[109] It features the AFL's logo from the 1960s with Hunt's "LH" initials inside the football. [79] The stadium cost $53 million to build in 1972, and an average ticket in 2009 costs $81. [36], In 1970, the Chiefs won only seven games in their first season in the NFL and missed the playoffs. Their ten victories in the 2010 season combined for as many as the team had won in their previous three seasons combined. [1] [69], The 2008 season ended with a franchise worst 214 record, where the team suffered historic blowout defeats nearly week-in and week-out,[25][61][71] a 340 shut-out to the Carolina Panthers,[72] and allowed a franchise-high 54 points against the Buffalo Bills. ), "NFL Team Values 2022: Dallas Cowboys Are The First Franchise Worth $8 Billion", "The Chiefs' last Super Bowl appearance featured gambling accusations and a monumental upset", "Patrick Mahomes Led the Kansas City Chiefs to a Super Bowl Comeback. [86], The 2012, Chiefs became the first team since the 1929 Buffalo Bisons to not lead in regulation through any of their first nine games. [152][153] In 2010, Hunt assumed role as CEO alongside his role as chairman of the board. Lamar Hunt was the son of an oil tycoon. [133] An individual rivalry between quarterback Patrick Mahomes and Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen has developed in recent years, with many comparing it to the former rivalry between Tom Brady and Peyton Manning. This included victories over division rivals Los Angeles Chargers, Oakland Raiders and Denver Broncos (twice), along with important conference victories over the Pittsburgh Steelers, Cincinnati Bengals, and Jacksonville Jaguars. Arrowhead Stadium is located at 1 Arrowhead Drive, Kansas City, Missouri and is owned by . For the first time in team history, the Chiefs wore red jerseys with red pants, forming an all-red combo in their home opener against the Dallas Cowboys on September 15, 2013. The stadium was renamed after GEHA signed a naming rights deal with the Chiefs. The Chiefs defeated. Ownership philosophy: Hires people and lets them do their jobs. The Chiefs have won three Super Bowl Championships and three AFL Championships the latter of which were won twice as the Kansas City Chiefs and once under their original name, the Dallas Texans. Regular/postseason wins-losses during tenure: 50-81/0-3, General managers during tenure: Carl Peterson (2006-08), Scott Pioli (2009-12), John Dorsey (2013-current), Coaches during tenure: Herman Edwards (2006-08), Todd Haley (2009-11), Romeo Crennel (2011-12), Andy Reid (2013-present), Super Bowl appearances/championships: None. Lamar Hunt, owner and founder of Kansas City Chiefs. The Kansas City Chiefs have owned the Las Vegas Raiders franchise and the rest of the AFC West division for years. Their first loss of the season came at the hands of the New England Patriots with a last-second field goal. [37][40] Jim Schaaf took over for Steadman as general manager until being fired in December 1988. Well, it did", "Chiefs Defeat Texans, 51-31, to Complete Largest Comeback in Franchise History", "Chiefs Defeat Titans, 35-24, and Advance to Super Bowl", Chiefs Rally to Win Super Bowl LIV, 31-20, and Secure World Championship, "Patrick Mahomes tops Mike Trout for biggest contract in sports history", "With Travis Kelce out, Patrick Mahomes spreads wealth as Kansas City Chiefs win AFC West", "Best NFL playoff game ever? This was the first time in Chiefs history that they won the AFC West in back-to-back years. The Kansas City Chiefs will make a back-to-back appearance in the Super Bowl after taking home the Vince Lombardi Trophy last year. Following Schottenheimer's resignation, defensive coordinator Gunther Cunningham took over coaching duties for the next two seasons, compiling a 1616 record. Following the 2012 season, the Chiefs fired head coach Romeo Crennel and general manager Scott Pioli. They would later win 14 games for the first time in franchise history. [37] Head coach Hank Stram considered his 1971 Chiefs team as his best, but they failed to capture their championship dominance from 1969. [125], When the franchise was based in Dallas, the team conducted their inaugural training camp at the New Mexico Military Institute in Roswell, New Mexico. [85] On January 9, 2012, Crennel was named the 11th full-time head coach in Chiefs history. The Chiefs won the game 27-24, with Mahomes going 22 for 35 with 284 yards and one interception. [37] The Dolphins outlasted the Chiefs with a 37-yard field goal. Romeo Crennel was named interim coach, and was promoted to full-time coach in January 2012. [21] While the team averaged a league-best 24,500 at the Cotton Bowl, the Texans gained less attention due to the AFL's relatively lower profile compared to the NFL's. [187][188] The name comes from the nickname of former Kansas City mayor Harold Roe Bartle, who nicknamed himself "Chief" as part of creating the Tribe of Mic-O-Say, a group affiliated with the Boy Scouts of America that uses fake Native American imagery, stories, and made-up ceremonies where its participants "play Indian. [173] The team would eventually adopt Beastie Boys' "(You Gotta) Fight for Your Right (To Party!)" [41], The Chiefs drafted quarterback Todd Blackledge over future greats such as Jim Kelly and Dan Marino in the 1983 NFL Draft. After a poor start, Haley was relieved of duties as head coach on December 12. [87] The Chiefs tied their franchise-worst record of 214 and clinched the No. [96], On July 6, 