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The Greatest Kansas City Chiefs, By the Numbers: #32

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#32 is definitely a running back's number as you can tell from this list. We'll have two strong contenders today - Marcus Allen and Curtis McClinton. As you'll see, none of the other players have close to the contributions those two had as members of the Kansas City Chiefs.

  • RB Tommie Agee (1989)
  • RB Marcus Allen (1993-1997)
  • RB Bo Dickinson (1960-61)
  • RB Ethan Horton (1985)
  • DB Jack Johnson (1961)
  • DB Doug Jones (1973-74)
  • RB Curtis McClinton (1962-69)
  • RB Larry Moriarty (1986-88)
  • RB Tony Reed (1977-80)

More on #32 in Kansas City, after the jump...

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RB Tommie Agee (1989)

Agee was a 5th round draft pick by Seattle in 1987. He played on season there, one season in KC and then finished his career in 1994 as a Dallas Cowboy. He had one rushing attempt as a Chief that went for three yards.

RB Marcus Allen (1993-1997)

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After eleven years as an Oakland Raider, Marcus Allen came to Kansas City in 1993 and tore it up.

Part of the team's running back by committee strategy that is now again all the rage in the NFL, in five seasons for the Chiefs Allen put up these stats:

  • 44 rushing TDs
  • 3,698 yards rushing
  • 77 games played in; 53 starts
  • 141 receptions 1,153 yards

Part of the veteran master plan the Chiefs were running in the mid 1990s, Allen helped the Chiefs to the AFC Championship game in '94 before retiring after the '97 season.

RB Bo Dickinson (1960-61)

In two seasons with the Dallas Texans, Dickinson 106 times for 406 yards. He rushed for four TDs and added 17 receptions and another two TDs receiving to his KC stat total. Dickinson was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the 1957 AFL draft.

TE/RB Ethan Horton (1985)

Horton was that rare TE/RB combo when he was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs 15th overall in 1985. Expected to be the Chiefs' answer at running back. Instead, he was cut the next off season.

He had 28 receptions and 48 rushing attempts in his lone season in Kansas City. The Raiders picked him up and he completed 6 seasons in Oakland as a tight end.

DB Jack Johnson (1961)

Johnson was a fourth round pick by the Chicago Bears in 1957. He played in one game for the Dallas Texans at the end of his career. He registered no stats with the franchise.

DB Doug Jones (1973-74)

A sixth round pick by the Chiefs, Jones played two seasons in KC. He registered one INT and played in 13 games during that time. He finished his career with the Bills and Lions.

RB Curtis McClinton (1962-69)

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And we have our competition for Marcus Allen in this poll.

Drafted in the 14th round of the 1961 AFL draft, McClinton came out of Kansas University to play 8 seasons for the Kansas City Chiefs franchise. Wikipedia has more on this member of the Chiefs Hall of Fame and his AFL career:

McClinton was one of the early stars of the American Football League, with the Dallas Texans, and with their successors, the Kansas City Chiefs, and is the sixth-leading rusher in franchise history. He had 762 rushing attempts for 3,124 yards and 18 touchdowns. He also caught 154 passes for 1,945 yards and 14 touchdowns. He played in three AFL All-Star games, following the 1962, 1966 and 1967 seasons. He was named the Outstanding player of the 1962 affair.

McClinton played back up tight end on the Chiefs' Super Bowl winning squad. Here are his career stats as a Chief:

  • 107 games played
  • 762 rushing attempts
  • 3,124 rushing yards
  • 18 rushing TDs
  • 154 receptions; 1,945 yards receiving; 14 receiving TDs

McClinton was inducted into the Kansas City Chiefs Hall of Fame in 1995.

RB Larry Moriarty (1986-88)

A 5th round pick by the Oilers in 1983, Moriarty played the final 31 games of is NFL career in Kansas City. He garnered minimal stats as a Chief: 85 total attempts; 23 receptions and one receiving TD.

RB Tony Reed (1977-80)

Reed was the 37th overall pick by the Chiefs in 1977.He played in four seasons, putting up some decent albeit underwhelming numbers. He rushed for over 2,000 yards on 513 attempts in four seasons.

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Have at it. Who is the greatest Chief to wear #32?

Read more about the Greatest Chiefs:

#1 - QB Warren Moon

#2 - P Dustin Colquitt

#3 - K Jan Stenerud

#4 - P Nick Murphy

#5 - P Louie Aguiar

#6 - RB Warren McVea

#7 - QB Ron Jaworski

#8 - K Nick Lowery

#9 - QB Bill Kenney

#10 - QB Trent Green

#11 - QB Elvis Grbac

#12 - QB Rich Gannon

#13 - QB Steve Bono

#14 - RB Ed Podolak

#15 - QB Todd Collins

#16 - QB Len Dawson

#17 - QB Steve Deberg

#18 - CB Emmitt Thomas

#19 - QB Joe Montana

#20 - S Deron Cherry

#21 - S Jerome Woods

#22 - DB Willie Mitchell

#23 - RB Barry Word

#24 - CB Jayice Pearson

#25 - S Greg Wesley

#26 - S Gary Barbaro

#27 - RB Larry Johnson

#28 - RB Abner Haynes

#29 - CB Albert Lewis

#30 - RB Donnell Bennett

#31 - RB Priest Holmes

Poll
Who is the greatest Kansas City Chief to wear #32?
RB Tommie Agee
1 votes
RB Marcus Allen
954 votes
RB Bo Dickinson
2 votes
RB Ethan Horton
2 votes
DB Jack Johnson
1 votes
DB Doug Jones
0 votes
RB Curtis McClinton
101 votes
RB Larry Moriarty
5 votes
RB Tony Reed
1 votes
Somebody Chris forgot
5 votes

1072 votes | Poll has closed

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3rd/4th down-short yardage OR goalline...

