Kansas City Chiefs
Kansas was established in 1959. They have a storied history. The Chiefs joined the NFL in 1970. They are also known for their iconic colors which are red and golden. Their first playoff was in 1966. They have won three championships in AFL.
Kansas was founded in 1959. They have a rich history along with AFL and NFL. They are also known for their iconic vibrant colors like red, white, and gold. From 1966-1971 they were known as The Redwood Forest and from 2018-2021, they were known as The Legion of Zoom. They have won five league championships, 3 AFL championships, 4 Super Bowl championships, 4 conference Championships, 17 division championships, and 27 playoff appearances. They have changed their home arena many times where they play their home games.
Hall of Famers
| Kansas City Chiefs Hall of Famers | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Players | ||||
| No. | Name | Position | Tenure | Inducted |
| 78 | Bobby Bell | LB | 1963–1974 | 1983 |
| 63 | Willie Lanier | LB | 1967–1977 | 1986 |
| 16 | Len Dawson | QB | 1963–1975 | 1987 |
| 86 | Buck Buchanan | DT | 1963–1975 | 1990 |
| 3 | Jan Stenerud | K | 1967–1979 | 1991 |
| 53 | Mike Webster | C | 1989–1990 | 1997 |
| 19 | Joe Montana | QB | 1993–1994 | 2000 |
| 32 | Marcus Allen | RB | 1993–1997 | 2003 |
| 1 | Warren Moon | QB | 1999–2000 | 2006 |
| 18 | Emmitt Thomas | CB | 1966–1978 | 2008 |
| 58 | Derrick Thomas | LB | 1989–1999 | 2009 |
| 77 | Willie Roaf | T | 2002–2005 | 2012 |
| 61 | Curley Culp | DT | 1968–1974 | 2013 |
| 68 | Will Shields | G | 1993–2006 | 2015 |
| 8 | Morten Andersen | K | 2002–2003 | 2017 |
| 88 | Tony Gonzalez | TE | 1997–2008 | 2019 |
| 24 | Ty Law | CB | 2006–2007 | 2019 |
| 42 | Johnny Robinson | S | 1960–1971 | 2019 |
| 24 | Darrelle Revis | CB | 2017 | 2023 |
| Coaches and Contributors | ||||
| Name | Position | Tenure | Inducted | |
| Lamar Hunt | Founder of franchise and American Football League | 1960–2006 | 1972 | |
| Marv Levy | Head coach | 1978–1982 | 2001 | |
| Hank Stram | Head coach | 1960–1974 | 2003 | |
| Bill Polian | Contributor | 1978–1982 | 2015 | |
| Bobby Beathard | Contributor | 1963, 1966–1967 | 2018 | |
| Dick Vermeil | Head coach | 2001–2005 | 2022 | |
Top-Players
Len Dawson
Playoff Performance
Notable Scores
Major Teams
• 1966 AFL Championship Game, Dawson led the Chiefs to a victory over the Buffalo Bills, throwing for 286 yards and three touchdowns in a 31-7 win.
• Chiefs 31, Bills 7, Dawson's performance helped the Chiefs secure their first Super Bowl appearance.
Kansas City Chiefs
• Super Bowl IV 1970, Dawson's most memorable performance came in Super Bowl IV against the Minnesota Vikings. He threw for 250 yards and completed 12 of 17 passes, leading the Chiefs to a 23-7 victory.
• Chiefs 23, Vikings 7, Dawson's MVP performance was pivotal in the Chiefs' first Super Bowl victory.
• 1971 Playoffs, Dawson led the Chiefs to a victory over the Miami Dolphins in the AFC Divisional Round, throwing for 200 yards and two touchdowns in a 24-7 win.
• Chiefs 24, Dolphins 7, Dawson's leadership and passing helped the Chiefs advance in the playoffs.
Derrick Thomas
Playoff Performance
Notable Scores
Major Teams
• 1993 AFC Divisional Round, in a memorable playoff game against the Houston Oilers, Thomas recorded 2 sacks, forced 2 fumbles, and had 3 solo tackles. The Chiefs won the game 28-20.
• Chiefs 28, Oilers 20, Thomas's performance was pivotal in this upset victory, showcasing his ability to change the momentum of the game.
Kansas City Chiefs
• 1994 AFC Wild Card Game, Thomas had a strong performance against the Miami Dolphins, contributing with 1 sack and several tackles, although the Chiefs lost the game 27-17.
• Dolphins 27, Chiefs 17, despite a strong effort from Thomas, the Chiefs were unable to secure the win.
• 1995 AFC Wild Card Game, Thomas recorded 1 sack and helped the Chiefs hold the opposing offense in check, but the Chiefs were defeated by the Indianapolis Colts 10-7.
• Colts 10, Chiefs 7, another close game where Thomas's defensive skills were on display, but the Chiefs fell short.
