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Kansas City Chiefs

The Kansas City Chiefs are a professional American football team located in Kansas City, Missouri. They are members of the American Football Conference (AFC) West division in the National Football League (NFL).

1929: Historic Game Statistic

The 2012 Chiefs became the first team since the 1929 Buffalo Bisons to not lead in regulation through any of their first nine games.

1958: Hunt's Desire for a Football Team Heightened

In 1958, Lamar Hunt's desire to secure a football team grew stronger after watching the NFL Championship Game between the New York Giants and Baltimore Colts.

1959: Franchise Founded

In 1959, Lamar Hunt founded the Kansas City Chiefs franchise after failing to purchase and relocate an NFL team to Texas.

1959: Lamar Hunt Discusses Forming a Rival Football League

In 1959, Lamar Hunt initiated discussions to establish a professional football league to rival the National Football League (NFL).

1959: Chiefs Established as AFL Charter Member

In 1959, the Kansas City Chiefs were established as a charter member of the American Football League (AFL).

November 1960: Don Rossi Resigns

In November 1960, Don Rossi resigned as the general manager for the Kansas City Chiefs after serving for half of the season.

1960: Chiefs Uniforms Debut

From 1960 to 1967, the Chiefs uniforms consisted of red or white jerseys, with white pants.

1960: Start of a Decade of Success

From 1960 to 1969, the Chiefs/Texans won 87 games, the most in the ten-year history of the AFL.

1960: Lamar Hunt as Team President

In 1960, Lamar Hunt began serving as the team's president, a role he held until 1976.

1960: Dallas Texans Established

In 1960, after being turned down by the NFL, Lamar Hunt established the American Football League and started his own team, the Dallas Texans.

1960: Chiefs Start Playing as Dallas Texans

In 1960, the Chiefs began playing as the Dallas Texans, owned by league founder Lamar Hunt.

1960: Original Texans Helmet Design

In 1960, the Texans' helmet featured the state of Texas. Lamar Hunt later sketched the arrowhead design, inspired by the San Francisco 49ers' logo.

1960: Texans Team Logo and Uniforms Debut

In 1960, when the Texans began playing, the team's logo consisted of the state of Texas in white with a yellow star marking Dallas's location. The Texans' uniforms originally featured Columbia blue and orange, but the team reverted to red and gold, which remain the franchise's colors after relocation to Kansas City.

1962: AFL Championship Victory

In 1962, the Kansas City Chiefs were victorious and won an AFL championship.

1962: Longest Game

The 1971 game against the Miami Dolphins surpassed the 1962 AFL Championship Game as the longest ever at 82 minutes and 40 seconds.

May 22, 1963: Franchise Relocated to Kansas City

On May 22, 1963, Hunt agreed to relocate the Dallas Texans franchise to Kansas City.

1963: The T.D. Pack Band Performance

From 1963, trumpeter Tony DiPardo and The T.D. Pack Band played live music at every Chiefs home game.

1963: Consideration to Move the Texans Franchise

In 1963, Hunt considered moving the Dallas Texans to either Atlanta or Miami, but an offer from Kansas City Mayor Harold Roe Bartle swayed him.

1963: Team Moves to Kansas City and Adopts Chiefs Name

In 1963, the team moved to Kansas City and adopted its current name, the Kansas City Chiefs.

1966: Chiefs Cruise to 11-2-1 Record

In 1966, the Kansas City Chiefs cruised to an 11–2–1 record and defeated the defending AFL Champion Buffalo Bills in the AFL Championship Game.

1966: AFL Championship Victory

In 1966, the Kansas City Chiefs won an AFL championship.

1966: Hunt becomes a Central Figure in Negotiations

In 1966, the team's dominance helped Lamar Hunt become a central figure in negotiations with NFL Commissioner Pete Rozelle to agree on an AFL–NFL merger.

January 1967: Agreement to Play a Merged League Championship Game

In January 1967, following the 1966 seasons, it was agreed that a merged league championship game would be played between the AFL and NFL champions.

1967: Chiefs Uniform Variations End

From 1960 to 1967, the Chiefs uniforms consisted of red or white jerseys, with white pants.

