Why Kansas City’s football team became the Chiefs
A People's History of Kansas City
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The Birth of the Kansas City Chiefs: A Story of Ambition and Opportunity
This chapter explores the foundational history of the Kansas City Chiefs, focusing on Lamar Hunt's vision for a professional football team and his creation of the American Football League. It also highlights the critical influence of Kansas City Mayor H. Roe Bartle in persuading Hunt to move the Dallas Texans to Kansas City, underlining the team's impact on the city's identity.
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