Chiefs Chiefs to wear throwback uniforms - Page 3

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.

**DaFace** · 03-24-2009, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Jethopper

Negitive. I don't want a Texans throwback jersey. I want a Chiefs throwback.

So, given that this is a 50-year anniversary, please provide the year of the jersey that you think would be appropriate, since 1960 doesn't work for you.

Fish · 03-24-2009, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Jethopper

Negitive. I don't want a Texans throwback jersey. I want a Chiefs throwback.

They are one and the same. The Texans became the Chiefs. The Chiefs have no "throwback" history other than previously being the Texans. A Chiefs throwback IS a Texans throwback. Sorry if that upsets you.

Papi · 03-24-2009, 01:32 PM

I think everyone understands the logic, but that doesn't mean they have to like it. Has any other team rocked a throwback of a different state?

Pitt Gorilla · 03-24-2009, 01:33 PM

Just got the details from Pioli:

Road unis:

chiefs1111 · 03-24-2009, 01:33 PM

sounds good too me

**DaFace** · 03-24-2009, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Papi

I think everyone understands the logic, but that doesn't mean they have to like it. Has any other team rocked a throwback of a different state?

Rams throwbacks are technically throwbacks to L.A. Colts throwbacks are technically from Baltimore. You just don't think about it because they didn't used to be the L.A. Californians or Baltimore Marylanders.

beavis · 03-24-2009, 01:35 PM

This is the dumbest idea in the history of dumb ideas.

talastan · 03-24-2009, 01:35 PM

I don't see the problem with all of this?

We were once located in Texas. If they do the throwbacks right, the Jets will have to be the Titans for their two games. Is just the simple sticker on the side of a helmet?

beavis · 03-24-2009, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by KC Fish

They are one and the same. The Texans became the Chiefs. The Chiefs have no "throwback" history other than previously being the Texans. A Chiefs throwback IS a Texans throwback. Sorry if that upsets you.

I wouldn't have a problem with it if their nickname wasn't The Texans.

Papi · 03-24-2009, 01:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaFace

Rams throwbacks are technically throwbacks to L.A. Colts throwbacks are technically from Baltimore. You just don't think about it because they didn't used to be the L.A. Californians or Baltimore Marylanders.

Indeed, good point sir - but I still don't like it

Jethopper · 03-24-2009, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by beavis

I wouldn't have a problem with it if their nickname wasn't The Texans.

This. A team name currently in use.

jimhitter · 03-24-2009, 01:40 PM

Pay homage to the history of your franchise. The Kansas city Texans is unstable, but so was the Tennessee oilers. It's only for a few games, and don't mess with Texas!

Archie F. Swin · 03-24-2009, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Jethopper

Get that state off of my chiefs helmet!

get the Chiefs founder out of my state

BigCatDaddy · 03-24-2009, 01:41 PM

It sounds like Keitzman is about to do a 1 hour bitch session on this at 3:00.

Al Bundy · 03-24-2009, 01:45 PM

I always wondered what the Chiefs throwback jersey's would look like, it's a trend in the NFL several teams are wearing them including the Titans and the Buccaneers.

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