1967: Chiefs participate in First AFL-NFL World Championship Game

In 1967, the Kansas City Chiefs were invited to play the NFL's league champion Green Bay Packers in the first AFL-NFL World Championship Game. The Chiefs lost the game 35-10.

1969: End of a Decade of Success

From 1960 to 1969, the Chiefs/Texans won 87 games, the most in the ten-year history of the AFL.

1969: Chiefs Hosted Thanksgiving Day Game

In 1969, Kansas City hosted a Thanksgiving Day game against the Denver Broncos, the first Thanksgiving Day game in Kansas City since 1969. The Chiefs defeated the Broncos 19–10.

1969: Super Bowl Ring for DiPardo

In 1969, head coach Hank Stram honored trumpeter Tony DiPardo with a Super Bowl ring for the team's victory in Super Bowl IV.

1969: Chiefs Win AFL Championship Game

In 1969, the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Oakland Raiders 17–7 in the AFL Championship Game.

1969: AFL Championship and Super Bowl IV Victory

In 1969, the Kansas City Chiefs won an AFL championship and Super Bowl IV.

1969: Previous Super Bowl IV victory

Most of the pieces of the team that won Super Bowl IV in 1969 were still in place for the 1971 season.

1970: Chiefs Join the NFL

In 1970, the Kansas City Chiefs became part of the National Football League (NFL) as a result of the AFL-NFL merger.

1971: Chiefs Win AFC West Division

In 1971, the Kansas City Chiefs tallied a 10–3–1 record and won the AFC West Division. They lost a Christmas Day playoff game against the Miami Dolphins 27–24 in double overtime.

1972: Arrowhead Stadium Opens

Arrowhead Stadium has been the Chiefs' home field since 1972. The stadium cost $53 million to build.

1972: Artificial Surface at Arrowhead Stadium

From 1972 to 1993, the stadium had an artificial AstroTurf surface.

1972: Chiefs Move to Arrowhead Stadium

In 1972, the Kansas City Chiefs moved into the newly constructed Arrowhead Stadium at the Truman Sports Complex outside of downtown Kansas City. Willie Lanier won the NFL Man of the Year Award.

1973: Len Dawson Wins NFL Man of the Year Award

In 1973, quarterback Len Dawson won the NFL Man of the Year Award.

1973: Chiefs Helmet Facemask Color Change Introduction

In 1973, the Chiefs had grey facemask bars on their helmets.

1973: Last Winning Season for Seven Years

The 1973 season was the Kansas City Chiefs' last winning season for seven years.

1974: Hank Stram Fired

In 1974, Hank Stram was fired following a 5–9 season.

1974: Chiefs Change Helmet Facemask Color

In 1974, the Chiefs changed their helmet facemask bars from grey to white, becoming one of the first teams in the NFL to use a non-gray facemask.

1975: Start of Futility Era

From 1975 to 1988, the Kansas City Chiefs became a team that rarely won, providing Chiefs fans with futility.

1976: Jack Steadman Promoted

In 1976, Jack Steadman was promoted to team president for the Kansas City Chiefs, succeeding Rossi.

1976: Lamar Hunt's Tenure as President Ends

In 1976, Lamar Hunt's tenure as the Kansas City Chiefs' president concluded.

1977: Jack Steadman Appointed President

In 1977, Jack Steadman was promoted to team president of the Kansas City Chiefs, succeeding Lamar Hunt.

1980: Jan Stenerud Cut, Nick Lowery Signed

In 1980, Coach Marv Levy cut future Hall of Fame Kicker Jan Stenerud and signed Nick Lowery, who would become the most accurate kicker in NFL history.

1981: Joe Delaney Named AFC Rookie of the Year

In 1981, running back Joe Delaney rushed for 1,121 yards and was named the AFC Rookie of the Year.

1982: NFL Players Association Strike and Joe Delaney's Death

In 1982, the NFL Players Association strike curbed the Chiefs' chances of returning to the postseason. Joe Delaney died while trying to save children from drowning.