Who was gonna get that ball EVERYTIME? Marcus. Who got that ball across the line EVERYTIME? Marcus. Dude was amazing in all phases, but that especially will be what I remember him for.

And…it had to burn the Crypt-Keeper (Al Davis) everytime he did it. That alone is worth my vote ha!

Virtus En Arduo

by carthagechief on Aug 11, 2009 7:35 AM CDT reply actions  

Well....

There was that one time on 4th and short…. it was Bono who took it to the house!

by dragon6172 on Aug 11, 2009 8:15 AM CDT up reply actions  

although.......

This is a tough choice because although Marcus played great for us, he is a former Raider. I was a huge fan of him when he played for the Raiders (because I was a Raiders fan and 7 y/o and didn’t know any better). Great player for us though so he gets my vote.

by royalbluekc on Aug 11, 2009 7:37 AM CDT reply actions  

Had to go Allen

A tough choice for me though, since I grew up watching McClinton and he was such an integral part of the early success of the team. Plus being in the all star game multiple times. But when you look at the production numbers, Allen is clearly ahead. Allen was such an awesome clutch player. When you really needed a few yards for a first down or TD, he was damn near automatic. A truly great player.

Chiefs go 9-7. LJ makes 1400 yards. DBowe makes 1200 yards. Defense #18.

by Zodeman on Aug 11, 2009 7:43 AM CDT reply actions  

It has to be Allen

He was so fun to watch and such a great person.

Herm is gone things are better with that one move!!

by bringbacktheglory on Aug 11, 2009 7:47 AM CDT reply actions  

allen of course

not only do I still have and wear my Marcus Allen jersey I got when I was in junior high…dude shares my last name!

Uncle Marcus was the best!

D-Bowe, Mark Bradley, Bobby Engram and Turtle. Four Chiefs WRers. 4 Pro Bowlers.

by Patrick Allen on Aug 11, 2009 8:34 AM CDT reply actions  

Marcus Allen = Awesome

I will always remember that 4 yard dive into the endzone Marcus Allen REGULARLY put up. October, 1994, when he completed such a dive against the hated Denver Broncos, I was in the hospital after being diagnosed with juvenile diabetes. It softened the blow of being told I could no longer eatfried twinkies out of tubs of mayonnaise and ice cream.

I don’t want to take anything from McClinton, his stats look great and I am sure he was almost a deity in his day, but Marcus Allen was pure electricity EVERY time he got the ball. I have a total man-crush on Larry Johnson but he could learn a lot from watching someone like Marcus Allen on gametape, preferably right before each game while Eye of the Tiger plays in the background. Did that just give you guys goosebumps? Cause it did me!

"You can't polish a turd", old guy, Christine
"Let your anger be, like a monkey in a pinata, hiding amongst the candy, hoping the kids don't break through with their sticks!" Master Payne, King Pow

by mugglemage on Aug 11, 2009 9:11 AM CDT reply actions  

I loved Marcus

but McClinton gets my vote. The guy was a key part of the early Chiefs years and deserves the tag. He’s in the Chiefs Hall of Fame for a reason.

The saddest thing about Marcus’ stats was that Marty held him back. He was forced to be part of a running back by committee. There were several games (especially the playoff loss against the Colts thanks to Bono and Elliot) when it was clear he was the best player on the field and Marty still tried to keep him under 20 touches a game.

by Big Chief on Aug 11, 2009 9:24 AM CDT reply actions  

53 man roster

When this is over I would like to see everyones 53 man roster!

by benton on Aug 11, 2009 9:27 AM CDT reply actions  

When this is over

you and me should get an apartment together…

D-Bowe, Mark Bradley, Bobby Engram and Turtle. Four Chiefs WRers. 4 Pro Bowlers.

by Patrick Allen on Aug 11, 2009 9:30 AM CDT up reply actions  

D-Bowe, Mark Bradley, Bobby Engram and Turtle. Four Chiefs WRers. 4 Pro Bowlers.

by Patrick Allen on Aug 11, 2009 9:32 AM CDT up reply actions  

well, lookes as if I will have to cut you first! Oh wait, your not on the greatest list!

by benton on Aug 11, 2009 9:36 AM CDT up reply actions  

I must admit that I am a little in the dark in this whole series.

I have been a chiefs fan since around 1990, and anything before that I really don’t have a clue. I am sure there is a little bias through this series towards the younger players. It ha been a great history lesson for all of us. Thanks for doing it.

by saskwatch on Aug 11, 2009 9:49 AM CDT reply actions   1 recs

Rec

It is interesting to see all the players and the bios :)

Let's Kick some ASS in 09 or Die trying

by Steve_Chiefs on Aug 11, 2009 5:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

Old school

Curtis was a long time Chief and a great one at that. Marcus, as much as I love his time here was a rental and a Raider.

David Logue

by dklogue1 on Aug 11, 2009 2:23 PM CDT reply actions  

Once a Raider

Always a raider…gotta vote for Curtis!

by Chiefs70man on Aug 13, 2009 2:36 PM CDT reply actions  

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