Why did the Chiefs leave Dallas?
Although the Texans fared well in Dallas, Hunt decided that, for the good of the league, it would be best to move his franchise to Kansas City in 1963. There the team was renamed the Chiefs and it continued to enjoy the success the team had experienced in Dallas.
Did the Dallas Texans move to Kansas City?
History of the Texans The team was founded in 1960 as the Dallas Texans by businessman Lamar Hunt and was a charter member of the American Football League (AFL). In 1963, the team relocated to Kansas City and assumed its current name “Chiefs.”
Why do the Kansas City Chiefs have Texas on helmets?
This same logo was used on the Dallas helmets. The single star was placed to honor the Lone Star State of Texas where he still had a home. However, Chiefs team President Jack Steadman convinced Hunt to come up with a new team name.
What were Chiefs called before 1963?
| Kansas City Chiefs | |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Andy Reid |
| Team history | |
| Dallas Texans (1960–1962) Kansas City Chiefs (1963–present) | |
| Team nicknames |
Did the Chiefs change their face mask color?
The Chiefs changed the color of their face masks from gray to white. The Arrowhead logo is smaller on these helmets due to a change in manufacturer.
When did the Chiefs switch to GREY face masks?
From 1960 to 1973, the Chiefs had grey facemask bars on their helmets, but changed to white bars for 1974. Prior to the inaugural American Football League season in 1960, Hunt’s Texans were represented by a whirling, spur-clad, 10-gallon-hat-wearing character that was featured on various promotional items.
What is the youngest NFL franchise?
The Houston Texans
Did you know? The Houston Texans are the youngest franchise in the NFL, becoming the league’s 32nd franchise during the 2002 season.