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BigRedChief 08-12-2022 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Chief Roundup (Post 16408937)
Mods want to merge this one or just delete it since it is obvious someone did not even look before posting.

This. My bad.

Otter 08-12-2022 05:32 PM

Keeping the Dawson family in my prayers.

kevrunner 08-12-2022 05:37 PM

Sad to read about this, hopefully he’s not in too much discomfort. I was reading about his early life and learned that he was a seventh son from a seventh son, that can’t happen too often. Also read that he was All State in both football and basketball.

jettio 08-12-2022 05:40 PM

I remember he came a couple times to our grade school and would eat a school lunch at the front table in the cafeteria. Always in a good mood whenever I saw him in public.

I love how he credits being the seventh son of a seventh son as a reason for his success in life.

NFL Network should have a tribute slate of games and shows ready when he does pass.

I will save the 1962 AFL Championship Game on the DVR if they show that. I heard a lot about that game, but have not watched.

neech 08-12-2022 05:42 PM

I enjoyed listening to him when he was commentator for Chiefs football games on the radio. "You have to protect the quarterback" he would always say.

RollChiefsRoll 08-12-2022 05:48 PM

The original Chiefs legend.

frozenchief 08-12-2022 05:49 PM

Very sad. Growing up in KC, he was football royalty. The only other player in KC history at the time that could hold a candle to him was George Brett. I’m glad he got to see KC win another ring. He was good to this organization for many, many years.

My wife is getting her master’s degree in nursing and she chose Purdue University. When i heard, I said, “Awesome! You’ll be a BoilerMaker just like Lenny Dawson!” She got a look on her face and started to say something (undoubtedly “who?”) and I just said, “The 2nd best KC QB ever. Lenny the cool. Just nod and say, ‘cool’.” She did. And so now she and Lenny the Cool have something in common, although I don’t think she puts as much weight on it as I do.

threebag 08-12-2022 06:02 PM

This should be sticky’d

bdj23 08-12-2022 06:11 PM

Sad to hear :(

EPodolak 08-12-2022 06:14 PM

All my best to Mr. Chief.

KChiefs1 08-12-2022 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Al Bundy (Post 16408709)
I am sharing this very sad news from my friend, Karen, with her permission, who has Len Jr.'s permission. Karen is with Board of Directors for NFL Alumni-Kansas City Chapter 1987-2021. Please keep Len Dawson & his family in your comforting thoughts and/or prayer. [emoji3590][emoji169] https://t.co/xFAKrdEFhU


My childhood hero.
Heartbreaking news for me. [emoji22]


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KChiefs1 08-12-2022 06:27 PM

My childhood hero.

Heartbreaking news. [emoji22]


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louie aguiar 08-12-2022 06:32 PM

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">It breaks my heart to hear about Len Dawson going into hospice. We spent a lot of time together traveling with and covering the Chiefs. He&#39;s one of the nicest guys ever. No pretensions and was never without that smile. <br>He was always, &quot;Lenny the cool!!&quot; <a href="https://t.co/Ji17ZAwzwq">pic.twitter.com/Ji17ZAwzwq</a></p>&mdash; frank boal (@realfrankboal) <a href="https://twitter.com/realfrankboal/status/1558235686519595009?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 12, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Stryker 08-12-2022 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by BigRedChief (Post 16408930)
Lenny the cool to Otis Taylor hooked me then. Sorry to hear of his health state. You were the man back in the day. You’ll be remembered. [/url]

Absolutely this! I hope and pray for him but, I have to say, I am so very glad he got to see Mahomes, Kelce and Hill get that Super Bowl win 50 years later! That is really, really special! God bless Lenny the Cool!

Dartgod 08-12-2022 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by threebag (Post 16409017)
This should be sticky’d

Agreed. This is very sad news indeed. Prayers for a quick, painless and peaceful passing.


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