1983: DiPardo's Leave of Absence

Due to declining health, Tony DiPardo took a leave of absence from the band from 1983 to 1988.

1983: John Mackovic Takes Over as Head Coach

In 1983, John Mackovic took over head coaching duties for the Kansas City Chiefs after Marv Levy was fired.

1983: Chiefs Draft Todd Blackledge

In 1983, the Kansas City Chiefs drafted quarterback Todd Blackledge over future greats such as Jim Kelly and Dan Marino in the NFL draft.

1986: Chiefs Make Postseason Appearance

In 1986, John Mackovic coached the Kansas City Chiefs to their first postseason appearance in 15 years in the NFL playoffs, but lost to the New York Jets.

December 1988: Jim Schaaf Fired

In December 1988, Jim Schaaf was fired from his position as general manager of the Kansas City Chiefs.

December 19, 1988: Carl Peterson Hired as President, GM, and CEO

On December 19, 1988, Lamar Hunt hired Carl Peterson as the Kansas City Chiefs' new president, general manager, and chief executive officer.

1988: End of Futility Era

From 1975 to 1988, the Kansas City Chiefs became a team that rarely won, providing Chiefs fans with futility.

1988: Carl Peterson Hired as President

In 1988, Carl Peterson was hired to replace Jack Steadman as team president of the Kansas City Chiefs.

1988: DiPardo's Leave of Absence Ends

Tony DiPardo's leave of absence due to declining health ended in 1988.

1989: Chiefs Uniform Change

From 1989 to 1999, the Chiefs uniforms consisted of red or white jerseys, with white pants.

1989: DiPardo's Return to Band

In 1989, Tony DiPardo returned to the band by popular demand and his daughter took over as bandleader.

1989: Chiefs Draft Derrick Thomas

In the 1989 NFL draft, the Kansas City Chiefs selected linebacker Derrick Thomas.

1990: American Bowl in Berlin

In 1990, the Kansas City Chiefs participated in a preseason exhibition game dubbed the American Bowl in Berlin.

1990: Missed Playoffs with a 10-6 Record

Since 1990, the Chiefs were the fourth team to miss the playoffs with a 10-6 record.

1991: Chiefs Sellout Streak Begins

Dating back to the Chiefs' home opener in 1991, the Chiefs had 155 consecutive sellout games until mid-2009.

1993: Artificial Surface at Arrowhead Stadium

From 1972 to 1993, the stadium had an artificial AstroTurf surface.

1993: Playoff Struggles Begin

From 1993 to 2017, the Kansas City Chiefs struggled in the playoffs, losing ten of twelve games, including an eight-game losing streak.

1993: Chiefs Reach AFC Championship Game

In 1993, with Joe Montana and Marcus Allen, the Kansas City Chiefs reached their first AFC Championship Game appearance against the Buffalo Bills, but lost 30-13.

1993: Chiefs win their first NFL playoff game

In 2015, the Chiefs defeated the Houston Texans 30-0 to earn their first NFL playoff win in 23 seasons, dating back to the 1993–94 NFL playoffs

January 16, 1994: Chiefs Defeat Oilers for Post-Season Victory

On January 16, 1994, the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Houston Oilers, marking the franchise's last post-season victory for 22 years.

1994: American Bowl in Tokyo

In 1994, the Kansas City Chiefs participated in a preseason exhibition game dubbed the American Bowl in Tokyo.

1994: Natural Grass Introduced at Arrowhead Stadium

Since the 1994 NFL season, Arrowhead Stadium has had a natural grass playing surface.

1995: Failed attempt to make the playoffs

In 2014, the Chiefs attempted to make the playoffs for the second straight season for the first time since 1995, finishing 9-7 and getting eliminated in Week 17.

1995: Chiefs Lose to Colts in NFL Playoffs

In the 1995 NFL playoffs, the Kansas City Chiefs lost to the Indianapolis Colts 10–7 after kicker Lin Elliot missed three field-goal attempts.

1996: Attendance Average

From 1996 to 2006, the Kansas City Chiefs averaged 77,300 fans per game, second in the NFL behind the Washington Redskins.

