Rico Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 (edited) https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2022/08/24/len-dawson-hall-of-fame-quarterback-and-broadcaster-dies-at-87/amp/ RIP Len. https://nypost.com/2022/08/13/len-dawson-mvp-of-chiefs-first-super-bowl-win-in-hospice/amp/ Just saw this, sorry if already posted, I didn’t see it. Cheers to Len from QB U, a class act from back when the Chiefs did indeed have some class. Edited August 24, 2022 by Rico 6 6 3 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollars 2 donuts Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 (edited) Thank you, Rico. I am young enough to not really remember his football days and old enough to remember Inside the NFL being an institution. Prayers for Lenny. Additionally, he is another one of those guys where there are photographs of him out there smoking a cigarette on the sideline. Edited August 15, 2022 by dollars 2 donuts 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 He was a part of my life growing up watching Inside the NFL on HBO. 11 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chas56 Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 (edited) Always respected him. I hope this time is peaceful for him and his family. I was a fan of his, and I liked Hank and the whole team really. The 60’s were odd (for a number of reasons). I was young and a fan of Cleveland, Buffalo, Dallas and Kansas City at different times. Edited August 15, 2022 by Chas56 Added info 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machine gun kelly Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 32 minutes ago, dollars 2 donuts said: Thank you, Rico. I am young enough to not really remember his football days and old enough to remember Inside the NFL being an institution. Prayers for Lenny. Additionally, he is another one of those guys where there are photographs of him out there smoking a cigarette on the sideline. I am in the same boat Donuts. Just glad he kept the AFC streak going after Namath shocked world with an AFC 3rd SB win. The 70’s were then dominating the SB showing they were just as good as the NFC with the Steelers, Dolphins, and Raiders. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethan in Cleveland Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 Like others. I only saw a handful of highlights of him playing. But he was a huge part of my sports viewing life growing up on Inside the NFL. Sad day news. Thoughts for him and his family 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 Lenny the Cool! If my Bills weren’t gonna win the AFL, the Chiefs multi-dimensional offense was a thrill to behold, while their Defense and STs were the best the AFL offered. Loved beating them in our 1st ever MNF game, where OJ topped 1000 yrds in the 7th game! KC was the AFL’s best franchise and Lenny was their leader. Thanks for the memories, Lenny! 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 Very sad. Another AFL great job that I grew up watching. 😞 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitro Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 I watched him win a Super Bowl in KC and later football commentary. Read his biography and he was a class act and a gentleman. Did anyone ever see him smoking on the KC bench? That was a hoot! Godl bless him. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwight in philly Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 Saw Lenny play the Bills in 63.. the year they got Kemp on waivers from the Chargers,Kemp and the Bills kicked their Butts , being able to experience watching Dawson, Blanda, Parilli , priceless memories.. Lenny really had a great second career as a broadcaster.. very polished.. 4 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marv Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 Please update the head line is not in the hall of fame Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill from NYC Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 (edited) He was an excellent QB. A true tough guy. Maybe it's me but it seems that this year, we are losing lots of iconic people. My respectful advice to all is to enjoy every day that God gives you. Edited August 15, 2022 by Bill from NYC 4 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobbRiddick Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 He was way before my time but I've watched so many clips of the old NFL shows where he was a sideline reporter. A real shame but like Madden and so many other guys, he lived a hell of a life Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevWarRifleman Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 Another AFL hero. Thanks for posting Rico. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
298Woody Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 1 hour ago, Chas56 said: Always respected him. I hope this time is peaceful for him and his family. I was a fan of his, and I liked Hank and the whole team really. The 60’s were odd (for a number of reasons). I was young and a fan of Cleveland, Buffalo, Dallas and Kansas City at different times. Every Cleveland game was on tv in Buffalo back then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreggTX Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 Dawson won the Superbowl just hours after his father died. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwight in philly Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 3 minutes ago, 298Woody said: Every Cleveland game was on tv in Buffalo back then. I remember those early-mid 60's Cleveland games on TV ..Ken Coleman , play by play , Warren Lahr , color.. watch that game , and if the Bills were home, listening to Van .. life was good , 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldmanfan Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 Another legendary name gone from us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 Broke my seven year old heart when I watched him and the Chiefs kick our asses in the ‘66 AFL championship game. Always liked him and those Chiefs teams and rooted for them often, especially during SB IV against the Vikes. Travel well, Len Dawson. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
par73 Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 I was so sorry to hear this. I've always been a fan-- except when the Chiefs beat the Bills to go to the first SB. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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