The Greatest Kansas City Chiefs, By the Numbers: #29

And we take time out of busy training camp posting schedule this morning to bring you the 29th installment of the Greatest Kansas City Chiefs by the Numbers. That doesn't mean the camp coverage stops, of course.
Consider these posts to be your respite from the flurry of training camp news throughout the day. The Chiefs take the field around 2 PM today and go until about 4 PM. Joel will have the info for you on that practice around that time, as well as more posts throughout the day.
If you're new around here, make sure you check out the full list of who's been voted a Greatest Chief by the AP community.
RB Dantrell Savage is the current Chief to wear #29 and he's just hoping to make the final 53-man (or the practice squad) roster.
Let's see who else wore #29 for the Chiefs.
- S Jason Belser (2001-2002)
- CB Albert Lewis (1983-93)
- CB Mark McMillian (1997-98)
- S Clyde Powers (1978)
- S Brian Washington (1995-96)
- S Robert Williams (1998-99)
Only one of these guys deserves your vote. Click Continue Reading to learn more...
S Jason Belser (2001-2002)
Coming out of Raytown, MO, Belser was an 8th round pick by the Colts in 1992. After a long career in Indy, Belser finished his final two NFL seasons in KC. He played in eight games and made one interception.
CB Albert Lewis (1983-93)
via www.kcchiefs.com
Now we're talking CHIEFS!
A third round pick in 1983 by the Chiefs, Lewis would play eleven productive years in KC before heading to Oakland. He played in 150 games for the Chiefs, starting 128 of those. He also amassed 4.5 sacks an 38 INTs over that time as well.
Lewis made the Pro Bowl from 1987 to 1990, going All-Pro in 1989 and 1990.
On March 4th, 2007, Albert Lewis was inducted into the Kansas City Chiefs Hall of Fame.
CB Mark McMillian (1997-98)
Hey it's Might Mouse! He's like, little and stuff. Let's pay attention to him.
And that about sums up my feelings towards 5'7" Mark "Might Mouse" McMillian. He actually had a great 1997 season, snagging 8 INTs for the Chiefs. He grabbed three more INTs in '98 before heading to the Redskins and 49ers to finish his career.
S Clyde Powers (1978)
Powers played four seasons for the Giants after being selected by them in the fifth round of the '74 NFL draft. He played his final season in KC, playing in one game.
S Brian Washington (1995-96)
Washington is another member of the secondary on this list who finished a long career in KC after playing elsewhere. Washington played six seasons for the Jets and Browns before finishing his career in KC. He had three INTs in both seasons for the Chiefs and started in 30 games.
S Robert Williams (1998-99)
A fifth round pick by the Chiefs out of UNC, Williams started one game his rookie season before heading to Seattle in the 1999 season. He was finished in the NFL after the '99 season.
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Who is the greatest Chief to wear #29?
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
#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
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Obviously Albert
But Clyde Powers deserves consideration based on a sweet name alone.
by Joel Thorman on Aug 4, 2009 6:49 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
As a young Chiefs fan
that is the sole reasoning behind my vote.
by Ben S on Aug 4, 2009 6:58 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Albert was one of the few bright spots in a bad Chiefs era...
The one thing that every team feared from our team was that secondary. Albert and Deron…man, what a duo! Hopefully the Brandon’s and JPage And The Bonecrusher can bring that back to us!!!
Virtus En Arduo
by carthagechief on Aug 4, 2009 7:09 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
A man of many talents
He was a great CB, but also very good at blocking kicks. The only downside about him is that he went to the Raiders after he left KC. It really hurt to see him in black and silver. Thank God Marty was so intent on beating them so consistently – that went a long way toward easing the burn of seeing Lewis wearing black.
by Big Chief on Aug 4, 2009 8:38 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
For those too young to remember Albert
The guy is one of teh best CBs ever to lace em up. He was a lockdown cover corner who cold take any team’s #1 receiver out of the game. With Kevin Ross, he made up the best CB tandem in the league. His ball skills were fantastic and he could make the opponent pay with interception returns. My favorite part of watching him play (as Big Chief mentions above) was his effort on special teams. You dont see starters making that kind of contribution on ST today…let alone a star like Lewis.
by KCSatchmo on Aug 4, 2009 9:07 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
If the Chiefs only had the luck at finding a Qb
that they had in DB’s. The Chiefs have had a lot of great DB’s over the years. Albert was one of the best.
Herm is gone things are better with that one move!!
by bringbacktheglory on Aug 4, 2009 9:39 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Albert all the way
Chris left out Greg Hill RB. He wore #29 for a brief moment, maybe 1-2 season.
Predictions as of 06.24.2009.
Larry Johnson will be a top 3 fantasy pick once again in 2010 (after a monster season in 2009.)
Dwayne Bowe will be a 2009 Pro Bowl selection.
Brandon Flowers will have at least 6 INTs in 2009 season.
Todd Haley will have a sideline shouting match caught on TV yelling at one of his asst. coaches.
by 58 was my friend on Aug 4, 2009 11:11 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
If you didn't vote for Albert, your not a real chiefs fan...........
First time poster, long time reader….this poll was the one i finally had to chime in on. Anyone who didn’t vote for Albert Lewis should be ashamed of themselves. He truly was a great chief. And one the reasons i started being a fan of this team.
by Chiefsuntilidie on Aug 4, 2009 11:17 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
+1 and welcome to AP!
Moderator - Arrowhead Pride
Future Mrs. DTR
by DThomasReigns on Aug 4, 2009 2:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Chris left out Greg Hill
Missing from your list, not that I would vote for anyone else but Albert.

Predictions as of 06.24.2009.
Larry Johnson will be a top 3 fantasy pick once again in 2010 (after a monster season in 2009.)
Dwayne Bowe will be a 2009 Pro Bowl selection.
Brandon Flowers will have at least 6 INTs in 2009 season.
Todd Haley will have a sideline shouting match caught on TV yelling at one of his asst. coaches.
by 58 was my friend on Aug 4, 2009 11:22 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Remember Lewis blocking 2 kicks
against the Browns at Arrowhead, awesome game, awesome memory.
by Your_Moms_Boyfriend on Aug 4, 2009 11:28 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Albert may be the greatest all-around cornerback ever. He could cover anybody. He blocked kicks. He had speed. And didn’t he return a punt or two?
And it’s so true. The secondary those years may be one of the best ever, not just for the Chiefs but for the entire league.
Lewis and Ross on the corners, with Cherry and Burrus in the middle.
by chiefsfan_ms on Aug 7, 2009 3:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

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