1996: Fans Yelling 'CHIEFS!'

In 1996, general manager Carl Peterson commented on fans yelling "CHIEFS!" at the end of "The Star-Spangled Banner" before home games and sometimes at road games, expressing that the players loved it.

1996: American Bowl in Monterrey

In 1996, the Kansas City Chiefs participated in a preseason exhibition game dubbed the American Bowl in Monterrey, Mexico.

1997: Chiefs Draft Tony Gonzalez and Suffer Playoff Loss

In 1997, the Kansas City Chiefs drafted tight end Tony Gonzalez and lost their playoff game against the Denver Broncos 14-10, despite a 13-3 season.

1998: Marty Schottenheimer Resigns

Coach Marty Schottenheimer announced his resignation from the Kansas City Chiefs following the 1998 season.

1998: American Bowl in Tokyo

In 1998, the Kansas City Chiefs participated in a preseason exhibition game dubbed the American Bowl in Tokyo.

1999: Chiefs Uniform Change

From 1989 to 1999, the Chiefs uniforms consisted of red or white jerseys, with white pants.

January 23, 2000: Derrick Thomas Paralyzed in Car Accident

On January 23, 2000, Derrick Thomas was paralyzed in a car accident. He later died from complications related to this injury a few weeks later.

2000: "Rock and Roll Part 2" Chant

In 2000, Kansas City Chiefs fans would chant while pointing in the direction of the visiting team, "We're gonna beat the hell outta you...you...you, you, you, you!" over the song "Rock and Roll Part 2".

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September 11, 2001: Fans Refrain From Yelling 'CHIEFS!'

After the September 11, 2001 attacks, Kansas City Chiefs fans refrained from yelling "CHIEFS!" during "The Star-Spangled Banner" out of respect for those who lost their lives and continued this practice for the remainder of the 2001 season.

September 23, 2001: Standing Ovation for Giants

At the Kansas City Chiefs' September 23, 2001, home game against the New York Giants, Chiefs fans gave the opposing Giants a standing ovation.

2001: Vermeil Hired as Head Coach

In 2001, Dick Vermeil was hired as the Chiefs' head coach. The Chiefs traded a first-round draft pick to St. Louis for quarterback Trent Green and signed free agent running back Priest Holmes.

2002: Chiefs Miss Postseason

In 2002, the Chiefs improved to an 8-8 record but still missed the postseason.

2003: Chiefs Lose to Colts in Playoffs

In 2003, the Chiefs began the season with nine consecutive victories. They finished with a 13-3 record and lost to the Indianapolis Colts 38–31 in the AFC Divisional Playoffs. Priest Holmes surpassed Marshall Faulk's single-season touchdown record, scoring his 27th rushing touchdown.

2003: First AFC West Title Since 2003

In 2010, the Chiefs secured their first AFC West title since 2003.

2003: Streak Achieved by the Chiefs

In 2015, the streak achieved by the Chiefs broke a franchise record for nine straight wins in 2003

2004: Chiefs Finish Season with 7-9 Record

In 2004, the Chiefs finished the season with a 7–9 record.

2005: Arrowhead Stadium Named Toughest Place to Play

In 2005, Sports Illustrated named Arrowhead Stadium the "toughest place to play" for opposing teams.

2005: Vermeil Announces Retirement

In 2005, the Chiefs finished with a 10–6 record but missed the playoffs. Dick Vermeil announced his retirement prior to the final game of the season.

2006: Herm Edwards Hired as Head Coach

In 2006, Herm Edwards was introduced as the Chiefs' tenth head coach. Trent Green suffered a severe concussion in the season opener.

2006: Steadman's Continued Franchise Involvement

In 2006, Jack Steadman remained with the Kansas City Chiefs franchise in various positions, despite being relieved of his general manager duties in 1988.

2006: Hunt Family Takes Ownership

In 2006, after Lamar Hunt's death, his wife, Norma, and children became legal owners of the Kansas City Chiefs. Clark Hunt became chairman and CEO.

2006: High Marks for Attendance

In 2006, studies by Bizjournals gave the Kansas City Chiefs high marks for consistently drawing capacity crowds, averaging 77,300 fans per game from 1996 to 2006.

