Lamar wanted Arrowhead to retain the Arrowhead name

**BigRedChief** · 08:52 AM

From a Doug Tucker AP article:
http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories...MPLATE=DEFAULT

In his last visit with his old friend, Steadman sat at Hunt's hospital bed for almost an hour. They reminisced about the past and spoke of the future, including vast improvements planned for Arrowhead Stadium. The 78,000-seat facility has sold out for 132 consecutive games, making the Chiefs one of the best-supported teams in the league, and Hunt intended to keep it that way.

"Jack, I want you to make sure the stadium is the new Arrowhead and that people will be excited about it," Hunt told Steadman. "We owe that to the taxpayers."

And the sports world owes a tremendous debt to Lamar Hunt.

FloridaMan88 · 12-14-2006, 11:24 PM

Lamar Hunt Field at Arrowhead Stadium

**BigRedChief** · 12-14-2006, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by KCChiefsfan88

Lamar Hunt Field at Arrowhead Stadium

Works for me

tk13 · 12-14-2006, 11:27 PM

If nothing else, you can rename a section of I-70, or maybe the Blue Ridge Cutoff, just rename it Lamar Hunt Way, or Drive. I like that idea... and I figured Lamar wouldn't want the name changed.

greg63 · 12-14-2006, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by BigRedChief

...And the sports world owes a tremendous debt to Lamar Hunt.

Exactly!

**dirk digler** · 12-14-2006, 11:29 PM

Just by reading that small piece you could almost tell Lamar knew he wasn't going to make it. Truly sad.

I am ok with naming the field and they also need to erect a statute in his honor

PinkFloyd · 12-14-2006, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by KCChiefsfan88

Lamar Hunt Field at Arrowhead Stadium

Awesome idea !! They already have Coach K Court in Duke...

Is there anyway to possibly contact Arrowhead and propose this???

Coach · 12-14-2006, 11:33 PM

At least the good thing is that the name won't be sold to some dumb corporate name, at least that's the impression I'm getting as well.

FloridaMan88 · 12-14-2006, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by dirk digler

Just by reading that small piece you could almost tell Lamar knew he wasn't going to make it. Truly sad.

I am ok with naming the field and they also need to erect a statute in his honor

Two big statues of Ewing Kauffman and Lamar Hunt at the entrance of the Truman Sports Complex would be cool

FAX · 12-14-2006, 11:35 PM

The classiest thing this organization could do is not rename Arrowhead. If it's the last and only venue not to be named after a corporation or a sandwich, that would be more than fine with me.

FAX

**BigRedChief** · 12-14-2006, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Coach

At least the good thing is that the name won't be sold to some dumb corporate name, at least that's the impression I'm getting as well.

They are going to ignore one of Lamars last wishs from his hospital bed. Not a chance. Now we won't have to hear 20th Century Stadium, Hallmark stadium etc

It's going to remain Arrowhead stadium. One more gift to us Chiefs fans.

**007** · 12-14-2006, 11:43 PM

I don't even want to refer to it as "the new Arrowhead". It should always be Arrowhead.

greg63 · 12-14-2006, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Guru

I don't even want to refer to it as "the new Arrowhead". It should always be Arrowhead.

I agree; if for no other reason then out of respect for Lamar.

Boyceofsummer · 12-14-2006, 11:54 PM

Royals Stadium and Arrowhead Stadium. The sports complex should be renamed: Ewing Kauffman - Lamar Hunt Sports Complex.

If taxpayers are still offended: Ewing Kauffman - Lamar Hunt Sports Complex at Jackson Co.

**Bob Dole** · 12-15-2006, 02:09 AM

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Originally Posted by BigRedChief

They are going to ignore one of Lamars last wishs from his hospital bed. Not a chance. Now we won't have to hear 20th Century Stadium, Hallmark stadium etc

It's going to remain Arrowhead stadium. One more gift to us Chiefs fans.

Maybe his will provides for buying the naming rights?

12-14-2006, 11:21 PM
BigRedChief Has a particular set of skills Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: On the water Casino cash: $-561038 VARSITY	Lamar wanted Arrowhead to retain the Arrowhead name.Carl may not follow his wish. From a Doug Tucker AP article: http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories...MPLATE=DEFAULT In his last visit with his old friend, Steadman sat at Hunt's hospital bed for almost an hour. They reminisced about the past and spoke of the future, including vast improvements planned for Arrowhead Stadium. The 78,000-seat facility has sold out for 132 consecutive games, making the Chiefs one of the best-supported teams in the league, and Hunt intended to keep it that way. "Jack, I want you to make sure the stadium is the new Arrowhead and that people will be excited about it," Hunt told Steadman. "We owe that to the taxpayers." And the sports world owes a tremendous debt to Lamar Hunt. Last edited by BigRedChief; 12-16-2006 at 08:52 AM..
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tk13 ... Join Date: Nov 2001 Casino cash: $-1667500	If nothing else, you can rename a section of I-70, or maybe the Blue Ridge Cutoff, just rename it Lamar Hunt Way, or Drive. I like that idea... and I figured Lamar wouldn't want the name changed.
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dirk digler Please squeeze Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Clinton, MO Casino cash: $214644	Just by reading that small piece you could almost tell Lamar knew he wasn't going to make it. Truly sad. I am ok with naming the field and they also need to erect a statute in his honor
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FAX testing ... 1, 2, 3 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Tennessee Casino cash: $6753759	The classiest thing this organization could do is not rename Arrowhead. If it's the last and only venue not to be named after a corporation or a sandwich, that would be more than fine with me. FAX
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007 Shaken. Not stirred. Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: London Casino cash: $12230126 VARSITY	I don't even want to refer to it as "the new Arrowhead". It should always be Arrowhead. __________________ My dear girl, there are some things that just aren’t done. Such as, drinking Dom Perignon ’53 above the temperature of 38 degrees Fahrenheit. That’s just as bad as listening to the Beatles without earmuffs.
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12-14-2006, 11:54 PM	#14
Boyceofsummer That Doyle, he's a mean-un Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Salina, Kansas Casino cash: $10004900	Retain the names......................... Royals Stadium and Arrowhead Stadium. The sports complex should be renamed: Ewing Kauffman - Lamar Hunt Sports Complex. If taxpayers are still offended: Ewing Kauffman - Lamar Hunt Sports Complex at Jackson Co. __________________ ALL YOU GIMPS & reerunS..........GET THE OUT!
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