Lamar wanted Arrowhead to retain the Arrowhead name - Page 2

**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.

BWillie · 12-15-2006, 02:22 AM

I think they should rename it to BWillie007 & Lamar Hunt Stadium, and erect both of our statues outside. O ya, I'd also like a mural of me painted at midfield. But then again, maybe I'm just vain.

Chiefs Pantalones · 12-15-2006, 02:52 AM

Seriously, what a great man.

ferrarispider95 · 12-15-2006, 03:11 AM

I am glad they didn't try to build a new stadium. Too much nostalgia there and keeping the name is rare in today's ultra promote anything and everything.

Thanks Lamar.

Ultra Peanut · 12-15-2006, 04:26 AM

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Originally Posted by KCChiefsfan88

Lamar Hunt Field at Arrowhead Stadium

FC Dallas fans have been talking about the field at Pizza Hut Park being named after him, too. Before it was built, it was nicknamed "Uncle Lamar's House of Whoopass."

beer bacon · 12-15-2006, 05:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Ultra Peanut

FC Dallas fans have been talking about the field at Pizza Hut Park being named after him, too. Before it was built, it was nicknamed "Uncle Lamar's House of Whoopass."

Hmmmmm, "Uncle Lamar's House of Whoopass at Arrowhead Stadium" has a nice ring to it. We need to jump on that before the Pizza Hut guys make their name change official.

StcChief · 12-15-2006, 08:38 AM

Lamar Hunt Field @ Arrowhead

or

rename Truman Sports Complex to Lamar Hunt Sports Complex.

Monty · 12-15-2006, 08:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ultra Peanut

FC Dallas fans have been talking about the field at Pizza Hut Park being named after him, too. Before it was built, it was nicknamed "Uncle Lamar's House of Whoopass."

The word here in Frisco is that they are going to erect a statue of Lamar and put it in Pizza Hut Park. I'm loving this as my son will be playing in this stadium when he's in high school in a few years.

Monty · 12-15-2006, 08:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KCChiefsfan88

Lamar Hunt Field at Arrowhead Stadium

Best one I've heard yet!

**ptlyon** · 12-15-2006, 08:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KCChiefsfan88

Lamar Hunt Field at Arrowhead Stadium

That would be fine, as long as they put

"The Oldest Stadium in the NFL without a Championship"

underneath it.

Archie F. Swin · 12-15-2006, 08:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ultra Peanut

FC Dallas fans have been talking about the field at Pizza Hut Park being named after him, too. Before it was built, it was nicknamed "Uncle Lamar's House of Whoopass."

is that a european sized pitch?

Hootie · 12-15-2006, 09:07 AM

what the **** is Pizza Hut Park?!

Archie F. Swin · 12-15-2006, 09:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hootie

what the **** is Pizza Hut Park?!

I believe thats the soccer park in Frisco, Texas

**BigRedChief** · 12-15-2006, 09:14 AM

Funerals, wakes are more about the people left behind to deal with a loss. This kind of stuff(naming stadiums, highways etc after the deceased) is because we may feel guilty or want to feel better about ourselfs by honoring a person we didn't know but mase our life better.

For us that live in KC can you imagine a KC without the Chiefs, Worlds of Fun and White Water?

Monty · 12-15-2006, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Archie F. Swin

I believe thats the soccer park in Frisco, Texas

It is. Corporate sponsorship at its' finest.

I cracked up when I found out that there was a Dr. Pepper Victory Center. What's next? The 7-up consolation area?

FWIW, it's a very nice park. They used it for the high school football playoff games this year and it's a very nice facility. Plus, it's only 5 minutes from home.

Here's the link if you're interested: www.pizzahutpark.com

Reerun_KC · 12-15-2006, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by ptlyon

That would be fine, as long as they put

"The Oldest Stadium in the NFL without a Championship"

underneath it.

Nice but why should Carl get any of the Credit?

12-14-2006, 11:21 PM
BigRedChief Has a particular set of skills Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: On the water Casino cash: $-611038 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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