Patrick Mahomes
Playoff Performance
Notable Scores
Major Teams
• 2020 AFC Divisional Round, Mahomes threw for 321 yards, 5 touchdowns, and rushed for 53 yards in a comeback victory against the Houston Texans, overcoming a 24-0 deficit to win 51-31.
• Chiefs 51, Texans 31, Mahomes performance was crucial in overcoming a significant deficit.
Kansas City Chiefs
• 2021 AFC Divisional Round, in a thrilling overtime victory against the Buffalo Bills, Mahomes passed for 378 yards, 3 touchdowns, and rushed for 69 yards and a touchdown, leading the Chiefs to a 42-36 win.
• Chiefs 42, Bills 36 OT, A legendary game where Mahomes led a dramatic comeback.
• 2022 AFC Championship Game, Mahomes threw for 326 yards and 3 touchdowns in a 38-24 victory over the Bengals, securing another Super Bowl appearance.
• Chiefs 38, Bengals 24, Mahomes's leadership helped the Chiefs secure another Super Bowl berth.
• 2023 Super Bowl LVIII, Mahomes won his third Super Bowl MVP after throwing for 333 yards and 2 touchdowns, including the game-winning touchdown pass in overtime, leading the Chiefs to a 25-22 victory over the San Francisco 49ers.
• Chiefs 25, 49ers 22 OT, Mahomes's clutch performance earned him his third Super Bowl MVP.
Len Dawson
| Playoff Performance | Notable Scores | Major Teams |
|---|---|---|
| • 1966 AFL Championship Game, Dawson led the Chiefs to a victory over the Buffalo Bills, throwing for 286 yards and three touchdowns in a 31-7 win. | • Chiefs 31, Bills 7, Dawson's performance helped the Chiefs secure their first Super Bowl appearance. | Kansas City Chiefs |
| • Super Bowl IV 1970, Dawson's most memorable performance came in Super Bowl IV against the Minnesota Vikings. He threw for 250 yards and completed 12 of 17 passes, leading the Chiefs to a 23-7 victory. | • Chiefs 23, Vikings 7, Dawson's MVP performance was pivotal in the Chiefs' first Super Bowl victory. | |
| • 1971 Playoffs, Dawson led the Chiefs to a victory over the Miami Dolphins in the AFC Divisional Round, throwing for 200 yards and two touchdowns in a 24-7 win. | • Chiefs 24, Dolphins 7, Dawson's leadership and passing helped the Chiefs advance in the playoffs. |
Derrick Thomas
| Playoff Performance | Notable Scores | Major Teams |
|---|---|---|
| • 1993 AFC Divisional Round, in a memorable playoff game against the Houston Oilers, Thomas recorded 2 sacks, forced 2 fumbles, and had 3 solo tackles. The Chiefs won the game 28-20. | • Chiefs 28, Oilers 20, Thomas's performance was pivotal in this upset victory, showcasing his ability to change the momentum of the game. | Kansas City Chiefs |
| • 1994 AFC Wild Card Game, Thomas had a strong performance against the Miami Dolphins, contributing with 1 sack and several tackles, although the Chiefs lost the game 27-17. | • Dolphins 27, Chiefs 17, despite a strong effort from Thomas, the Chiefs were unable to secure the win. | |
| • 1995 AFC Wild Card Game, Thomas recorded 1 sack and helped the Chiefs hold the opposing offense in check, but the Chiefs were defeated by the Indianapolis Colts 10-7. | • Colts 10, Chiefs 7, another close game where Thomas's defensive skills were on display, but the Chiefs fell short. |
Patrick Mahomes
| Playoff Performance | Notable Scores | Major Teams |
|---|---|---|
| • 2020 AFC Divisional Round, Mahomes threw for 321 yards, 5 touchdowns, and rushed for 53 yards in a comeback victory against the Houston Texans, overcoming a 24-0 deficit to win 51-31. | • Chiefs 51, Texans 31, Mahomes performance was crucial in overcoming a significant deficit. | Kansas City Chiefs |
| • 2021 AFC Divisional Round, in a thrilling overtime victory against the Buffalo Bills, Mahomes passed for 378 yards, 3 touchdowns, and rushed for 69 yards and a touchdown, leading the Chiefs to a 42-36 win. | • Chiefs 42, Bills 36 OT, A legendary game where Mahomes led a dramatic comeback. | |
| • 2022 AFC Championship Game, Mahomes threw for 326 yards and 3 touchdowns in a 38-24 victory over the Bengals, securing another Super Bowl appearance. | • Chiefs 38, Bengals 24, Mahomes's leadership helped the Chiefs secure another Super Bowl berth. | |
| • 2023 Super Bowl LVIII, Mahomes won his third Super Bowl MVP after throwing for 333 yards and 2 touchdowns, including the game-winning touchdown pass in overtime, leading the Chiefs to a 25-22 victory over the San Francisco 49ers. | • Chiefs 25, 49ers 22 OT, Mahomes's clutch performance earned him his third Super Bowl MVP. |