Kansas City Chiefs Unveil Lamar Hunt Statue At Arrowhead Stadium
by Chris Thorman on Jul 30, 2010 10:41 AM CDT
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Just moments ago, Norma Hunt unveiled the Lamar Hunt statue at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO. In addition to the Chiefs' office personnel, Kansas City Chiefs owner Clark Hunt and NFL commish Roger Goodell were present.
The nine foot tall statue is the centerpiece of the Founder's Plaza at the New Arrowhead Stadium.
A worthy tribute for a very worthy man. Joel will have more on this in a bit.
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But not as good as the Dick Howser, that ones sweet.
by HIV 2 Elway on Jul 30, 2010 10:47 AM CDT up reply actions
Very nice. Much deserved for the man that started it all for us Chiefs fans.
Yeah, let's just keep matriculatin' the ball down the field, boys! ...
Now...
we should start a ritual of laying a horse head at his feet before every Bronco game.
(just kidding)
It should be the whole horse.
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by ARROWHEADSHANE on Jul 30, 2010 10:48 AM CDT reply actions
I already have Tom Green on the phone.
Go Chiefs!!!!
Too bad
Things like this have to be done after someone dies. He deserved it while he was with us.
Would have been too weird that way though.
We’re gonna miss him.
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by ARROWHEADSHANE on Jul 30, 2010 10:50 AM CDT reply actions
You really like Lamar would have allowed that?
I think the timing has more to do with the renovations than it does his death.
by HIV 2 Elway on Jul 30, 2010 10:52 AM CDT up reply actions
Probably both.
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by ARROWHEADSHANE on Jul 30, 2010 11:23 AM CDT up reply actions
Now we just need to bring home the Lamar Hunt Trophy!
Yeah, let's just keep matriculatin' the ball down the field, boys! ...
by oldchiefsfan on Jul 30, 2010 10:50 AM CDT reply actions 2 recs
Sweet! Have you seen the stats on this item?!?
Effigy of the Hunt
+9000 Charisma
+9000 Pride
Effect on Use: Opponent misses game winning Field Goal.
In wondrous beauty, once again, shall the golden tables stand mid the grass, which the gods had owned in the days of old.
by Chiefs_Ragnarok on Jul 30, 2010 10:51 AM CDT reply actions
Gah... too bad it won't fit in my satchel.
"Reach for new elevation; and see just how high we can go. Full blown determination; will take us further than we know. My own anticipation; keeps the fire from burning out, It's time for domination... no one can ever take us down" - Pillar - "For the Love of the Game"
by Red N Gold Beast on Jul 30, 2010 10:53 AM CDT up reply actions
Very cool tribute to a great man.
10 + wins in 2010. Chiefs SHOCK the NFL!!! Mark it down.
for those of you with poor eyes, one side to the statue reads......
A MAN OF VISION
After watching the 1958 National Football League Championship Game on television, Lamar Hunt recognized the tremendous potential for professional football in the United States. When the NFL refused to expand, Hunt founded the American football league in 1959, introducing professional football to fans in new parts of the country. Hunt’s vision led to the AFL-NFL merger, the creation of the Super Bowl, and helped secure professional football’s place as America’s game.
I really like how they are emphasizing KC's (and Lamar Hunt's) stature in the history of the NFL with the renovations.
It will go a long way to add to the historical ‘aura’ of Arrowhead, which you don’t get with most modern stadiums. Just wish they’d had the foresight 40 years ago to build the stadiums closer to downtown.
Predictions:
This year will be better
We're luck to have them here at all.
Yeah, let's just keep matriculatin' the ball down the field, boys! ...
by oldchiefsfan on Jul 30, 2010 11:19 AM CDT up reply actions
* lucky
Yeah, let's just keep matriculatin' the ball down the field, boys! ...
by oldchiefsfan on Jul 30, 2010 11:19 AM CDT up reply actions
When the stadiums were built...
they were very close to the vibrant part of town. 63rd and Prospect was once the spot and is only a mile or so from the stadium. But forced segregation killed that neighborhood. I still love that part of town, killer old buildings, and the best garage sales in town.
by HIV 2 Elway on Jul 30, 2010 11:23 AM CDT up reply actions
Mr. Lamar Hunt
A worthy tribute ; for a worthy MAN.
by 65tosspowertrap on Jul 30, 2010 11:59 AM CDT reply actions
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