitchell stop OJ Simpson in 1969

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.
Kansas City Chiefs Linebackers Jim Lynch, Willie Lanier and Bobby Bell

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.
Chiefs Middle Linebacker Willie Lanier

Dolphins fullback Larry Csonka dives over lineman Bob Kuechenberg (#67) and Bob DeMarco (#61) to score against Willie Lanier and the Kansas City Chiefs in the 1971 AFC playoffs.
The Dolphins Larry Csonka scores against Willie Lanier and the Chiefs in the 1971 AFC Playoffs

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.
Willie Lanier

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).
Super Bowl IV Interception by Willie Lanier with Bobby Bell and Johnny Robinson

Willie Lanier

Willie Lanier, Kansas City Chiefs

Willie Lanier

Willie Lanier, Chiefs

Kansas City Chiefs defenders Willie Lanier (#63) and Curley Culp (#61) bring down Redskins QB Billy Kilmer in 1971.
Willie Lanier and Curley Culp sack Billy Kilmer in 1971

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.
Willie Lanier's Interception Super Bowl IV

Willie Lanier, Kansas City Chiefs Linebacker

Willie Lanier, Kansas City Chiefs

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).
Larry Csonka scores against Kanas City in the 1971 AFC Playoffs
One of the best middle linebackers in NFL history.