Len Dawson, Hall of Fame quarterback who led Chiefs to Super Bowl win, dead at 87

Fox News ^ | 08/24/2022 | Ryan Gaydos

[ChicagoConservative27]

Len Dawson, the legendary quarterback who led the Kansas City Chiefs to a Super Bowl victory, has died, his family said Wednesday. Dawson was 87.

Dawson’s family released a statement to KMBC-TV, where the retired NFL star worked as a broadcaster.

"With wife Linda at his side, it is with much sadness that we inform you of the passing of our beloved Len Dawson. He was a wonderful husband, father, brother and friend. Len was always grateful and many times overwhelmed by the countless bonds he made during his football and broadcast careers," his family said in a statement.

[ChicagoConservative27]

RIP Len!

[dfwgator]

Just keep matriculating the ball down the field, Len!

[PGalt]

Condolences to family and friends of Len Dawson.

[gundog]

RIP, Len. He was my newscaster when I was a kid.

[DIRTYSECRET]

He instigated the Chinese fire drill.

[Deo volente]

[Tadhg]

One of the most icon football pictures - Dawson smoking a cigarette and drinking fresca during a game. RIP from a Raider fan.

[Dan in Wichita]

I see Minnesota Viking players in the background. This photo may have been taken during Super Bowl IV. I remember watching it as a kid.

[gloryblaze]

Fifty years until they snatch another Super Bowl, which Dawson wanted for the young guy.

https://www.kmbc.com/article/legend-meet-superstar-patrick-mahomes-and-len-dawson-sit-down-together-for-an-interview/25108189

[dfwgator]

“65 Toss Power Trap!”

[Rummyfan]

Sorry to hear this. He matriculated the ball down the field well in the Chiefs first Super Bowl win. Also enjoyed him and Nick Buonoconti back on the old HBO NFL show (which is now on SHO and unwatchable). RIP Len Dawson, Super Chief.

[srmanuel]

I was going to mention that picture it’s iconic compared to today’s athletes

[gundog]

[wardaddy]

Back before wokism and silly powder puff rules when real men played

[Rummyfan]

He’s in the locker room. Why not?

[justme4now]

[Psalm 73]

I had seen a picture of Keith Hernandez with a cigarette in the dugout, and George McGinnis smoking a butt in the 76ers locker room.

I played basketball with a dude that would fire one up between pickup games. Go figure.

[Oldeconomybuyer]

Best part of that iconic pic is the Fresca soda.

RIP Leonard.

[em2vn]

I sat up very early in the morning to listen to the game on AFVN radio soon after my arrival in South Vietnan. It was exciting.

[larrytown]

Lived long and well - gotta love some of the great sportscasting, although he was a bit fond of “you have to put the ball in the end zone to score points...”