Beloved Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl Champion Otis Taylor Passes At 80

Mr. Taylor is one of Kansas City's favorite icons for those who REALLY know their football history. 

Otis Taylor was a groundbreaking wide receiver who was universally adored by locals across the metro. Even better, he always lived up to the expectations of his admirers and represented the city and his team with an exceptional degree of class.

Here's an even better take from a TKC reader as tribute to the passing . . .

"I met Mr. Taylor several times from when I was a young lad until about 5 years ago and he never ignored or made excuses to talk with me, he had the best stories about football and life, he was a good man and ambassador for the chiefs. He will be sorely missed period. The man is a legend in football but his true legend is what he did off the field in the community and in life. Life would be different for me if I hadn’t met him. Truth. Legend. Hero."

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