Len Dawson - legendary qb in hospice

[pu1985]

A Boilermaker legend…

Len Dawson, MVP of Chiefs’ first Super Bowl win, in hospice

Len Dawson, the 87-year-old Hall of Fame QB who led the Kansas City Chiefs to their first Super Bowl title, has entered hospice care in Kansas City.

nypost.com

 

[boilermaker75]

I didn't see your thread before posting and don't know how to take mine down.

A little more than 10 years ago, after an NFF function there was a reception at Brunos. Len was sitting alone at a table, so I sat down across from him and we talked for about an hour. Great guy.

 

[GemstateBoiler]

This is a sad day for me since watching Len Dawson play in Super Bowls against Green Bay and Minnesota are vivid memories in my mind, back when my young interest in professional sports came about. We have been losing some big stars recently who were idols in my childhood days and it weighs on me some I have to admit. He also was so good on "Inside the NFL" on HBO. I always watched it. He had that calm, comfortable demeanor as a host.

 

[4IUSox2]

Dawson was tremendous on that show when HBO was in it’s infancy. I only caught the very tail of his Chiefs career.

 

[TX4GB]

 

[SRATH]

I named my son after Dawson...........

 

[DAG10]

A Boilermaker legend…

Len Dawson, MVP of Chiefs’ first Super Bowl win, in hospice

Len Dawson, the 87-year-old Hall of Fame QB who led the Kansas City Chiefs to their first Super Bowl title, has entered hospice care in Kansas City.

nypost.com

Definitely a legend...sad to hear, and, thoughts and prayers are with him and his family.

 

[Baller23Boogie]

As a Chiefs fan, I wish him nothing but peace and well wishes.

 

[rgarlitz]

Len Dawson has passed away. Some cool photos from his years with the Chiefs in this article:

Chiefs Mourn the Passing of Franchise Legend Len Dawson

This is the official Kansas City Chiefs Facebook fan page. For more information go to http://www.chiefs.com.

www.chiefs.com

 

[Purdue_BS_90]

I saw somewhere one of his nicknames was "Lenny The Cool". That's badass. I always loved that he was associated with Purdue. RIP.

 

[Matt Tiger]

Len was a great player and a wonderful man.Rest in peace Lenny the cool.

 

[MilwaukeeBoilerFan]

Len Dawson has passed. RIP

Len Dawson, Hall of Fame quarterback who led Chiefs to Super Bowl win, dead at 87

Len Dawson, the legendary quarterback who helped the Kansas City Chiefs win their first Super Bowl title, has died, according to his family. He was 87.

www.foxnews.com

 

[TX4GB]

Nice video

 

[TX4GB]

I didn’t know this.

 

[Professor Emeritus]

Len Dawson -- legendary figure.

I am sure they are on it, but I sure hope that Dawson's legacy and contributions will be prominently noted and commemorated during this football season by the program/athletic department.

 

[GemstateBoiler]

Lenny the Cool is so perfect. That's the way he was on "Inside the NFL" also. Not just a legendary player, but it was apparent he was just a great person also. Prayers all over for this Purdue Great and his family. He will always be remembered.

 

[FirstDownB]

From "The Cradle" to the grave. RIP

 

[GemstateBoiler]

I am shocked it took 12 years for Mr. Dawson to be elected to the player's HOF. He had a tremendous career. Maybe being from the AFL?

 

[BSIT]

In 1976 I got to meet him as my dad flew him from KC to Purdue. He came over to our house and autographed footballs for my brother and me. What I'll never forget was his piercing eyes and super bowl ring. As a kid he made our summer. Great representative for Purdue

 

[purduepat1969]

Boiler Up in heaven! RIP Len Dawson...

 

[Wheels Of Steel]

It is noteworthy that Daryle Lamonica and Len Dawson, who quarterbacked their teams in the last AFL game ever played, both passed away this year (Lamonica, former 'Domer, died on April 21st). In the 1969 AFL Championship Game Dawson's Chiefs beat Lamonica's Raiders, 17-7, and as we all know, went on the win Superbowl IV. I can still remember as a kid reading a story in Sport magazine titled "DL and LD" contrasting the "mad bomber" and Dawson's cool playing styles.

 

[Purdue_BS_90]

In 1976 I got to meet him as my dad flew him from KC to Purdue. He came over to our house and autographed footballs for my brother and me. What I'll never forget was his piercing eyes and super bowl ring. As a kid he made our summer. Great representative for Purdue

All I can say is WOW! What an experience. That would make a lifetime of summers for any Purdue fan! I hope you still have that football.

 

[BSIT]

All I can say is WOW! What an experience. That would make a lifetime of summers for any Purdue fan! I hope you still have that football.

Thanks. Yes I still have it. I also have a Len Dawson Football card I got him to sign as well. Both my brother and me still say the summer of 1976 was one of our favorites

 

[AgainstDaWind]

Lenny Dawson was the 7th son of a 7th son. RIP. Boiler Up

 

[PaBoiler78]

Lenny Dawson was the 7th son of a 7th son. RIP. Boiler Up

RIP Lenny

 

[indyogb]

RIP Lenny

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R.I.P. Mr. Dawson. I prefer the Johnny Rivers song:

 

[Longboat Boiler]

Len was the qb of my first game at RA. Think we sometimes forget some of the special people we've had pass thru our prigram.

 

[GemstateBoiler]

Sweet tribute to Mr. Dawson last night.

Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes leads 'choir huddle' as a tribute to late Len Dawson

The Chiefs had a special tribute for Len Dawson, who died this week.

sports.yahoo.com

 

[13thman]

Him, Unitas, and Namath were THE guys when I was old enough to follow what was going on. The image of Lenny puffing one on the sideline always gives me a chuckle. Those were the days.

 

[NVboiler]

Him, Unitas, and Namath were THE guys when I was old enough to follow what was going on. The image of Lenny puffing one on the sideline always gives me a chuckle. Those were the days.

It's sad seeing what's become of Namath, doing those hated Medicare commercials, but he's still better than J.J.

 

[PaBoiler78]

Sweet tribute to Mr. Dawson last night.

Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes leads 'choir huddle' as a tribute to late Len Dawson

The Chiefs had a special tribute for Len Dawson, who died this week.

sports.yahoo.com

wonder if there will be a tribute thursday night?

 

[TX4GB]