How did you become a Chiefs fan?

**Manila-Chief** · 06-13-2005, 08:56 AM

I've been a fan since they were formed in Texas. Living in Alabama and being a sports nut I was looking for a team. IIRC Lamar wanted an NFL franchise for Dallas but the NFL refused, so he and some buddies started the AFL. Naturally, the NFL would not be out done and placed a team in Dallas. I pulled for the underdog Texans and followed them to KC. It only increased my dedication to the Chiefs when we moved to KC in '66 to go to school.

My first trip to KC was to visit the school ... my wife and I traveled on a fall Sunday. It was late in the afternoon ... I remember the sun setting across the fields down South of Springfield ... I found the Chiefs on the radio. I was really pumped to be able to listen....

And the good news is at the end of this year I'll be back there to see all the games.... for what I hope will be a fulfilling season .... that ends with a victory in Feb.

06-13-2005, 08:56 AM	#11
Manila-Chief Supporter Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Memphis/Miss Casino cash: $10006883	I've been a fan since they were formed in Texas. Living in Alabama and being a sports nut I was looking for a team. IIRC Lamar wanted an NFL franchise for Dallas but the NFL refused, so he and some buddies started the AFL. Naturally, the NFL would not be out done and placed a team in Dallas. I pulled for the underdog Texans and followed them to KC. It only increased my dedication to the Chiefs when we moved to KC in '66 to go to school. My first trip to KC was to visit the school ... my wife and I traveled on a fall Sunday. It was late in the afternoon ... I remember the sun setting across the fields down South of Springfield ... I found the Chiefs on the radio. I was really pumped to be able to listen.... And the good news is at the end of this year I'll be back there to see all the games.... for what I hope will be a fulfilling season .... that ends with a victory in Feb.
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