CBS SPORTS – Len Dawson, a Hall of Fame quarterback who led the Kansas City Chiefs to the franchise’s first Super Bowl win, has passed away. He was 87 years old.
The Dawson family released a statement to KMBC, where Dawson became sports director in 1966 (while he was still playing). Dawson spent 40-plus years at the station, before stepping away from the anchor desk in 2009.
“Len was always grateful and many times overwhelmed by the countless bonds he made during his football and broadcast careers. He loved Kansas City and no matter where his travels took him, he could not wait to return home.
Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1987, Dawson made just two starts during his first five seasons in the NFL. He got his break in 1962 when he joined the Dallas Texans, an AFL club in its third year of existence.
Dawson led the Texans to an AFL title that season after leading the league in completion percentage and touchdown passes.
In 1991, Dawson was diagnosed with prostate cancer. Dawson’s family announced on August 12, 2022, that he had begun hospice care. Dawson died on August 24, 2022. – Wikipedia
One of pro football’s best quarterbacks during the 1960s, Dawson led the AFL in completion percentage seven times over an eight-year span.
He also paced the league in touchdown passes four times over a five-year period. Dawson’s success translated to wins for Kansas City, who moved cities after the 1962 season.
One of pro football’s best quarterbacks during the 1960s, Dawson led the AFL in completion percentage seven times over an eight-year span.
He also paced the league in touchdown passes four times over a five-year period. Dawson’s success translated to wins for Kansas City, who moved cities after the 1962 season.
The Chiefs captured the AFL title in 1966 while punching their ticket to the first Super Bowl. Dawson threw a first half touchdown pass, but the Chiefs ultimately fell to Vince Lombardi’s Packers, who won five NFL titles during the decade …
