KANSAS CITY CHIEFS ROSTER 1994 PRO
KANSAS CITY CHIEFS ROSTER 1994 PROFESSIONAL

Willie Lanier is now officially retired from professional football but remains an iconic figure in both sports and entertainment history. Lanier played his entire career with the Kansas City Chiefs, where he became one of their most beloved players.Īfter retirement from football, Willie Lanier pursued a successful acting career that included appearances on television shows like The Cosby Show and ER.

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS ROSTER 1994 PRO

He was named to eight All-Pro teams and six Pro Bowls, and he also won NFL Man of the Year honors in 1972. Willie Lanier passed away on January 4th, 2018 after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease Willie Lanier was a dominant defensive player in the NFL for nearly two decades. He held this position until 1992 when he left to join Oakland Raiders as head coach for one season before returning back to Atlanta as assistant head coach under Bobby Petrino from 2001 until 2003. After retiring as a player, Lanier became an assistant coach with the Chiefs before joining Atlanta Falcons as defensive coordinator in 1987. In total, he made six Pro Bowl appearances and was named first-team All-Pro twice (1973, 1974). Lanier also won two Super Bowls with Kansas City, in 19. Lanier led the Chiefs to three consecutive playoff appearances (1969-1971) and helped them win their only AFL Championship (1970). He was a middle linebacker and is considered one of the best at his position in NFL history. Lanier played for the Chiefs from 1967-1977. After retiring from football, Len Dawson became a successful businessman. He is most known for his time with the Dallas Texans and Kansas City Chiefs, where he won four AFL championships. Len Dawson was an NFL Hall of Fame quarterback and Super Bowl champion. Len Dawson died aged 87 after a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease. His success at quarterback led to him being inducted into both the Pro Football Hall of Fame and the College Football Hall of Fame. He started his career with the Pittsburgh Steelers before moving on to Cleveland Browns and finally the Kansas City Chiefs. Len Dawson was one of the most successful quarterbacks in NFL history, winning three Super Bowls with the Kansas City Chiefs. NFL completion percentage leader (1975).

Derrick Thomas also had an accomplished career outside of football, being a three-time first team All American and consensus All American.ĭerrick Thomas passed away at age 43 after a long battle with injuries, but his legacy will live on as one of the best defensive players ever to play professional football.Īlso Played For: tecmo super bowl 3. He was named to nine Pro Bowls, led the league in sacks twice, and won several awards including the 'Whizzer' White NFL Man of the Year Award. Derrick Thomas was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2005 and has since been named on several other Hall of Fame lists including those for both college football and professional wrestling Derrick Thomas was a dominant defensive player in the NFL for over two decades. He is remembered as an inspirational figure who helped lead the Chiefs to back-to-back Super Bowl appearances. Thomas died from a heart attack at the age of 33 after struggling with his health for some time. 'Whizzer' White NFL Man of the Year Award (1995)ĭerrick Thomas was one of the most feared linebackers in NFL history, racking up more than 100 career sacks.NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year (1989).Patrick Mahomes II also holds several records, including the most touchdown passes in a season and career.Īlso Played For: texas tech red raiders football, fantasy playoff 2. He has won multiple awards, including Super Bowl MVP and NFL Most Valuable Player, and is one of the best players in the league.

Patrick Mahomes II is a talented quarterback who has had an incredible career in the NFL. After his successful collegiate career, Mahomes was drafted by the Chiefs in the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft.Īs of 2019, he has led or shared top honors with three different teams on their way to victory: The Kansas City Chiefs (2017), Los Angeles Rams (2018), and New England Patriots (2019). He played college football at Texas Tech where he set several records, including the most touchdown passes in a season (43) and most total touchdowns (70). Patrick Mahomes II is the son of Patrick Mahomes, who was the starting quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs in 2017 and won a Super Bowl with them that year.

Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year (2020).

NFL Offensive Player of the Year (2018).

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