2006: Chiefs Wear White at Home Opener

In 2006, the Chiefs wore their white jerseys with white pants at home for the season opener against the Cincinnati Bengals, with the intention of making the Bengals wear their black uniforms in hot weather.

2006: Lamar Hunt's Death

In 2006, the Kansas City Chiefs owner Lamar Hunt passed away, after which his family, including his son Clark Hunt, maintained ownership of the team.

2006: Gary Glitter's Music Banned

In 2006, the NFL banned Gary Glitter's original version of the song "Rock and Roll Part 2" after his conviction on sexual abuse charges in Vietnam. A cover version by Tube Tops 2000 was used until 2015.

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2007: Chiefs Lose Remaining Games After Promising Start

In 2007, after starting the season with a 4–3 record, the Chiefs lost the remaining nine games. Tony Gonzalez broke Shannon Sharpe's NFL record for touchdowns at the tight end position.

2007: Chiefs Honor Lamar Hunt and AFL

In 2007, the Kansas City Chiefs honored Lamar Hunt and the AFL with a special patch. It features the AFL's logo from the 1960s with Hunt's "LH" initials inside the football.

2008: Carl Peterson Resigns

In 2008, Carl Peterson announced his resignation from his positions as general manager, chief executive officer, and team president of the Kansas City Chiefs.

2008: AFL Patch Becomes Permanent

In 2008, the AFL patch became permanently affixed to the left chest of both Kansas City's home and away jerseys.

2008: Youth Movement and Quarterback Instability

In 2008, the Chiefs began the season with the youngest team in the NFL. Brodie Croyle was injured, and Tyler Thigpen and Damon Huard started at quarterback. Tony Gonzalez requested a trade, and Larry Johnson faced legal trouble.

2008: Chiefs Suffer Franchise-Worst Record

In 2008, the Chiefs ended the season with a franchise-worst 2–14 record.

2008: Two-Game Improvement

In 2009, the Chiefs finished with a 4-12 record, just a two-game improvement upon their record from the 2008 season.

2008: The T.D. Pack Band Performance

The T.D. Pack Band played live music at every Chiefs home game until 2008.

January 13, 2009: Scott Pioli Hired

On January 13, 2009, the Kansas City Chiefs named Scott Pioli, an executive from the New England Patriots, as the team's new general manager.

January 23, 2009: Herm Edwards Fired as Head Coach

On January 23, 2009, Herm Edwards was fired as head coach of the Kansas City Chiefs.

April 2009: Tony Gonzalez Traded to Falcons

In April 2009, Tony Gonzalez was traded to the Atlanta Falcons. Todd Haley fired offensive coordinator Chan Gailey.

May 2009: Denny Thum Appointed President

In May 2009, Denny Thum was officially appointed as the full-time president of the Kansas City Chiefs after serving as interim president.

2009: Chiefs Uniforms Change

Beginning in 2009, the team has alternated between white and red pants for road games during the season.

2009: Band's Absence

Due to renovations at Arrowhead Stadium, the band did not return to perform at the stadium for the 2009 season.

2009: Average Ticket Cost

In 2009, an average ticket to a Chiefs game cost $81.

2009: Sellout Streak Ends and TV Blackout

In 2009, the Chiefs' 155-game sellout streak ended with the final home game of the season against the Cleveland Browns, resulting in the first local TV blackout in over 19 years.

2009: Chiefs Wear Throwback Uniforms

In select games for the 2009 season, the Chiefs, as well as the other founding teams of the American Football League, wore a "throwback" uniform to celebrate the AFL's 50th anniversary.

September 14, 2010: Denny Thum Resigns

On September 14, 2010, Denny Thum resigned from his position as president of the Kansas City Chiefs.

December 2010: DiPardo Hospitalized

In December 2010, Tony DiPardo was hospitalized after suffering a brain aneurysm.

2010: Clark Hunt Assumes CEO Role

In 2010, Clark Hunt assumed the role of CEO in addition to his position as chairman of the board for the Kansas City Chiefs.

