Way back in the early, pre-Superbowl days of the AFL, the line-up of teams looked rather different to today. The Hunt family had not yet brought their franchise to Kansas City, so they were still called the Dallas Texans and based at the Cotton Bowl. Our opponents on this cold day, the last week of… Continue reading Blast From The Past – Week 3
Blast From The Past – Week 2
November 20 2005: Kansas City Chiefs 45 – Houston Texans 17 Dick Vermeil’s Chiefs were a talented side, but their results were inconsistent. Standing at 5 and 4 after nine game, a weak Houston Texans side offered a good chance to push towards the playoffs. It was a chance the team took – winning not… Continue reading Blast From The Past – Week 2
Blast From The Past – Week 1
December 16 1973 Kansas City Chiefs 33 – San Diego Chargers 6 We start the 2016 season by hosting our long-standing divisional rivals the San Diego Chargers. Back in 1973 the equivalent fixture was the final game of the regular season. Neither team could claim a playoff spot by this point, but a win for… Continue reading Blast From The Past – Week 1
Blast From The Past – Divisional Round
December 2nd 1990: Kansas City Chiefs 37 – New England Patriots 7 As long as the Chiefs keep playing games this season, I’ll keep writing these… In 1990, the Chiefs were having a decent season. A win away at the LA Raiders had given them a 7 and 4 record, in advance of another road… Continue reading Blast From The Past – Divisional Round
Blast From The Past – Wildcard Weekend
December 23rd 1962: Dallas Texans 20 – Houston Oilers 17 To celebrate the fact that our Chiefs have reached the playoffs and have a game against the Houston Texans, an extra Blast from the Past. In this one, the Texans win! But Houston lose. And it’s not Houston as we know it. And there isn’t… Continue reading Blast From The Past – Wildcard Weekend
Blast From The Past – Week 17
October 12nd 1975: Kansas City Chiefs 42 – Oakland Raiders 10 The first era of the Kansas City Chiefs franchise was coming to an end. From day 1, back in Dallas, Hank Stram had been the coach of the team, but he had been sacked after the disappointing 1974 season. His iconic quarterback, Len Dawson,… Continue reading Blast From The Past – Week 17
Arrowheads Abroad 