Len Dawson was an American football quarterback who played in the National Football League and American Football League for 19 seasons, mainly with the Kansas City Chiefs franchise.
Following retirement, he served as the sports director at KMBC-TV in Kansas City and color analyst for the Chiefs Radio Network.
Len Dawson Super Bowl
Len Dawson played for the Kansas City Chiefs from 1963 to 1975.
He lead the Kansas City Chiefs to a Super Bowl IV victory in 1969.
Len Dawson Retirement
Len Dawson retired from professional football after the 1975 season. He ended his career in 1975, having completed 2,136 of 3,741 passes for 28,711 yards and 239 touchdowns, with 181 interceptions. He also gained 1,293 rushing yards and nine rushing touchdowns.
Len Dawson Hall Of Fame
Len Dawson was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1987 and as a broadcaster in 2012.
Len Dawson Illness
In 1991, Dawson was diagnosed with prostate cancer.
Len Dawson Hospice
On August 12, 2022, Dawson’s family announced that he had entered hospice care at the University of Kansas Medical Center.
Len Dawson Cause Of Death
Len Dawson died on August 24, 2022, at the age of 87. A cause of death has not been revealed.