Kansas City Tribute To Len Dawson Cont'd

An outpouring of sympathy, condolences and memories of Kansas City's greatest football player continues . . .

Tonight we picked out a few of our favorite local notes to share . . .

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

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. "With wife Linda at his side, it is with much sadness that we inform you of the passing of our beloved Len Dawson.

Hall of Fame quarterback for Kansas City Chiefs Len Dawson dies at 87

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Hall of Fame quarterback Len Dawson, whose unmistakable swagger in helping the Kansas City Chiefs to their first Super Bowl title earned him the nickname "Lenny the Cool," died Wednesday. He was 87.

KMBC's Larry Moore remembers Len Dawson, his sense of humor

Hide Transcript Show Transcript AND LADDER PART OF NEXT WEEK'S. LEN DAWSON, A KIND MAN WHO NEVER REFUSED TO GIVE AN AUTOGRAPH TO ANYBODY. HE LOVES EATING MY TOMATOES. WHEN HE WAS IN THE HOSPITAL A FEW YEARS AGO FOR A PROCEDURE, EVERYBODY SENT IN FLOWERS FROM ALL OVER.

Remembering Len Dawson's charitable contributions to Kansas City community

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Many in Kansas City are remembering the different ways legendary Chiefs Quarterback Len Dawson impacted his community. In 2021, Jaleon Brown scored the Len Dawson scholarship. "He's someone I'm never going to forget ever," Brown said.

In his own words: Len Dawson's favorite moments

Len Dawson worked at KMBC for 56 years. While our memories could fill Arrowhead Stadium 10 times over, Len took a look back at his favorite moments in 2009 as he prepared to step away from the nightly anchor desk.Here's Len in his own words:In the '60s, I was a quarterback by day, sportscaster by night.

Len Dawson records that still stand with the Kansas City Chiefs

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Legendary Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Len Dawson died at the age of 87 and left a lasting legacy on the city and franchise. Lenny The Cool led the Chiefs to their first-ever championship in Super Bowl IV against the Minnesota Vikings, a feat that would not be accomplished for another 50 years.

Chiefs author, historian remembers Hall of famer Len Dawson

A leader, confident, and just cool, is how many of many people remember the Chiefs and Kansas City icon, Len Dawson. "He was somebody who exuded confidence and yet there was this swagger," said Chiefs author and historian Michael MacCambridge. MacCambridge said that on the field, Dawson was as accurate as a quarterback can be."You can't teach field awareness.

A Legend Passes: Remembering Len Dawson

A number of years ago, someone was taking a survey of the greatest sports figures in Kansas City history. To no surprise, and acting as the franchise's historian, I put Lenny first among a number of obvious greats to include baseball's George Brett and golf's Tom Watson.

Kansas City sports radio pays tribute to Chiefs great Len Dawson

Len Dawson broke ground in sports broadcasting in Kansas City and all across the country. Sports broadcasters spent the day honoring him for it. Radios across Kansas City filled the airwaves with memories of Len Dawson Wednesday."You're reminded who is - and who isn't a giant in the sports community - in moments like this," said Cody Tapp, of 610 Sports."It's the broadcasting end of Len Dawson that I remember the most of.

Hall of Fame QB Len Dawson dies at age 87; Super Bowl IV MVP hoisted Chiefs' first Lombardi Trophy

Hall of Fame QB Len Dawson has died at 87. Although his pro career didn't start as planned, Dawson helped the Kansas City Chiefs hoist their first Lombardi Trophy, earning Super Bowl IV MVP honors, and then enjoyed a long run as host of "Inside the NFL."

Patrick Mahomes Reacts to Death of Chiefs Legend Len Dawson

Chiefs All-Pro quarterback Patrick Mahomes took to social media to pay his respects to the late Len Dawson, who died Wednesday at the age of 87. "With wife Linda at his side, it is with much sadness that we inform you of the passing of our beloved Len Dawson," the family said in a statement to KMBC in Kansas City, where Dawson previously worked as a broadcaster.

Current, former KMBC colleagues remember 'Lenny The Cool'

Hide Transcript Show Transcript AND PRESENT WILL NEVER FORGET. MY NAME IS BRETT ELLIOTT. I'M A SHOOTER HERE AT CHANNEL NINE. MY NAME IS JOHNNY KANE, FORMER SPORTS DIRECTOR AT CHANNEL NINE. DAVID VANDIVORT, KMBC 9 TV DIRECTOR FOR 36 PLUS YEARS. I STARTED WORKING WITH LENNY IN 1984.

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