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Len Dawson, Pro Bowl Quarterback and Veteran Broadcaster, Has Died


Len Dawson was also known for his time at KMBC-TV Kansas City.

Len Dawson, legendary NFL quarterback and former sports director at KMBC Kansas City, has died. He was 87.



Dawson led the Kansas City Chiefs to the Super Bowl in 1967 and 1970, the team beating the Vikings in the big game in ‘70. Dawson was named MVP of Super Bowl IV in 1970.


He retired in 1976 and entered the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1987.


Dawson was named sports director at KMBC in 1966, while he was still playing for the Chiefs. KMBC reported that Jack Steadman, then general manager of the Chiefs, suggested to station management they hire Dawson to cover sports. They did.

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