Chiefs Chiefs to wear throwback uniforms - Page 9

Hammock Parties · 03-24-2009, 10:57 AM

Awesome!

http://www.kansascity.com/sports/chi...y/1102859.html

The Cowboys and Texans shared the Dallas market in competing football leagues in the early 1960s but never settled the matter of supremacy on the field.

They will get a chance this season. The Texans, who in 1963 moved to Kansas City and became the Chiefs, will play the Cowboys at Arrowhead Stadium. The NFL on Monday granted the teams permission to wear their original uniforms and helmets from their inaugural seasons of 1960.

“Personally, that’s something I’m excited about,” Chiefs chairman Clark Hunt said. “Even though the Cowboys weren’t part of the AFL, their history is linked with that of the AFL and the Chiefs.”

The Chiefs will wear the same throwback uniforms and helmets for two other games this season. Both will come against a rival from the AFC West. One will be at Arrowhead, the other on the road.

The game against the Cowboys might mean the most to Hunt. His late father, Lamar Hunt, founded the Texans and the AFL in 1960. The NFL launched the Cowboys that same season to battle him for the Dallas market.

The Cowboys chased the Texans out of town after three seasons. Because they played in separate leagues, the teams never played one another.

“I have no doubt my father challenged (Cowboys owner) Clint Murchison probably many times during those three years,” Hunt said. “I’m sure the NFL told Clint he couldn’t play a team from that upstart league. So we’ll finally have a chance to do that.

“This will be a fun way to remember what happened 50 years ago.”

The Chiefs and Cowboys have played eight times in the regular season since the AFL and NFL merged in 1970. Dallas won five times.

rad · 03-24-2009, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Darth CarlSatan

OH MY GOD; they ARE gonna' wear the Texans Rig!!!!

We had this discussion last week! I was like; "what are they gonna' "throwback" to, the Texans Helmet"?

Good grief...

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Originally Posted by Mr. Krab's

We are actually gonna have a picture of TEXAS on our uniforms while playing against a team from Texas. Just irritating as hell.

"Hey everybody, it's promote Texas day at Arrowhead!! Buy your free Texas memorabilia at the nearest vendor. All proceeds will go to feed the homeless down in Houston."

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Originally Posted by Spott

I wonder if the Titans will wear those Oiler uniforms when they play in Houston.

LOL at all these petty mother****ers.....Texas bias>the point.

KCChiefsMan · 03-24-2009, 03:35 PM

I like it!

MOhillbilly · 03-24-2009, 03:40 PM

i like texas & people in dallas got hair.

Sweet Daddy Hate · 03-24-2009, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Jethopper

That Cordoba looks like it rides like a covered wagon.

Hey, man; that's the ride of the future! The FUTURE!

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KCSupersized · 03-24-2009, 04:03 PM

I think it's a crock of shit!

CaliforniaChief · 03-24-2009, 04:14 PM

I love the picture on kcchiefs.com...
http://www.kcchiefs.com/news/2009/03...forms_in_2009/

Particularly touching is the shot of McDaniels holding the #6 jersey in the shot. Cutler's gotta cut and paste that shot all over his home computer wallpaper.

MagicHef · 03-24-2009, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by CaliforniaChief

I love the picture on kcchiefs.com...
http://www.kcchiefs.com/news/2009/03...forms_in_2009/

Particularly touching is the shot of McDaniels holding the #6 jersey in the shot. Cutler's gotta cut and paste that shot all over his home computer wallpaper.

Or he could use this one:

Hammock Parties · 03-24-2009, 04:19 PM

God McDaniels looks like a douchebag.

CaliforniaChief · 03-24-2009, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by MagicHef

Or he could use this one:

I might just have to use that as my avatar. Priceless...thanks!

**kysirsoze** · 03-24-2009, 04:23 PM

I guess I shouldn't be surprised but I can't believe this is a big deal, even on CP. It would absolutely defy logic for the rest of the original AFL teams to wear their original unis and have the Chiefs pick one the fans prefer. Is anyone going to see the TX on their helmet and actually be confused? Or do you really hate TX THAT much?

If we were throwing back to the 'Pyongyang North Koreans' I could understand the problem.