2020, Mahomes signed a record tenyear, $503 million contract extension keeping him under contract until the conclusion of the 2031 season. [24] From 1966 to 1971, the Chiefs practiced in Swope Park in Kansas City,[126] and from 1972 to 1991 held camp at William Jewell College in Clay County, Missouriwhere Lamar Hunt had extensive business dealings including Worlds of Fun, Oceans of Fun and SubTropolis. GiantsMiamiPhiladelphiaNew EnglandWashingtonN.Y. That backfired on him when he hired an under-qualified general manager in Scott Pioli. [145][146] The requirements for induction are that a player, coach, or contributor must have been with the Chiefs for four seasons and been out of the NFL for four seasons at the time of induction. The Chiefs first game of the 2016-2017 season was against their division rival, the San Diego Chargers. All three losses were by margins of less than four points. The Chiefs finished the 2019 regular season with a 124 record, winning the AFC West division title for the fourth straight year, and clinched the AFC's second seed behind the Baltimore Ravens. The team participated in preseason exhibition games dubbed the American Bowl in Berlin (1990), Tokyo (1994 and 1998), and Monterrey, Mexico (1996). [156][158] Denny Thum served as interim general manager[156] until January 13, 2009, when the Chiefs named New England Patriots executive Scott Pioli the team's new general manager. [197] In the same year a similar request was made of Exeter Chiefs. [139] The Chiefs again retired Warpaint in 2021 as a part of their commitment to stop the use of Native American imagery. Gregory Shamus/Getty Images Gracie Hunt, daughter of Chiefs co-owner Clark Hunt, just celebrated the Chiefs' Super Bowl win. [16][21][22] Hunt's desire to secure a football team was heightened after watching the 1958 NFL Championship Game between the New York Giants and Baltimore Colts. [24], While getting plenty of help from the club's defense, Dawson returned from the injury and led the Chiefs to Super Bowl IV. How the Las Vegas Raiders' offense has changed this offseason. For the DC Comics group, see, Toggle Ownership and administration subsection, Herb, Kuhbander, Looney, and Moris, p. 411, American Football League Championship Game, the first AFLNFL World Championship Game, one of the greatest modern day NFL playoff games, Logos and uniforms of the Kansas City Chiefs, List of Kansas City Chiefs first-round draft picks, (You Gotta) Fight for Your Right (To Party! [112], Dating back to the Chiefs' home opener in 1991 to mid-2009, the Chiefs had 155 consecutive sellout games. On June 22, 2017, the Chiefs fired Dorsey. Inevitably, Mahomes' name is last and gets the . On December 26, 2021, the Chiefs beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 3610, earning the team's sixth straight AFC West title.[98]. It is the first time since the merger they have held the first overall pick.[88]. [169] In 1996, general manager Carl Peterson said "We all look forward, not only at Arrowhead, but on the road, too, to when we get to that stanza of the National Anthem Our players love it. [177], The NFL introduced the league's international home marketing area program in 2021,[178] which sees teams secure international marketing rights in countries beyond the United States. He Also Affirmed His Greatness", "Chiefs, 49ers fill the need for speed in Super Bowl LIV", "Guest column: The best Chiefs NOT in Canton and why they deserve to be there | Sports Illustrated Talk Of Fame Network", "Text Page - American Indian Heritage Chiefs Name", "Pro Football Hall of Fame: Kansas City Chiefs", "The 1969 Kansas City Chiefs: Two Championships in One Season", "Perspective | The Patrick Mahomes era is only beginning. The Chiefs have 3 contributors, 3 coaches, and 18 players in the Hall of Fame. The Chiefs defeated the Houston Texans 300 to earn their first NFL playoff win in 23 seasons, dating back to the 199394 NFL playoffs, a win that also came in Houston. [24][27] Despite the historical use of Native American features, it has been acknowledged that the team's naming was not a direct reference to Native Americans but only to Bartle's nickname "Chief". [50], Kansas City was awarded a Thanksgiving Day game against the Denver Broncos in response to owner Lamar Hunt's lobbying for a third Thanksgiving Day game. Pioli's record as the Chief's general manager was 2341. [84] The highest point of the 2011 season was an upset win against the Packers, who at that time, were undefeated with a 130 record. Hunt wanted stability when he hired Pioli, but his administration was full of tumult. [50] Kansas City managed to clinch their first playoff berth in three seasons with a 97 record and a bizarre sequence of six losses from other AFC teams on New Year's Eve, culminating with a Broncos loss to the 49ers. [37] The game was also the final football game at Kansas City's Municipal Stadium.