Chiefs Abner Haynes 1963

SuperBowl4 · 02-17-2020, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Ubeja Vontell

Haynes is an historically important player in franchise history, that can't be said about Livingston.

How many games did Mike Livingston start backing up the injured Lenny Dawson in that Super Bowl winning 1969 season? He went 6-0 as a starter. Four Touchdowns/Six Interceptions

**gblowfish** · 02-17-2020, 01:46 PM

Abner Haynes trade to Denver was a shameful day in Chiefs history. Abner made the 1964 AFL All Star team which was to be played in New Orleans. New Orleans had segregated hotels for Black and White players. Abner led a resistance by the black all stars not to go if the hotels were segregated. The game was moved to Houston, where players could all stay in the same hotel. The Chiefs summarily traded Haynes to Denver for being "Uppity" and a "boat rocker." There's a letter that Jack Steadman sent him that basically said he was being traded for these reasons. He was akin to Colin Kaepernick in 1964 over Civil Rights. He had his principles, and the Chiefs got rid of him for making the league move the game from New Orleans to Houston. You can read about it here:

https://www.cbs19.tv/article/sports/...a-71f2f285196c

Ubeja Vontell · 02-17-2020, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by SuperBowl4

How many games did Mike Livingston start backing up the injured Lenny Dawson in that Super Bowl winning 1969 season? He went 6-0 as a starter. Four Touchdowns/Six Interceptions

Hard to believe but he made the pro bowl that season.

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gblowfish Be Kind To Your Pets Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Glorious Independence, MO Casino cash: $17596178 VARSITY	Abner Haynes trade to Denver was a shameful day in Chiefs history. Abner made the 1964 AFL All Star team which was to be played in New Orleans. New Orleans had segregated hotels for Black and White players. Abner led a resistance by the black all stars not to go if the hotels were segregated. The game was moved to Houston, where players could all stay in the same hotel. The Chiefs summarily traded Haynes to Denver for being "Uppity" and a "boat rocker." There's a letter that Jack Steadman sent him that basically said he was being traded for these reasons. He was akin to Colin Kaepernick in 1964 over Civil Rights. He had his principles, and the Chiefs got rid of him for making the league move the game from New Orleans to Houston. You can read about it here: https://www.cbs19.tv/article/sports/...a-71f2f285196c
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