Kansas City Chiefs

The Kansas City Chiefs are a National Football League team based in Kansas City, Missouri. The team was founded in 1960 as a charter member of the American Football League and joined the NFL as part of the AFL-NFL Merger.

Related Topics:
National Football League - Kansas City, Missouri - 1960 - American Football League - AFL-NFL Merger

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:Franchise Founded: 1960

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:Formerly known as: Dallas Texans, 1960-62

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:Home field: Arrowhead Stadium

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:Previous home fields:

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:: Cotton Bowl, Dallas, TX (1960-1962)

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:: Municipal Stadium, Kansas City, MO (1963-1971)

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:Uniform colors: Red, Gold, and White

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:Helmet design: Red helmet with white arrowhead bearing initials K.C.

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:Current President: Carl Peterson (he is also the General Manager and CEO)

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:Current Head coach: Dick Vermeil

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:Popular gameday traditions: Fans screaming all game (Arrowhead Stadium has been rated as the loudest stadium in the NFL) - occasional use of "War Chant" popularized by the Florida State Seminoles - popular mascot "KC Wolf" - Raider Hate Week (parts of town painted red to celebrate the oldest rivalry) - at the end of the national anthem, the fans sing "and the home of the CHIEFS!"

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