New Yahoo article about Mr. Hunt.

BigVE · 12-12-2006, 02:31 PM

This was new to me, I added it to the "worried about Lamar" thread but I feel it deserves its own thread.

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slu...v=ap&type=lgns

Chiefs founder Lamar Hunt fighting for life

By DOUG TUCKER, AP Sports Writer
December 12, 2006

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -- Lamar Hunt was fighting for his life in a Dallas hospital Tuesday, and friends and family of the 74-year-old pioneer of the modern NFL were hoping for "miracles."

Hunt has battled cancer for several years and was hospitalized the day before Thanksgiving with a partially collapsed lung. Doctors discovered that the cancer has since spread, and Hunt has been under heavy sedation since last week.

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"They're trying to make him as comfortable as possible," said Carl Peterson, president and general manager of Hunt's Kansas City Chiefs. "He's battling a very courageous fight. We'll continue to hope that miracles will happen."

The son of Texas oilman H.L. Hunt tried unsuccessfully to buy an NFL team in the late 1950s, and when continually rebuffed, he persuaded several other wealthy sportsmen to form the American Football League to compete with the NFL.

His Dallas Texans moved to Kansas City in 1963 and became the Chiefs. Several years later, the NFL was forced to merge with Hunt's successful AFL, and the modern league was born.

Long an eloquent spokesman for the league and for small-market teams such as Kansas City, Hunt in 1972 became the first AFL figure inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The AFC championship trophy is named after him and, coincidentally, it was Hunt who gave the Super Bowl its name.

He and his family also have been active in professional soccer, and he's a minority owner of the NBA's Chicago Bulls.

Clark Hunt, one of his four children, has been gradually assuming his father's oversight of the family's sports interests.

"I was with Clark Hunt yesterday, and of course I speak with the family every day," Peterson said. "There's not any improvement."

Hunt and other early day owners who put the health of the league above the best interests of their individual clubs have been credited with helping the NFL avoid the big market-small market disparity that has plagued major league baseball.

Peterson said he visited Hunt's hospital bed last week.

"He's giving it everything he can," Peterson said. "The doctors are also. We hope and pray for good results.

"All the family is there. Everybody's there," Peterson added. "It's extremely hard for everybody. And on a personal note, certainly I've been with this guy a long time and have the utmost respect and love for him. I've known him since 1976 when I came into the league, and I know what he's contributed to the National Football League, to Kansas City, to this community.

"It's a difficult time for everybody."

Updated on Tuesday, Dec 12, 2006 3:08 pm EST

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Hammock Parties · 12-12-2006, 02:33 PM

I think this is the end for Lamar.

BigRock · 12-12-2006, 02:34 PM

Aw jeez.

BigVE · 12-12-2006, 02:34 PM

Me too. The man is one of a kind.

Frankie · 12-12-2006, 02:35 PM

Fight on Lamar. Chiefs, win the next one for Lamar.

FAX · 12-12-2006, 02:35 PM

Damn.

Just damn.

FAX

Stinger · 12-12-2006, 02:36 PM

I wonder if Lamar truely understands how many lives he has touched by starting the AFL? Not just the players who played but all the fans as well. Good luck Lamar and Thank You.

BigVE · 12-12-2006, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frankie

Fight on Lamar. Chiefs, win the next one for Lamar.

Nice thought, but he deserves so much more than that. Would be nice to see an "inspired" run to the Superbowl....THAt is what this man deserves. Not likely to happen though.

tomahawk kid · 12-12-2006, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigVE

Nice thought, but he deserves so much more than that. Would be nice to see an "inspired" run to the Superbowl....THAt is what this man deserves. Not likely to happen though.

Probably not.

I'm not sure that many of the players understand / appreciate who Lamar Hunt is.

It's too bad, as the man in one of the pillars of the NFL.

tk13 · 12-12-2006, 02:38 PM

Crap. That is totally depressing.

**DaFace** · 12-12-2006, 02:39 PM

siberian khatru · 12-12-2006, 02:40 PM

*Sigh*

Cue the music to "Brian"s Song."

booyaf2 · 12-12-2006, 02:40 PM

Need a leader of this team to step up and say to the others that these next 3 games, playoffs or not, we play our #%&ing a$$e$ off for Lamar. They owe him that much.

BIG_DADDY · 12-12-2006, 02:41 PM

Doesn't sound good.

RP_McMurphy · 12-12-2006, 02:41 PM

Not a good year for Kansas City sports legends with Lamar and Buck this year. The end is near unfortunately and as a lifelong AFC fan I would like to thank Lamar Hunt for giving us some great football over the years. More than that for being a classy individual and member of the Kansas City metropolitan area these last decades. Kansas City is a much better place for having Lamar Hunt associated with it.

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BigVE Veteran Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: centralKs Casino cash: $10005250	New Yahoo article about Mr. Hunt. This was new to me, I added it to the "worried about Lamar" thread but I feel it deserves its own thread. http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slu...v=ap&type=lgns Chiefs founder Lamar Hunt fighting for life By DOUG TUCKER, AP Sports Writer December 12, 2006 KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -- Lamar Hunt was fighting for his life in a Dallas hospital Tuesday, and friends and family of the 74-year-old pioneer of the modern NFL were hoping for "miracles." Hunt has battled cancer for several years and was hospitalized the day before Thanksgiving with a partially collapsed lung. Doctors discovered that the cancer has since spread, and Hunt has been under heavy sedation since last week. ADVERTISEMENT "They're trying to make him as comfortable as possible," said Carl Peterson, president and general manager of Hunt's Kansas City Chiefs. "He's battling a very courageous fight. We'll continue to hope that miracles will happen." The son of Texas oilman H.L. Hunt tried unsuccessfully to buy an NFL team in the late 1950s, and when continually rebuffed, he persuaded several other wealthy sportsmen to form the American Football League to compete with the NFL. His Dallas Texans moved to Kansas City in 1963 and became the Chiefs. Several years later, the NFL was forced to merge with Hunt's successful AFL, and the modern league was born. Long an eloquent spokesman for the league and for small-market teams such as Kansas City, Hunt in 1972 became the first AFL figure inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The AFC championship trophy is named after him and, coincidentally, it was Hunt who gave the Super Bowl its name. He and his family also have been active in professional soccer, and he's a minority owner of the NBA's Chicago Bulls. Clark Hunt, one of his four children, has been gradually assuming his father's oversight of the family's sports interests. "I was with Clark Hunt yesterday, and of course I speak with the family every day," Peterson said. "There's not any improvement." Hunt and other early day owners who put the health of the league above the best interests of their individual clubs have been credited with helping the NFL avoid the big market-small market disparity that has plagued major league baseball. Peterson said he visited Hunt's hospital bed last week. "He's giving it everything he can," Peterson said. "The doctors are also. We hope and pray for good results. "All the family is there. Everybody's there," Peterson added. "It's extremely hard for everybody. And on a personal note, certainly I've been with this guy a long time and have the utmost respect and love for him. I've known him since 1976 when I came into the league, and I know what he's contributed to the National Football League, to Kansas City, to this community. "It's a difficult time for everybody." Updated on Tuesday, Dec 12, 2006 3:08 pm EST Email to a Friend \| View Popular
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