[37]. [172] The practice was later completely discontinued prior to the 2015 season after Glitter was arrested again. . The streak achieved by the Chiefs broke a franchise record for nine straight (2003, 2013) and second nine plus game win streak under Reid. [37] Most of the pieces of the team which won Super Bowl IV two years earlier were still in place for the 1971 season. On January 9, 2011, the Chiefs lost their home Wild Card playoff game to the Baltimore Ravens 307. His father, Lamar Hunt, was a founder of the American Football League which established the Kansas City Chiefs in 1963. [50] The Chiefs defeated the Broncos 1910 in the first Thanksgiving Day game in Kansas City since 1969. The Chiefs began the 2018 season with first-year starter Mahomes as their quarterback and finished the regular season with a record of 124, clinching the AFC West for the third year in a row and the AFC's top seed. How Quentin Johnston can help Chargers, Justin Herbert take the top off defenses, Despite flurry of free agency and draft moves, Broncos' roster lacks depth, Las Vegas Raiders' defensive tackles key in allowing edge rushers Maxx Crosby, Chandler Jones to thrive, Las Vegas Raiders running backs the 'heartbeat' of the new regime's offensive attack, Derwin James staying engaged with Los Angeles Chargers during his 'hold-in', Las Vegas Raiders' Josh Jacobs, Darren Waller not letting contract thoughts interfere with football, Los Angeles Chargers training camp preview: Time for Justin Herbert to take the next step. [144] In addition to the Cheerleaders, in the early 1970s, there was also a dance/drill team that performed for pre-game and halftime. For the 2010 season, the Chiefs made significant hires for their coaching staff, bringing on former Patriots assistant coaches Charlie Weis and Romeo Crennel to coach the offense and defense, respectively. [75][114][115][116] All noise is directly attributed to its fans[117] and was once measured at 116 decibels by the Acoustical Design Group of Mission, Kansas. [113][163] Kansas City is the sixth-smallest media market with an NFL team, but they have had the second-highest attendance average over the last decade. From various periods between 1963 and the 2008 season, trumpeter Tony DiPardo and The T.D. The Chiefs' uniform design has essentially remained the same throughout the club's history with only four minor changes occurring. rather than singing "brave" as the final word. The Chiefs began their 2022 season by trading Tyreek Hill to the Miami Dolphins,[105] and instead opting to stock up on picks in the 2022 NFL Draft. [46] Grbac's production in the game was lacking, and the Chiefs lost to the Broncos 1410. History of the Hunt Family The Kansas City Chiefs continue to be a force to be reckoned with throughout the NFL. Kansas City radio station WDAF-FM (106.5) is the flagship station for The Chiefs Football Radio Network. Stram was the team's longest-tenured head coach, holding the position from 1960 to 1974. [49][50] Dick Vermeil coached the team to a franchise-best 90 start in the 2003 season. [40], On December 19, 1988, owner Lamar Hunt hired Carl Peterson as the team's new president, general manager, and chief executive officer. (MIKE FIALA/AFP via Getty Images) Clark Hunt is the. 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[54][56][57][58] Entering the season, the Chiefs were unsure if injury-prone quarterback Brodie Croyle, who was the incumbent starter, could be their quarterback in the long-term. [198] The editorial board of the Kansas City Star newspaper called for the cessation of the "Tomahawk Chop" in late 2019, noting opposition from Native Americans and Tribes, and stating that the practice stereotypes and dehumanizes Native Americans. The Chiefs acquired quarterback Alex Smith from the San Francisco 49ers for the Chiefs' second-round pick, 34th overall, in the 2013 draft and a conditional pick in 2014 draft. They qualified for the playoffs, playing in the 2015 AFC Wild-Card playoff game, held at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas on January 9, 2016. Thirteen spent the majority of the career with the Chiefs. Pioli was released in early January after the hiring of Andy Reid, and was replaced by John Dorsey. Since then, rather than have the coach report to the general manager, who then reports to the chairman, both general manager John Dorsey and coach Andy Reid report to him separately. In the playoffs they defeated the Cleveland Browns and Buffalo Bills to win the AFC Championship for the second consecutive year. Coach Schottenheimer announced his resignation from the Chiefs following the 1998 season. Since then, the Chiefs have risen to dynastic performance under head coach Andy Reid and quarterback Patrick Mahomes, appearing in three Super Bowls since 2019 and winning two, LIV and LVII.[18][19][20]. He owns a home in Kansas City but spends much of his offseason living in . Arrowhead Stadium has been the Chiefs' home field since 1972 and has a capacity of 76,416,[111] which makes it the fifth-largest stadium in the NFL. [37] The team's first game at Arrowhead was against the St. Louis Cardinals, a preseason game which the Chiefs won 2414. Minority owner: Norma Hunt, age unknown Source of wealth: Hunt Oil Company Their good. George Kittle of the San Francisco 49ers owns the title after he . In the AFC Divisional round on January 12, 2019, the Chiefs defeated the Indianapolis Colts 3113 to move on to the AFC Championship Game. [112] While Hunt's official title is CEO and Chairman of the Board, he represents the team at all owner meetings. NFL TEAM OWNERSHIPNFCAFCEASTEASTDallasBuffaloN.Y. [127] The Chiefs' 2007 training camp was documented in the HBO/NFL Films documentary reality television series, Hard Knocks. [28][29] Business Insider journalist Meredith Cash even stated in January 2020 that Bartle "insisted on the team being named after himself" and that "Bartle was known as Chief Lone Bear within Mic-O-Say circles, and eventually the nickname "Chief" caught on among people throughout Kansas City."[30].