Len Dawson has passed - RIP - Page 4

Chief Roundup · 08-12-2022, 05:17 PM

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**BigRedChief** · 08-12-2022, 05:32 PM

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This. My bad.

HonestChieffan · 08-12-2022, 05:25 PM

Lenny and Marty were very much the reason many of us found our love for this team. Mr Hunt was icing on that cake. Makes me very sad to think its Lenny's time. Had multiple opportunities to talk to him over the years and will always remember such a gentleman and fine person.

Heaven gains a great new member

Prayers for the Dawson family.

KChiefs1 · 08-12-2022, 06:27 PM

My childhood hero.

Heartbreaking news.

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Stryker · 08-12-2022, 06:34 PM

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Lenny the cool to Otis Taylor hooked me then. Sorry to hear of his health state. You were the man back in the day. You’ll be remembered. [/url]

Absolutely this! I hope and pray for him but, I have to say, I am so very glad he got to see Mahomes, Kelce and Hill get that Super Bowl win 50 years later! That is really, really special! God bless Lenny the Cool!

**BigRedChief** · 08-12-2022, 06:55 PM

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Absolutely this! I hope and pray for him but, I have to say, I am so very glad he got to see Mahomes, Kelce and Hill get that Super Bowl win 50 years later! That is really, really special! God bless Lenny the Cool!

Lenny the cool was the definition of a cool player back in the day. Sitting on a metal folding chair, Fresca and a smoke at halftime. That’s as cool as it gets back then. It’s an iconic image.

Stryker · 08-12-2022, 09:16 PM

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Lenny the cool was the definition of a cool player back in the day. Sitting on a metal folding chair, Fresca and a smoke at halftime. That’s as cool as it gets back then. It’s an iconic image.

And exactly why he is a permanent part of my man cave!

Hog's Gone Fishin · 08-12-2022, 05:27 PM

The "Len Dawson Lounge" what's the hold up?

**srvy** · 08-12-2022, 05:31 PM

It took a special man to lead a special team. When I was a kid playing pickup games on any piece of grass field or even on neighborhood streets I was Otis Taylor receiving passes from Lenny the cool.

Then one by one the greatest team I felt was ever assembled retired or moved on. Lenny didn't leave he became the voice of the KC Chiefs. He never wavered in his belief in the team and promoted players of past and present and was a supporter of the city. When your voice became silent I knew it had to be bad.

I pray for an easy passage to your eternal rest. When it is your time it will be like a family member has passed. I will never forget as long as I am breathing the memories you made.

Lenny The Cool the legend and Hall or Fame man, you will be missed.

kevrunner · 08-12-2022, 05:37 PM

Sad to read about this, hopefully he’s not in too much discomfort. I was reading about his early life and learned that he was a seventh son from a seventh son, that can’t happen too often. Also read that he was All State in both football and basketball.

neech · 08-12-2022, 05:42 PM

I enjoyed listening to him when he was commentator for Chiefs football games on the radio. "You have to protect the quarterback" he would always say.

bdj23 · 08-12-2022, 06:11 PM

Sad to hear

jettio · 08-12-2022, 05:40 PM

I remember he came a couple times to our grade school and would eat a school lunch at the front table in the cafeteria. Always in a good mood whenever I saw him in public.

I love how he credits being the seventh son of a seventh son as a reason for his success in life.

NFL Network should have a tribute slate of games and shows ready when he does pass.

I will save the 1962 AFL Championship Game on the DVR if they show that. I heard a lot about that game, but have not watched.

**RollChiefsRoll** · 08-12-2022, 05:48 PM

The original Chiefs legend.

frozenchief · 08-12-2022, 05:49 PM

Very sad. Growing up in KC, he was football royalty. The only other player in KC history at the time that could hold a candle to him was George Brett. I’m glad he got to see KC win another ring. He was good to this organization for many, many years.

My wife is getting her master’s degree in nursing and she chose Purdue University. When i heard, I said, “Awesome! You’ll be a BoilerMaker just like Lenny Dawson!” She got a look on her face and started to say something (undoubtedly “who?”) and I just said, “The 2nd best KC QB ever. Lenny the cool. Just nod and say, ‘cool’.” She did. And so now she and Lenny the Cool have something in common, although I don’t think she puts as much weight on it as I do.

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srvy Fight, build, win! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: KC Casino cash: $1501250	It took a special man to lead a special team. When I was a kid playing pickup games on any piece of grass field or even on neighborhood streets I was Otis Taylor receiving passes from Lenny the cool. Then one by one the greatest team I felt was ever assembled retired or moved on. Lenny didn't leave he became the voice of the KC Chiefs. He never wavered in his belief in the team and promoted players of past and present and was a supporter of the city. When your voice became silent I knew it had to be bad. I pray for an easy passage to your eternal rest. When it is your time it will be like a family member has passed. I will never forget as long as I am breathing the memories you made. Lenny The Cool the legend and Hall or Fame man, you will be missed. __________________ "The victim stance is a powerful one. The victim is always morally right, neither responsible nor accountable, and forever entitled to sympathy."
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kevrunner Starter Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Virginia Casino cash: $2340400	Sad to read about this, hopefully he’s not in too much discomfort. I was reading about his early life and learned that he was a seventh son from a seventh son, that can’t happen too often. Also read that he was All State in both football and basketball.
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neech MVP Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: KC Casino cash: $4440400	I enjoyed listening to him when he was commentator for Chiefs football games on the radio. "You have to protect the quarterback" he would always say.
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bdj23 In my youth i pray to keep Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Clown World Casino cash: $2669850	Sad to hear
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jettio MVP Join Date: Sep 2002 Casino cash: $4954930	I remember he came a couple times to our grade school and would eat a school lunch at the front table in the cafeteria. Always in a good mood whenever I saw him in public. I love how he credits being the seventh son of a seventh son as a reason for his success in life. NFL Network should have a tribute slate of games and shows ready when he does pass. I will save the 1962 AFL Championship Game on the DVR if they show that. I heard a lot about that game, but have not watched. __________________ Where Ignorance is Bliss, 'Tis Folly to be Wise. __
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frozenchief Cynical Misanthrope Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Alaska Casino cash: $1451379	Very sad. Growing up in KC, he was football royalty. The only other player in KC history at the time that could hold a candle to him was George Brett. I’m glad he got to see KC win another ring. He was good to this organization for many, many years. My wife is getting her master’s degree in nursing and she chose Purdue University. When i heard, I said, “Awesome! You’ll be a BoilerMaker just like Lenny Dawson!” She got a look on her face and started to say something (undoubtedly “who?”) and I just said, “The 2nd best KC QB ever. Lenny the cool. Just nod and say, ‘cool’.” She did. And so now she and Lenny the Cool have something in common, although I don’t think she puts as much weight on it as I do.
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