Sweet Daddy Hate · 03-24-2009, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by kysirsoze

I guess I shouldn't be surprised but I can't believe this is a big deal, even on CP. It would absolutely defy logic for the rest of the original AFL teams to wear their original unis and have the Chiefs pick one the fans prefer. Is anyone going to see the TX on their helmet and actually be confused? Or do you really hate TX THAT much?

If we were throwing back to the 'Pyongyang North Koreans' I could understand the problem.

I don't see it as an "insult" to Kansas City or the Chiefs at all, it's simply that there IS NOTHING ELSE to "throw back" to.

I mean, we could trot out some ancient cleats and possibly the helmets from the late 60's/70's with the ULTRA HUGE Arrowhead on them, but the footwear would slow the guys down, and those old helmets would probably get them killed in today's game!

**KcMizzou** · 03-24-2009, 04:43 PM

Meh, I'm not wild about it, but when you see all the unis together like this, it's kinda cool I guess. Lamar would have liked it. If they were going to do it, they should have done it before he passed.

**kysirsoze** · 03-24-2009, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Darth CarlSatan

I don't see it as an "insult" to Kansas City or the Chiefs at all, it's simply that there IS NOTHING ELSE to "throw back" to.

I mean, we could trot out some ancient cleats and possibly the helmets from the late 60's/70's with the ULTRA HUGE Arrowhead on them, but the footwear would slow the guys down, and those old helmets would probably get them killed in today's game!

I kind of like that the Chiefs uniforms have always been basically the same. I like the unity of tradition, even if we are the official team of Ronald McDonald.

**SAUTO** · 03-24-2009, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Pitt Gorilla

Just got the details from Pioli:

Road unis:

was that first picture taken back when mecca still drank?

Sweet Daddy Hate · 03-24-2009, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by kysirsoze

I kind of like that the Chiefs uniforms have always been basically the same. I like the unity of tradition, even if we are the official team of Ronald McDonald.

By George, I've got it!

We'll "throw back" the playbook too!

Hit' em with a "65-toss power-trap", Todd!

Larry and Jamal to the Elephant Backfield!!!

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Hammock Parties I'll be back. Join Date: Nov 2002 Casino cash: $760478	Chiefs to wear throwback uniforms Awesome! http://www.kansascity.com/sports/chi...y/1102859.html The Cowboys and Texans shared the Dallas market in competing football leagues in the early 1960s but never settled the matter of supremacy on the field. They will get a chance this season. The Texans, who in 1963 moved to Kansas City and became the Chiefs, will play the Cowboys at Arrowhead Stadium. The NFL on Monday granted the teams permission to wear their original uniforms and helmets from their inaugural seasons of 1960. “Personally, that’s something I’m excited about,” Chiefs chairman Clark Hunt said. “Even though the Cowboys weren’t part of the AFL, their history is linked with that of the AFL and the Chiefs.” The Chiefs will wear the same throwback uniforms and helmets for two other games this season. Both will come against a rival from the AFC West. One will be at Arrowhead, the other on the road. The game against the Cowboys might mean the most to Hunt. His late father, Lamar Hunt, founded the Texans and the AFL in 1960. The NFL launched the Cowboys that same season to battle him for the Dallas market. The Cowboys chased the Texans out of town after three seasons. Because they played in separate leagues, the teams never played one another. “I have no doubt my father challenged (Cowboys owner) Clint Murchison probably many times during those three years,” Hunt said. “I’m sure the NFL told Clint he couldn’t play a team from that upstart league. So we’ll finally have a chance to do that. “This will be a fun way to remember what happened 50 years ago.” The Chiefs and Cowboys have played eight times in the regular season since the AFL and NFL merged in 1970. Dallas won five times.
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kysirsoze SNAP THE ****ING BALL!!! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: KCMO Casino cash: $36946	I guess I shouldn't be surprised but I can't believe this is a big deal, even on CP. It would absolutely defy logic for the rest of the original AFL teams to wear their original unis and have the Chiefs pick one the fans prefer. Is anyone going to see the TX on their helmet and actually be confused? Or do you really hate TX THAT much? If we were throwing back to the 'Pyongyang North Koreans' I could understand the problem.
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KcMizzou Supporter Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Parkville MO Casino cash: $10005170	Meh, I'm not wild about it, but when you see all the unis together like this, it's kinda cool I guess. Lamar would have liked it. If they were going to do it, they should have done it before he passed.
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