Thursday Tribute

Smith inherited the worst team in the NFL and helped turn the franchise into a consistent playoff team that would win the Super Bowl after a...

In his short time with the Chiefs and even the Missouri Tigers, Maclin impacted several football teams in the state. Prior to his Chiefs debut in...

Thomas’s legacy on and off the football field has lived on through the Chiefs and its kingdom 21 years after his tragic passing. Nearly 21 years...

How taking a chance at better opportunity ignited one of the greatest running back stretches of all time. Winning a Lombardi trophy would bring a lot...

The Kansas City Chiefs and Buffalo Bills have a unique history in playoff matchups. Every 27 years, the Chiefs and Bills matchup in the playoffs or...

The four-year Chief speedster was able to create a spark with big time plays on offense and special teams. After a stellar senior season at Ole...

From an HBCU to Kansas City, Lanier was a pioneer for African American linebackers with his physicality, play-calling, and ball-hawking ability. After losing 35-10 in the...

The Chiefs’ all-time leader in tackles played a crucial role in anchoring the defense during his 13-year run in Kansas City. After his first-round selection in...

A decade long tenure of competing and disappointment with the Chiefs ended abruptly for both sides. Once his linebacker career was over, Schottenheimer wanted to keep...