Kansas City Chiefs

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Kansas City Chiefs
Current season
Established {{{established}}} First season: 1960 Play in Kansas City, Missouri
Logo Wordmark
League/conference affiliations
National Football League ([[{{{NFL_start_yr}}} NFL season|{{{NFL_start_yr}}}]]–present)
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Team colors	Red, gold, white
Mascot	K. C. Wolf
Personnel
Owner(s)	Clark Hunt
CEO	Clark Hunt
General manager	Brett Veach
Head coach	Andy Reid
Team history
Dallas Texans (1960–1962) Kansas City Chiefs (1963–present)
Team nicknames
The Red and Gold
Championships
League championships (3) 1969 1969 (IV) 2019 (LIV) 2022 (LVII)
Conference championships (3)
Division championships (15)
Home fields
Cotton Bowl (1960–1962) Municipal Stadium (1963–1971) Arrowhead Stadium (1972–present)

The Kansas City Chiefs are a professional American football team based in Kansas City, Missouri. They are a member of the AFC West division in the National Football League (NFL). The team was founded in 1960 as the Dallas Texans by Lamar Hunt and was a charter member of the American Football League (AFL). The team relocated to Kansas City in 1963 and was renamed the Kansas City Chiefs.

History

Founding and Early Years

The franchise was established in 1960 as the Dallas Texans by Lamar Hunt, who was a key figure in the formation of the AFL. The team moved to Kansas City in 1963 and became the Kansas City Chiefs. The Chiefs won three AFL championships in 1962, 1966, and 1969, and were the second AFL team (after the New York Jets) to defeat an NFL team in an AFL-NFL World Championship Game, which later became known as the Super Bowl.

Super Bowl Success

The Chiefs won their first Super Bowl title in Super Bowl IV, defeating the Minnesota Vikings. After a long period of playoff droughts and near-misses, the Chiefs returned to prominence under head coach Andy Reid and quarterback Patrick Mahomes. They won their second Super Bowl title in Super Bowl LIV by defeating the San Francisco 49ers. The Chiefs won their third Super Bowl title in Super Bowl LVII by defeating the Philadelphia Eagles.

Stadium

The Chiefs play their home games at Arrowhead Stadium, which is known for its loud and passionate fan base. Arrowhead Stadium is one of the most iconic stadiums in the NFL and has a seating capacity of approximately 76,000.

Rivalries

The Chiefs have several notable rivalries, primarily within their division. Their main rivals include the Las Vegas Raiders, Denver Broncos, and Los Angeles Chargers. These rivalries are some of the most intense and historic in the NFL.

Mascot

The team's mascot is K. C. Wolf, who has been entertaining fans since 1989. K. C. Wolf is one of the most recognizable mascots in the NFL.

Notable Players

Some of the most notable players in Chiefs history include:

• Len Dawson
• Derrick Thomas
• Tony Gonzalez
• Patrick Mahomes
• Travis Kelce

Coaching Staff

The current head coach of the Chiefs is Andy Reid, who has been with the team since 2013. Under his leadership, the Chiefs have become one of the most successful teams in the NFL.

Ownership

The team is currently owned by Clark Hunt, who is the son of the team's founder, Lamar Hunt. The Hunt family has been instrumental in the team's success and the growth of the NFL.

Related Pages

• American Football League
• National Football League
• Super Bowl
• Arrowhead Stadium
• Andy Reid
• Patrick Mahomes