Legendary Players
28 entries in the Kansas City Chiefs compendium.
Legendary Players — Era Chart
Curley CulpThe nose tackle who changed the game.Emmitt ThomasChiefs Hall of Fame cornerback and Super Bowl-winning coach.Bobby BellPrototype size-and-speed linebacker and Hall of FamerWillie LanierHall of Fame linebacker and Super Bowl champion for the Kansas City Chiefs.Len DawsonLen Dawson: Hall of Fame quarterback, Super Bowl IV MVP, and Chiefs legend.Joe DelaneyChiefs running back who set four franchise records and died a heroDave HillAmerican football player (1941–2022)Jim TyrerThe greatest player not in the Hall of FameTony GonzalezChiefs legend and Hall of Fame tight end Tony Gonzalez set NFL records for receptions and Bobby HuntAmerican football defensive back (1940–2026)Dante HallThe Human Joystick who rewrote the Chiefs' return record bookTamba HaliLiberian-born former Chiefs defensive end and linebacker, six-time Pro Bowler and second iDerrick ThomasChiefs legend and Hall of Fame pass rusherEric BerryFive-time Pro Bowl safety for the Kansas City Chiefs, cancer survivor, and 2015 AP ComebacPriest HolmesPriest Holmes: Chiefs Hall of Fame running back, three-time All-Pro, and NFL Offensive PlaGary BarbaroChiefs safety who set a franchise record with a 102-yard interception return and earned thJamaal CharlesThe all-time leader in yards per carry (min. 1,000 carries) with 5.4 yards per carry.Frank WhiteCorrected entry based solely on the source article.Otis TaylorChiefs legend and Super Bowl IV hero Otis Taylor was a dominant wide receiver who led the Walter JohnsonThe Big Train: baseball's legendary power pitcher and Hall of Famer.Kareem JacksonFormer NFL defensive back and current area scout for the Denver Broncos.Trent GreenChiefs quarterback from 2001 to 2006, two-time Pro Bowler, led team to one division title.Will ShieldsChiefs legend and Hall of Fame guard who never missed a game in 14 seasons.Brian WatersSix-time Pro Bowl guard for the Chiefs and PatriotsDwayne BoweFormer Chiefs wide receiver who led the NFL in touchdown catches in 2010 and set multiple Dick AmbroseFormer Cleveland Browns linebacker and later judge of the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Andy ReidHead coach of the Kansas City Chiefs, known for leading two franchises to sustained succesDerrick JohnsonFormer Chiefs linebacker and four-time Pro Bowler
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