Kansas City Chiefs Encyclopedia
Author | : Mark Stallard |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 557 |
Release | : 2013 |
ISBN-10 | : 1613214669 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781613214664 |
Rating | : 4/5 (69 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: "Texas oil millionaire Lamar Hunt's pursuit of a professional football franchise led to the formation of a new league and ultimately a revolutionary change in the pro game itself. Hunt's new team, the Dallas Texans, began play in the American Football league in 1960, and following the 1962 season, moved to Kansas City. They were renamed the Chiefs, and one of football's great success stories was established. This chronicle of the history of the Kansas City Chiefs franchise covers everything-its beginning in Dallas with head coach Hank Stram, the great 1962 AFL championship game, the move to Kansas City ..."-- Inside cover.