Len Dawson

Football Player

Birthday June 20, 1935

Birth Sign Gemini

Birthplace Alliance, OH

DEATH DATE Aug 24, 2022 (87)

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About

Hall of Fame quarterback who led the Kansas City Chiefs to three AFL titles. He then signed on as a color analyst for the Chiefs radio network. He played on 3 teams throughout his professional career. 

Before Fame

He had a remarkable sophomore year at Purdue, leading the NCAA in pass efficiency while also playing defense and serving as Purdue's kicker.

Trivia

In Super Bowl IV, he led the Chiefs to a 23-7 victory over the Minnesota Vikings, and he was named MVP of the game. He played with the Kansas City Chiefs from 1962 until his last professional year, 1975.

Family Life

He fathered two children, Lisa Anne and Len Jr., with his wife, Jacqueline Puzder. After Jacqueline's death in 1978, he married his second wife, Linda.

Associated With

He and Joe Montana both ended their NFL careers playing quarterback for the Chiefs; Montana, however, only played one season with the team.