Chiefs, Fans, Mourn Passing of Len Dawson

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    Chiefs, Fans, Mourn Passing of Len Dawson
  • AFL Commissioner Joe Foss stands with Dallas Texans fullback Curtis McClinton (32) and Hall f Fame quarterback Len Dawson (16) following the AFL Championship Game, a 20-17 victory over the Houston Oilers on December 23, 1962. NFL/AP2009
    AFL Commissioner Joe Foss stands with Dallas Texans fullback Curtis McClinton (32) and Hall f Fame quarterback Len Dawson (16) following the AFL Championship Game, a 20-17 victory over the Houston Oilers on December 23, 1962. NFL/AP2009
    The Kansas City community lost one of its icons when the news broke on Wednesday that Len Dawson had passed away. He was 87 years-old. Funeral details are pending. A special salute to Dawson is planned for tonight’s (Thursday’s) Chiefs game at Arrowhead. Meanwhile, tributes continue to pour in locally and nationally. Following is one of many posts that can be found on the Chiefs’ website ...

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