Fan mail address
Kansas City Chiefs
Arrowhead Stadium
1 Arrowhead Drive
Kansas City, MO 64129-1651
USA
Address information
Arrowhead Stadium
(Stadium)
1 Arrowhead Drive
Kansas City, MO 64129-1651
USA
Phone: (816) 920-9300
Fax: (816) 920-4348
The Kansas City Chiefs, established in 1960, are a professional American football team based in Kansas City, Missouri. They are a member of the Western Division of the American Football Conference (AFC) in the National Football League (NFL). Over the decades, the Chiefs have built a rich legacy characterized by passionate fan support, memorable players, and significant achievements, solidifying their place as one of the league’s premier franchises.
Originally founded as the Dallas Texans by Lamar Hunt, the team moved to Kansas City in 1963 and was renamed the Kansas City Chiefs. Hunt was a pivotal figure in the early years of professional football, playing a crucial role in the formation of the American Football League (AFL). The Chiefs quickly established themselves as a competitive force, reaching the AFL Championship game in 1966 and 1969. Under head coach Hank Stram, the team captured its first AFL title in 1966 and went on to appear in Super Bowl I against the Green Bay Packers, although they lost the game.
The 1969 season proved to be a turning point for the franchise. The Chiefs, led by quarterback Len Dawson and a strong defense, won their second AFL title and earned another shot at the Super Bowl, this time against the Minnesota Vikings in Super Bowl IV. The Chiefs emerged victorious, winning 23-7 and becoming the first AFL team to win a Super Bowl. This triumph marked a significant milestone in the team’s history and helped establish the Chiefs as a legitimate contender in professional football.
