Chiefs Owner Lamar Hunt Dead at 74

[12thMan]

Originally Posted by jsarno

While watching sportscenter this morning, they said he tried to be an NFL owner but the NFL wouldn't allow it. He then owned a team from the AFL and was key in the merger of the AFL / NFL. Just goes to show you, never quit.

He was the father of the Super Bowl, and MLS. Not bad. Not bad at all.

I also give him credit for keeping the name of the Stadium as Arrow Head. I'm big on traditions like that.