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LAST MAN STANDING

Author: By Bob Moore | Posted on: 07/25/11

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With apologies to any free agent trying to make this year’s Chiefs team in light of no off-season of organized team prep work, it was tougher in 1960 when Smokey Stover was trying to catch on with the then-Dallas Texans. … Read More

HOME TOWN HEROES

Author: By Bob Moore | Posted on: 07/18/11

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Current day players don’t live in the towns where they play much anymore. Some of it has to do with free agency and the ability for today’s NFL player to move from team to team making him something of a … Read More

Naming the Chiefs

Author: By Bob Moore | Posted on: 07/13/11

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There’s a popular story that’s made the rounds for years now that Lamar Hunt wanted to retain the name, “Texans”, when he moved his franchise to Kansas City prior to the 1963 season. There appears to be some truth to … Read More

STRUGGLES AT FIRST, BUT HOPE FOR THE FUTURE

Author: By Bob Moore | Posted on: 07/04/11

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The Chiefs first year in Kansas City was no repeat of the club’s 1962 championship year in Dallas, much to the chagrin of local fans who were originally excited at having their own hometown team and a championship one to … Read More