NFL Fans Find It Hard to Hold Back Tears as Patrick Mahomes and Chiefs Bid an Emotional Goodbye to Late Kansas City Legend Len Dawson

Len Dawson is a historical figure in the growth and evolution of the Kansas City Chiefs. The legendary QB led the Chiefs to the franchise’s first Super Bowl win in Super Bowl IV. Interestingly, he won the MVP award that year. Unfortunately, the NFL legend breathed his last, a few days earlier, aged 87. 

As a tribute gesture, the Chiefs performed a hoodie in the NFL pre-season game against the Packers. The show of respect went down well with the fans, as many of them went down memory lane to recall the NFL Hall of Fame Winner and his outstanding contributions to his team. 

When Patrick Mahomes paid homage to the icon

Chiefs iconic player and NFL superstar, Patrick Mahomes, took the field for one play in Thursday’s clash, to pay homage to the QB. Before the Chief’s first offensive snap, Mahomes joined his teammates in the “choir huddle”.

This brought in nostalgia, as Dawson used this throughout his Hall of Fame career. It was also an emotional moment for several of the fans. As a result, tears rolled down their eyes in memory of the legend. 

After the tribute gesture, Mahomes left the field, waving his arms up and down while the crowd chanted the name of “Dawson” in a respectful voice, to mark their respect.

Each member of the Chiefs came into the match wearing Dawson’s jersey number 16. 

A legendary career that spanned 19 years

The Hall of Fame winner Dawson spent 14 years with Kansas City. In total, he played in the NFL for 19 years before joining KMBC for a broadcasting career. Dawson spent four decades of his remaining career as a broadcaster, analyzing the nuances of the game.

He remained one of the best QBs in the 60s. Dawson also holds the record of leading the AFL in complete percentage, seven times over an eight-year span.

He had paced the league in touchdown passes four times over five years.

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As Dawson departs, many of the team supporters wonder who will carry the legacy forward to the team. Many of the fans believe Mahomes is the apt person. Can he achieve greatness and end up as one of the best of all time? Time will give the best answer. 

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