Chiefs to wear throwback uniforms

[Hammock Parties]

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.

[Sweet Daddy Hate]

Originally Posted by Claythan

Those are 49ers colors. I used to like the 49ers, but come on. Have some pride in our Ronald McDonald stylings. We're here and we're queer!

Back when they were talking about field naming rights, I got so pissed that these jackoffs at the Turdalition would sell out the Arrowhead name, but God-Forbid we do a Uni Update, that I told them to, and I quote;

"Why don't you get on the phone to McDonalds you ****ing sell-outs, and tell them we'll be happy to change the name to McDickWeed Field, and don't forget to mention the greatest selling point of all; company colors built right in"!

[BryanBusby]

Originally Posted by T-post Tom

It has nothing to do with an "inferiority complex." (And what do you care? Shouldn't you be hanging out somewhere on Hotel Street this time of day/evening?)

As I said before, the Chiefs were only "Texans" for 3 years. They've been the "Kansas City Chiefs" for over 40. The Chiefs were in the AFL longer than the Texans. The emblem is just a dumb idea.

Now if this whole thing was to honor the ORIGINS of the Chiefs, then you'd have an argument. BUT IT'S NOT: It's to honor the AFL. By doing this, you're telling the city and state that has supported the franchise for these many decades that the ONLY choice for a throwback uni includes a hemet emblem of another state that accounts for a tiny percentage of the franchise's history. I don't get that. We're not talking about the Tennessee Titans and Houston here. Come on now.

Hey, I'm not writing my congressman and I'm more concerned about the Chiefs winning a playoff game. Bit it's the thread topic and I think it's a stupid idea. That's all.

They were the Texans in 1960, not the Chiefs. How ****ing hard is that to understand? People are making a huge deal over basically nothing.

Now if they were keeping the Texas helmets for good, it'd be a big deal. So for 3 games they'll be known as the Kansas City Texas. Who the **** cares?

[splatbass]

Originally Posted by T-post Tom

It has nothing to do with an "inferiority complex." (And what do you care? Shouldn't you be hanging out somewhere on Hotel Street this time of day/evening?)

My, aren't you testy. FYI, Hotel Street has been cleaned up a lot, it really isn't bad at all now.

The Chiefs have had essentially the same uniform since moving to KC. The logo is a little smaller on the helmets is the only change. Might as well not do it at all if we are just going to put a slightly larger emblem on the helmets. I think it is a great idea to wear the Texans uniforms. Hell, the Donks are wearing their much hated original uniforms, that is much worse than us having Texas on the helmet.

For the record, I've never liked Texas. But that is irrelevant here.

You appear to feel threatened by this, which sounds like an inferiority complex to me. Why else would you see it as an insult?

[splatbass]

Originally Posted by BryanBusby

Now if they were keeping the Texas helmets for good, it'd be a big deal. So for 3 games they'll be known as the Kansas City Texas. Who the **** cares?

Hell, those 3 games they'll still be known as the Kansas City Chiefs, they aren't changing their name. They're just wearing the old uniform. It is less than no big deal. It amazes me to see so many on here butthurt over this.

[splatbass]

Originally Posted by Darth CarlSatan

Back when they were talking about field naming rights, I got so pissed that these jackoffs at the Turdalition would sell out the Arrowhead name, but God-Forbid we do a Uni Update, that I told them to, and I quote;

"Why don't you get on the phone to McDonalds you ****ing sell-outs, and tell them we'll be happy to change the name to McDickWeed Field, and don't forget to mention the greatest selling point of all; company colors built right in"!

I bet that really convinced them.

[Sweet Daddy Hate]

Originally Posted by splatbass

My, aren't you testy. FYI, Hotel Street has been cleaned up a lot, it really isn't bad at all now.

The Chiefs have had essentially the same uniform since moving to KC. The logo is a little smaller on the helmets is the only change. Might as well not do it at all if we are just going to put a slightly larger emblem on the helmets. I think it is a great idea to wear the Texans uniforms. Hell, the Donks are wearing their much hated original uniforms, that is much worse than us having Texas on the helmet.

For the record, I've never liked Texas. But that is irrelevant here.

You appear to feel threatened by this, which sounds like an inferiority complex to me. Why else would you see it as an insult?

He's got a relevant point.

The thing that bugs me about it, is that the Raiders will be the Oakland Raiders, The Broncos will be the Denver Broncos, the Chargers will be the San Diego Chargers, and who will WE BE again?

C'mon, you have to find that just a little unsettling, yes? Two of those three games are going to be against division rivals, at least ONE of them on the road.
Do YOU wanna' go to any of those three stadiums and sit through THAT verbal shitstorm?
If so, you're either a glutton for punishment or a better fan than me I guess.

[Sweet Daddy Hate]

Originally Posted by splatbass

I bet that really convinced them.

They jumped RIGHT ON BOARD!


(the good ship "I hate this ****er")

[DeezNutz]

I like Texas. It's a state I'd gladly call home.

That said, can't say I'm crazy about having its likeness on my team's helmet.

[RustShack]

[BryanBusby]

I'd actually be ok with the helmet change for 3 games if they keep away from the white on white uniforms. Every time Herm tried to rehash those, it was hell.

[Sweet Daddy Hate]

Originally Posted by DeezNutz

I like Texas. It's a state I'd gladly call home.

That said, can't say I'm crazy about having its likeness on my team's helmet.

You didn't tell me you were living in Sudan! Have you learned to communicate with clicks and whistles yet?

[DeezNutz]

Originally Posted by Darth CarlSatan

You didn't tell me you were living in Sudan! Have you learned to communicate with clicks and whistles yet?

Clicks? Sorta.

My pump-action shotgun clicks.

And the resulting puckered assholes might whistle.

[Sweet Daddy Hate]

Originally Posted by BryanBusby

I'd actually be ok with the helmet change for 3 games if they keep away from the white on white uniforms. Every time Herm tried to rehash those, it was hell.

Well hell; that alone was enough to send his ass out the door! Yuck!

[Sweet Daddy Hate]

Originally Posted by DeezNutz

Clicks? Sorta.

My pump-action shotgun clicks.

And the resulting puckered assholes might whistle.

Gotta' have something to keep those lions out of the grass hut at night!

[splatbass]

Originally Posted by Darth CarlSatan

He's got a relevant point.

The thing that bugs me about it, is that the Raiders will be the Oakland Raiders, The Broncos will be the Denver Broncos, the Chargers will be the San Diego Chargers, and who will WE BE again?

And the Jets will be the Titans, and the Titans will be the Oilers. And the Chargers will be Los Angeles Chargers. And the Donks will be wearing God-ugly brown and yellow uniforms (I hope they have the vertical striped socks that everyone hated ). But in reality they will all have their usual names, they will just be wearing historic uniforms. Much ado about nothing.