Leonard Ray Dawson was an American football quarterback who played in the National Football League and American Football League for 19 seasons, primarily with the Kansas City Chiefs franchise.
When did Len Dawson retire?
The Texans/Chiefs were led by Dawson to three AFL titles (1962, 1966, and 1969), as well as the team’s first Super Bowl victory in Super Bowl IV, for which he received the game’s MVP award. After the 1975 season, Dawson announced his retirement from the professional game.
He later worked as the sports director at KMBC-TV in Kansas City and a color analyst for the Chiefs Radio Network.
Is Len Dawson in the Hall of Fame?
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.
Dawson connected on 12 of 17 passes for 142 yards in the now-historic game, and his 46-yard pass completion to Otis Taylor wrapped up the surprise victory that evened the AFL-NFL portion of the Super Bowl series at two wins each. Dawson was named the game’s Most Valuable Player.