Leonard Ray Dawson (June 20, 1935 – August 24, 2022) was an American professional football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) and American Football League (AFL) for 19 seasons, primarily with the Kansas City Chiefs franchise.

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Although Len Dawson ranks among the elite forward passers of all time with an 82.56 rating compiled over 19 seasons of pro play, he is perhaps best remembered for his courageous performance in leading the Chiefs to a 23-7 upset of the Minnesota Vikings in Super Bowl IV.

2022年8月24日 · Dawson, who led the AFL in passer rating six times, retired following the 1975 season. Along the way, he'd become the AFL's all-time leader in QB wins, completion percentage, passer rating and ...

2022年9月1日 · When Len Dawson donned Dallas Texans red, gold, and white in 1962, he promptly turned his pro football career and the franchise’s fortunes around. Dawson had 2,759 passing yards, a league-leading 29 touchdowns, and 17 interceptions as the Texans’ starting quarterback in the 1962 AFL season.

2022年8月24日 · KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Hall of Fame quarterback Len Dawson, whose unmistakable swagger in helping the Kansas City Chiefs to their first Super Bowl title earned him the nickname “Lenny the Cool,”...

2022年8月24日 · Len Dawson, the legendary Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback who led the Kansas City Chiefs to their first Super Bowl victory, has died, his family and the Chiefs announced on Wednesday....

2022年8月24日 · Len Dawson, who led the Kansas City Chiefs to victory in Super Bowl IV and was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame as both a player and broadcaster, has died at the age of 87, according to...

2022年8月24日 · Len Dawson, the Hall of Fame quarterback who led the Kansas City Chiefs to their first Super Bowl championship and was with the organization for six decades as a player and broadcaster,...

2022年8月24日 · Dawson, a football legend, passed away Wednesday morning (Aug. 24) at the age of 87. Dawson was Purdue's starting quarterback for three seasons (1954-56), earning All-Big Ten accolades and leading the conference in passing and total offense all three years.