Chiefs Len Dawson Going HOF Again

whoman69 · 06-28-2012, 04:20 PM

Len Dawson named Rozelle Award Winner

Len Dawson, who was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1987, is being honored again by the Hall of Fame, this time for his career in radio and television. The popular broadcaster and Hall of Fame quarterback is the 2012 recipient of the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Pete Rozelle Radio-Television Award. The award given annually by the Pro Football Hall of Fame recognizes “long-time exceptional contributions to radio and television in professional football.”

Dawson will receive the award on Friday, August 3 during the annual Enshrinees’ Gold Jacket Dinner. That event is where the Hall of Fame Class of 2012 – Jack Butler, Dermontti Dawson, Chris Doleman, Cortez Kennedy, Curtis Martin and Willie Roafwill receive their gold Pro Football Hall of Fame jackets.

The Class of 2012 Enshrinement Ceremony takes place the following day at 7 PM ET. On Sunday, August 5, at 8:00 PM ET, the New Orleans Saints and Arizona Cardinals will play in the annual Pro Football Hall of Fame Game.

“This is an unbelievable award for me,” Dawson remarked. “To be in the Hall of Fame as a player was the highlight of my playing career, but now to be recognized by the Hall of Fame as a broadcaster, well, it’s just a great, great honor.”

Dawson began his broadcasting career in 1966 as a sports anchor with KMBC Radio and sports director for KMBC-TV while still playing quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs. Following his retirement as a player in 1975, Dawson joined NBC-TV as a color analyst on NFL games, partnering with the likes of play-by-play announcers Jack Buck, Charlie Jones and others from 1976 until 1982. Also in 1982, he joined the Chiefs Radio Network as a color commentator, a position he continues to hold. He is the longest tenured sportscaster in Kansas City radio and television history.

While working NFL games for NBC, Dawson also began a 24-year stint (1977-2001) as the host of HBO’s popular Inside the NFL show. Inside the NFLwas cable television’s longest running series and the first NFL-related program to air on cable.

Len is active in the Kansas City community and focuses much of his energy on charity work. He has raised money for countless charitable organizations, especially those that help needy children. He is married and has two grown children.

Past recipients of the Pete Rozelle Radio-Television Award include: Bill McPhail, 1989; Lindsey Nelson, 1990; Ed Sabol, 1991; Chris Schenkel, 1992; Curt Gowdy, 1993; Pat Summerall, 1994; Frank Gifford, 1995; Jack Buck, 1996; Charlie Jones, 1997; Val Pinchbeck, 1998; Dick Enberg, 1999; Ray Scott, 2000; Roone Arledge, 2001; John Madden, 2002; Don Criqui, 2003; Van Miller, 2004; Myron Cope, 2005; Lesley Visser, 2006; Don Meredith, 2007; Dan Dierdorf, 2008; Irv Cross, 2009; Chris Berman 2010; and Jim Nantz, 2011.

Pro Football Career: Dawson was a No. 1 draft pick of the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1957, played 19 seasons with the Steelers (1957-59), Cleveland Browns (1960-61) and Dallas Texans/Kansas City Chiefs (1962-1975). He was selected to six AFL All-Star Games and the 1972 AFC-NFC Pro Bowl.

AFL Player of the Year in 1962, he was a first- or second-team All-AFL selection in 1962, 1964, 1965, 1966, and 1968. He also won four AFL passing titles. In 1962 he led the Dallas Texans, who became the Kansas City Chiefs in 1963, to their first AFL championship in a double overtime victory over the Houston Oilers. Dawson was also the chief architect of Kansas City’s titles in both 1966 and 1969 that led to his participation in Super Bowls I and IV. He was named Most Valuable Player in Super Bowl IV.

Ticket information on the Enshrinement, Hall of Fame Game, and other 2012 Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival events can be found on Profootballhof.com.

http://www.kcchiefs.com/news/article...7-5b704e27cf4d

Rasputin · 06-28-2012, 04:21 PM

Lenny the Cool deserves it.

T-post Tom · 06-28-2012, 04:39 PM

Kudos to Mr. Dawson! He is a treasure to our city.

**Rain Man** · 06-28-2012, 04:52 PM

That's great. I like Lenny.

mikey23545 · 06-28-2012, 04:53 PM

He was my childhood hero and really was responsible for me becoming a KC Chiefs and NFL fan...Guess I'll always be a Lenny the Cool fan at heart...

You go, Lenny!

**RealSNR** · 06-28-2012, 05:15 PM

God I really hope Lenny lives long enough to see his former team get another Super Bowl. He's devoted his heart and soul to this sadsack franchise for decades.

Demonpenz · 06-28-2012, 05:22 PM

I once had to serve him at chi-chi's and him and george brett did nothing but bitch about the food and hit on waitresses

Cornstock · 06-28-2012, 06:06 PM

Speaking of HOF...Willie Roaf. That guy was good. Too bad he's not going in as a Chief, even though he only played in KC for 4 years. I don't blame him, he was in NO for 9 years and had 7 Pro Bowls with them. Has to be one of the best offseason pickups in Chiefs history.

vailpass · 06-28-2012, 06:08 PM

Props

RunKC · 06-28-2012, 06:14 PM

What's sad is that most of the fans in this city have only seen Lenny play on NFL films.

mikey23545 · 06-28-2012, 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SNR

God I really hope Lenny lives long enough to see his former team get another Super Bowl. He's devoted his heart and soul to this sadsack franchise for decades.

It is amazing. You would think he had been born and raised in KC the way he has devoted his life to this team and city.

Nothing would be better than hearing Lenny call a Chiefs Super Bowl victory on the radio...

**Rain Man** · 06-28-2012, 06:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RunKC

What's sad is that most of the fans in this city have only seen Lenny play on NFL films.

Yeah, I hate young people too.

**Ming the Merciless** · 06-28-2012, 06:46 PM

Lenny the Cool!

tredadda · 06-28-2012, 06:53 PM

Congrats to Len. He is one of the two greatest athletes in KC sports history along with George Brett.

**Reaper16** · 06-28-2012, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by tredadda

Congrats to Len. He is one of the two greatest athletes in KC sports history along with George Brett.

If by greatest you mean "most successful," maybe - aka "greatest sports player." Even then, it's a tough discussion.

Greatest athlete strikes me as "most athletic athlete" - who was the most athlete. I think I'd answer that, for KC, with Bo Jackson and Maurice Greene.

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