2010: Chiefs Secure AFC West Title

In 2010, the Chiefs hired Charlie Weis and Romeo Crennel as assistant coaches and secured their first AFC West title since 2003.

2010: Arrowhead Stadium Renovation Completed

In mid-2010, Arrowhead Stadium underwent a $375 million renovation, including new luxury boxes, wider concourses, and enhanced amenities.

January 9, 2011: Chiefs Lost Wild Card Playoff Game to Ravens

On January 9, 2011, the Chiefs lost their home Wild Card playoff game to the Baltimore Ravens 30–7. Six players were chosen for the Pro Bowl.

January 27, 2011: DiPardo's Death

On January 27, 2011, Tony DiPardo died at the age of 98 after being hospitalized since December 2010 due to a brain aneurysm.

2011: Haley Relieved of Duties as Head Coach

In 2011, Jon Baldwin was drafted. Todd Haley was relieved of duties as head coach on December 12.

January 9, 2012: Crennel Named Full-Time Head Coach

On January 9, 2012, Romeo Crennel was named the 11th full-time head coach in Chiefs history.

2012: Crennel and Pioli Fired

Following the 2012 season, the Chiefs fired head coach Romeo Crennel and general manager Scott Pioli. Andy Reid was hired as head coach.

2012: Chiefs Tie Franchise-Worst Record

In 2012, the Chiefs tied their franchise-worst record of 2–14 and clinched the No. 1 overall pick in the 2013 NFL draft.

September 15, 2013: Chiefs Always Wore White Pants With Red Jerseys

Prior to September 15, 2013, the Chiefs always wore white pants with their red jerseys.

2013: Clinch First Overall Pick in NFL Draft

In 2012, the Chiefs clinched the No. 1 overall pick in the 2013 NFL draft. It is the first time since the merger they have held the first overall pick.

2013: Chiefs Acquire Alex Smith and Draft Eric Fisher

In 2013, the Chiefs acquired quarterback Alex Smith from the San Francisco 49ers and drafted Eric Fisher with the first overall pick.

2013: Chiefs Start 9-0, Lose Playoff Game

In 2013, the Chiefs started 9–0 and finished with an 11–5 record, making the playoffs. They lost their wildcard game against the Indianapolis Colts 45–44 after leading 38-10.

2013: Achieved nine plus game win streak under Reid

In 2015, the streak achieved by the Chiefs broke a franchise record for nine straight wins in 2013

2014: Conditional Pick Traded

In 2013, the Chiefs traded a conditional pick in the 2014 draft for Alex Smith.

2014: Chiefs Miss Playoffs

In 2014, the Chiefs finished 9-7 and were eliminated from playoff contention in Week 17.

2015: Chiefs achieve longest winning streak

In 2015, the Chiefs achieved their longest winning streak in franchise history at ten games

2015: International Game in London

In 2015, the Kansas City Chiefs played an international regular season game against the Detroit Lions in London.

2015: Chant Discontinued

Prior to the 2015 season, the practice of playing "Rock and Roll Part 2" and performing the chant was completely discontinued by the Kansas City Chiefs after Gary Glitter's re-arrest.

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January 9, 2016: Chiefs Defeat Texans for Post-Season Victory

The Chiefs' victory on January 16, 1994 against the Oilers remained the franchise's last post-season victory for 22 years until their 30–0 victory over the Houston Texans on January 9, 2016.

2016: Requests to Stop Tomahawk Chop

In 2016, Native American groups requested that the Kansas City Chiefs stop doing the tomahawk chop and a similar request was made of Exeter Chiefs.

2016: Largest Comeback Win and Divisional Dominance

In 2016, the Chiefs had a 33-27 comeback win against the San Diego Chargers after being down 24-3. They also defeated the Denver Broncos on Christmas Day, marking their tenth straight win against divisional opponents.

January 1, 2017: Chiefs Clinch AFC West and Second Seed

On January 1, 2017, the Chiefs clinched the AFC West and the second seed going into the playoffs.

June 22, 2017: Dorsey Fired

On June 22, 2017, the Chiefs fired general manager John Dorsey.

