By Joshua Manning • Published: 24 Aug 2022 • 14:14
Tributes pour in following death of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Len Dawson Credit: Twitter @thekyliemanning
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Len Dawson, known by many as “Lenny the Cool” was born on June 20, 1935.
He would go on to play for the Kansas City Chiefs for 14 seasons he was the longest- sports anchor in Kansas City history.
His family reported his death in a statement that read:
“With wife Linda at his side, it is with much sadness that we inform you of the passing of our beloved Len Dawson. He was a wonderful husband, father, brother and friend. Len was always grateful and many times overwhelmed by the countless bonds he made during his football and broadcast careers.”
“He loved Kansas City and no matter where his travels took him, he could not wait to return home. Linda wants to acknowledge and thank the wonderful team of doctors, nurses and support staff at KU Med who showed tremendous amounts of love and compassion for Len.”
Following the announcement of the death of the legendary Kansas City Chiefs quarterback, tributes have flooded Twitter:
RIP Len Dawson. pic.twitter.com/vrStWBrsYY — Corey, The Artist Chief (@Coreyo4) August 24, 2022
RIP Len Dawson. pic.twitter.com/vrStWBrsYY
— Corey, The Artist Chief (@Coreyo4) August 24, 2022
RIP to the coolest cat to ever wear a Chiefs uni. Len Dawson, Chiefs’ Hall of Fame quarterback and Kansas City sports icon, dies at 87 https://t.co/DELDIWjHQ6 — Patrick Obley 🦥 (@PMOWriter) August 24, 2022
RIP to the coolest cat to ever wear a Chiefs uni.
Len Dawson, Chiefs’ Hall of Fame quarterback and Kansas City sports icon, dies at 87 https://t.co/DELDIWjHQ6
— Patrick Obley 🦥 (@PMOWriter) August 24, 2022
Len Dawson was a legend to the game of football and a hero to the city of Kansas City. His swagger was unmatched. Rest easy, Len. 💔 pic.twitter.com/7tDXWKeYbr — Kylie Winfrey (@thekyliewinfrey) August 24, 2022
Len Dawson was a legend to the game of football and a hero to the city of Kansas City. His swagger was unmatched. Rest easy, Len. 💔 pic.twitter.com/7tDXWKeYbr
— Kylie Winfrey (@thekyliewinfrey) August 24, 2022
RIP Len Dawson. From Super Bowl IV. pic.twitter.com/1Bi8ZC0hef — The '60s at 60 (@the_60s_at_60) August 24, 2022
RIP Len Dawson. From Super Bowl IV. pic.twitter.com/1Bi8ZC0hef
— The '60s at 60 (@the_60s_at_60) August 24, 2022
RIP to legendary @Chiefs QB and broadcaster, Len Dawson. Incredibly honored to have had the chance to meet him, especially living all the way in NY. I’ll treasure this memory forever! #ChiefsKingdom pic.twitter.com/zNnzjC4YDI — Jason Linnick (@JLinnick15) August 24, 2022
RIP to legendary @Chiefs QB and broadcaster, Len Dawson. Incredibly honored to have had the chance to meet him, especially living all the way in NY. I’ll treasure this memory forever! #ChiefsKingdom pic.twitter.com/zNnzjC4YDI
— Jason Linnick (@JLinnick15) August 24, 2022
What a sad morning for #ChiefsKingdom. Rest In Peace to the legend, Len Dawson. Keep his family and friends in your prayers 🕊. pic.twitter.com/pyLKp81uXC — Mark Gunnels (@MarkAGunnels) August 24, 2022
What a sad morning for #ChiefsKingdom. Rest In Peace to the legend, Len Dawson. Keep his family and friends in your prayers 🕊. pic.twitter.com/pyLKp81uXC
— Mark Gunnels (@MarkAGunnels) August 24, 2022
BREAKING: Awful news from #ChiefsKingdom . @KMBC 9 colleague and @Chiefs great Len Dawson has died. He was 87 years old. A friend. A member of our family. Our hearts hurt as we mourn his passing. pic.twitter.com/gGddS79bGq — Cody Holyoke (@CodyKMBC) August 24, 2022
BREAKING: Awful news from #ChiefsKingdom . @KMBC 9 colleague and @Chiefs great Len Dawson has died. He was 87 years old. A friend. A member of our family. Our hearts hurt as we mourn his passing. pic.twitter.com/gGddS79bGq
— Cody Holyoke (@CodyKMBC) August 24, 2022
RIP Len Dawson. Leonard the Cool… pic.twitter.com/u34NqOOjk1 — Rick Gosselin (@RickGosselin9) August 24, 2022
RIP Len Dawson. Leonard the Cool… pic.twitter.com/u34NqOOjk1
— Rick Gosselin (@RickGosselin9) August 24, 2022
RIP Len Dawson. A true giant of the game. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/gY6Tpb9rZJ — Arrowheads Abroad (@KCChiefs_UK) August 24, 2022
RIP Len Dawson.
A true giant of the game. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/gY6Tpb9rZJ
— Arrowheads Abroad (@KCChiefs_UK) August 24, 2022
RIP Len Dawson. Thanks for all the great conversations. You will always be Lenny the Cool. A true Kansas City Legend.🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/thqvEjxOmV — Steven St.John (@SSJWHB) August 24, 2022
RIP Len Dawson. Thanks for all the great conversations. You will always be Lenny the Cool. A true Kansas City Legend.🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/thqvEjxOmV
— Steven St.John (@SSJWHB) August 24, 2022
RIP len dawson. this has been my phone background for six years and probably will be for the rest of my life pic.twitter.com/U7AURxlbAP — woke stifler (@Yelix) August 24, 2022
RIP len dawson. this has been my phone background for six years and probably will be for the rest of my life pic.twitter.com/U7AURxlbAP
— woke stifler (@Yelix) August 24, 2022
The death of the legendary Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Len Dawson comes after the death of Gene LeBell, an American martial artist and fighter who died aged 89, as reported on Wednesday, August 10.
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