Hank Stram has passed away. - Page 4

Mr. Laz · 07-04-2005, 04:19 PM

sticky?

**dirk digler** · 07-04-2005, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Laz

sticky?

I second that.

**dirk digler** · 07-04-2005, 04:35 PM

KC Star article. What I don't understand is ESPN and some others are saying he died on Sunday but the local media are saying today.

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Former Chiefs coach Hank Stram dies at 82

By RANDY COVITZ The Kansas City Star

Hank Stram, known as one of pro football’s most creative coaches, and the dapper figure who paced the sidelines during the Chiefs’ glory years, died Monday at his home in New Orleans.

He was 82.

Stram’s 17-year NFL coaching career was highlighted by the Chiefs’ two Super Bowl appearances, a 35-10 loss to Green Bay in Super Bowl I and a 23-7 victory over Minnesota in Super Bowl IV.

“Hank was the most important coach in the history of the American Football League,” said Chiefs founder and owner Lamar Hunt, who hired Stram as the club’s original coach when the franchise began play as the Dallas Texans of the AFL in 1960.

Stram had been in declining health for several years and had been battling diabetes and a congestive heart problem.

He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in August 2003, which was considered a long-overdue honor by many, and elected to the Chiefs Hall of Fame in 1986.

Stram, known affectionately by his players as “The Mentor,” served as the Texans/Chiefs head coach during 1960-1974 and was the winningest coach in club history. Stram had a 124-76-10 regular-season record with the franchises — the second-best mark in pro football during that span — plus a 5-3 mark in the playoffs.

During the AFL’s 10-year history, Stram’s Texans/Chiefs won more games than any other AFL team, and he won more championships than any other coach (1962, 1966 and 1969). The Chiefs enjoyed nine straight winning seasons in Kansas City during 1965-73.

Services are pending.

RedThat · 07-04-2005, 04:42 PM

R.I.P. Hank. you were a great person, and coach. I hope we win a SB this in memory of you. God bless your soul brother xoxo.

DTLB58 · 07-04-2005, 04:50 PM

Hank was a coaching legend. I am just glad he was inducted into the HOF BEFORE he passed.

RIP Henry Stram.

teedubya · 07-04-2005, 04:42 PM

hopefully, there will be an HS on the helmet this year, or a patch... something honoring Mr. Stram.

DTLB58 · 07-04-2005, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Ali Chi3fs

hopefully, there will be an HS on the helmet this year, or a patch... something honoring Mr. Stram.

Great idea! Let's hope

Chiefs Pantalones · 07-04-2005, 04:54 PM

God Bless his loved ones.

This Super Bowl victory this year is for you, Hank.

BigOlChiefsfan · 07-04-2005, 05:50 PM

Innovation and matriculation. RIP, coach. Thanks for the memories.

Logical · 07-04-2005, 06:18 PM

May God bless you with 1969 level talent on your team in heaven Hank. I will never forget what you brought to the Chiefs.

Coach · 07-04-2005, 06:38 PM

At least I'm happy that Hank got the chance to be alive to be introduced to the NFL Hall of Fame.

God bless you Mr. Stram.

**dirk digler** · 07-04-2005, 06:58 PM

FYI - It is now up on the Chiefs website.

http://kcchiefs.com/news/2005/07/04/...ch_hank_stram/

CHIEFS MOURN THE LOSS OF HALL OF FAME COACH HANK STRAM
Jul 04, 2005, 5:19:58 PM

The Kansas City Chiefs were saddened to learn of reports of the death of Pro Football Hall of Fame coach Hank Stram on Monday. The club extends its deepest condolences to the Stram family.

The first head coach in the franchise’s history, Stram led the Dallas Texans and the Kansas City Chiefs from 1960-74 including the team’s two trips to the Super Bowl. He wasstramst the winning coach of the team’s Super Bowl IV win over the Minnesota Vikings (1/11/70). He was the only coach in American Football League (AFL) history to take a team to two Super Bowls.

As coach of the Texans/Chiefs, he won three AFL championships in ‘62, ‘66 and ‘69 and recorded more wins and won more championships than any coach in the 10-year history of the AFL. He later won an AFC Western Division title in ‘71 following the merger of the AFL with the NFL. Stram compiled a 124-76-10 (.614) regular season record during his tenure with the Texans/Chiefs, the most victories of any coach in franchise history.

Owning a reputation as one of the game’s most imaginative offensive minds, Stram was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2003, where he is enshrined along with five of his Chiefs players. Known as “The Mentor,” Stram was honored as either the AFL or AFC Coach of the Year four times: 1962, 1966, 1968 and 1970. An assistant coach at the University of Miami (Florida) before being named the Texans head coach in ‘60, he also served as a college assistant at Purdue, SMU and Notre Dame. A standout athlete in his own right, Stram won seven letters as an athlete at Purdue, three in football and four in baseball. He was born January 3, 1924, in Chicago, Illinois.

Information on memorial services for Mr. Stram are pending and have not been to provided to the club at this time. Additional information on Stram’s career, his impact on the Chiefs franchise and remembrances will be posted on kcchiefs.com throughout the week.

**dirk digler** · 07-04-2005, 06:33 PM

In case anyone is interested they are showing Hank Stram on the NFL Network.

big nasty kcnut · 07-04-2005, 06:34 PM

Rest in peace coach. Now you dt and joe delaney help the chiefs to a super bowl run.

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07-04-2005, 06:58 PM	#13
dirk digler Please squeeze Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Clinton, MO Casino cash: $104644	FYI - It is now up on the Chiefs website. http://kcchiefs.com/news/2005/07/04/...ch_hank_stram/ CHIEFS MOURN THE LOSS OF HALL OF FAME COACH HANK STRAM Jul 04, 2005, 5:19:58 PM The Kansas City Chiefs were saddened to learn of reports of the death of Pro Football Hall of Fame coach Hank Stram on Monday. The club extends its deepest condolences to the Stram family. The first head coach in the franchise’s history, Stram led the Dallas Texans and the Kansas City Chiefs from 1960-74 including the team’s two trips to the Super Bowl. He wasstramst the winning coach of the team’s Super Bowl IV win over the Minnesota Vikings (1/11/70). He was the only coach in American Football League (AFL) history to take a team to two Super Bowls. As coach of the Texans/Chiefs, he won three AFL championships in ‘62, ‘66 and ‘69 and recorded more wins and won more championships than any coach in the 10-year history of the AFL. He later won an AFC Western Division title in ‘71 following the merger of the AFL with the NFL. Stram compiled a 124-76-10 (.614) regular season record during his tenure with the Texans/Chiefs, the most victories of any coach in franchise history. Owning a reputation as one of the game’s most imaginative offensive minds, Stram was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2003, where he is enshrined along with five of his Chiefs players. Known as “The Mentor,” Stram was honored as either the AFL or AFC Coach of the Year four times: 1962, 1966, 1968 and 1970. An assistant coach at the University of Miami (Florida) before being named the Texans head coach in ‘60, he also served as a college assistant at Purdue, SMU and Notre Dame. A standout athlete in his own right, Stram won seven letters as an athlete at Purdue, three in football and four in baseball. He was born January 3, 1924, in Chicago, Illinois. Information on memorial services for Mr. Stram are pending and have not been to provided to the club at this time. Additional information on Stram’s career, his impact on the Chiefs franchise and remembrances will be posted on kcchiefs.com throughout the week.
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