July 10, 2017: Brett Veach Hired

On July 10, 2017, Brett Veach was hired as the new general manager for the Kansas City Chiefs.

2017: Playoff Struggles End

From 1993 to 2017, the Kansas City Chiefs struggled in the playoffs, losing ten of twelve games, including an eight-game losing streak.

2017: Chiefs Win AFC West, Lose in Wild Card Round

In 2017, the Chiefs finished the season with a 10–6 record and won the AFC West for the first time in back-to-back years. However, they lost to the Tennessee Titans in the Wild Card round 22–21. Alex Smith was later traded.

December 31, 2017: Patrick Mahomes' NFL Debut

On December 31, 2017, Patrick Mahomes made his NFL debut and first career start against the Denver Broncos. The Chiefs won the game 27–24, with Mahomes completing 22 of 35 passes for 284 yards and one interception.

January 12, 2019: Chiefs Defeat Colts in AFC Divisional Round

On January 12, 2019, the Chiefs defeated the Indianapolis Colts 31–13 in the AFC Divisional round, marking their first playoff win in Arrowhead Stadium in 25 years and enabling them to host the AFC Championship Game for the first time.

2019: International Game in Mexico City

In 2019, the Kansas City Chiefs played an international regular season game against the LA Chargers in Mexico City.

2019: Editorial Board Calls for Cessation of Tomahawk Chop

In late 2019, the editorial board of the Kansas City Star newspaper called for the cessation of the "Tomahawk Chop", citing opposition from Native Americans and Tribes and stating that the practice stereotypes and dehumanizes Native Americans.

2019: Chiefs Rise to Dynastic Success

Since 2019, the Kansas City Chiefs have risen to dynastic success under head coach Andy Reid, quarterback Patrick Mahomes, tight end Travis Kelce, and defensive tackle Chris Jones, appearing in five Super Bowls and winning three.

January 2020: Team Naming Explained

In January 2020, Business Insider journalist Meredith Cash stated that Mayor Bartle "insisted on the team being named after himself" and was known as Chief Lone Bear.

February 2, 2020: Chiefs Win Super Bowl LIV

On February 2, 2020, the Chiefs played against the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LIV at Hard Rock Stadium, winning 31-20. Patrick Mahomes was named Super Bowl MVP. This marked the first time in NFL postseason history that a team faced ten point deficits in three straight games and won all three by double-digit margins, ending the Chiefs' Super Bowl drought dating back to the AFL-NFL Merger.

July 6, 2020: Mahomes Signs Record Contract Extension

On July 6, 2020, Patrick Mahomes signed a record ten-year, $503 million contract extension with the Chiefs, keeping him under contract until the conclusion of the 2031 season. This contract is the largest ever signed in North American sports at that time.

December 26, 2021: Chiefs Secure Sixth Straight AFC West Title

On December 26, 2021, the Chiefs defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 36–10, earning the team's sixth straight AFC West title.

2021: International Marketing Rights in Germany

In 2021, the NFL introduced the league's international home marketing area program and designated the Kansas City Chiefs as a home team in Germany.

2023: Hunt Children Inherit Stake in Franchise

In 2023, after Norma Hunt's death, the Hunt children inherited her stake in the Kansas City Chiefs franchise.

2023: International Game in Berlin

In 2023, the Kansas City Chiefs played an international regular season game against the Miami Dolphins in Berlin.

2023: Marketing Expansion to Austria and Switzerland

In 2023, the NFL granted the Kansas City Chiefs permission to expand its marketing and fan outreach to Austria and Switzerland.

2024: Team Value

According to Forbes, in 2024, the Kansas City Chiefs began the season with an estimated value of $4.85 billion USD, ranking 24th among the 32 NFL teams.

2024: Foolish Club Studios Established

By 2024, the Kansas City Chiefs established a production company called "Foolish Club Studios", which helped produce the Hallmark Channel original Christmas movie, "Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story" in 2024.

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2024: Team Valued at Over US$4.85 Billion

Entering the 2024 season, the Kansas City Chiefs are valued at over US$4.85 billion.