The Kansas City Chiefs have not only become the best team in the NFL, the organization is tops as well. There are so many stories off of the football field that it’s impossible to not be able to address them. That’s our purpose here, to throw some light on the myriad of ways the Chiefs have impacted the local community as well as all the other ripple effects the team has had around the world. Consequently, we’ll be looking, “Beyond the Red Helmet Heads” here at ArrowheadOne on a regular basis.
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Some of the topics that will be covered — but not limited too — include:
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Let’s begin with the Foundation that TE Travis Kelce sponsors called, Eighty-Seven & Running. The mission of his foundation says:
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“to empower disadvantaged youth to achieve success by providing resources and support to their communities and cultivating their talent in the areas of education, business, athletics, STEM, and the arts.”
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I worked 39 years in education so I have a special appreciation for the goals Kelce’s organization has set forth. I also served for years as a STEM teacher which stands for: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. The STEM field gives all kids opportunities, but especially for girls. For several reasons, females have not been getting the same opportunities that men have had in these fields. By the time they go to college, only 4% (four percent) of women express an interest in computer science and/or engineering, compared to nearly 20% men entering college. Hats off to Travis Kelce, he’s scored the biggest touchdown of your life.
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Question One:
How many players did the organization take in their first ever draft?
[All Answers will be revealed at the end of this piece]
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Man Caves & She Sheds
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Four years back, I bought the house I live in now and one of the reasons I decided this was the place for me was that it has a great room in the basement which serves as my very own Chiefs Man Cave. Now, while I have watched game there, it is no where near as wonderful as some of the places I’ve seen including:
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This is from Neosho, Missouri. “Neosho residents Lisa and David Forrest have been Chiefs fans for 20 years and dedicated an entire room, and a bathroom, to their favorite team.”
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That one might better fall under a “Chiefs Collection” category. So, here’s another Chiefs Man Cave to whet your whistle:
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That’s what I like best: a place to actually watch the Chiefs games! If you have any Chiefs Man Cave or She Shed photos you’d like to share, please send them to: laddiemorse@gmail.com
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Question Two:
Hall of Fame DB Johnny Robinson led the league in interceptions with 10, in what year?
BTW, this is a trick question. [All Answers will be revealed at the end of this piece]
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David Bell and I were talking just today — yesterday — about how talented the Chiefs coaching staff is from top to bottom. However, the quality of the Chiefs front office is apparent as well. Perhaps you’ve seen this:
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Chiefs Single-Game Tickets
FYI, the Chiefs single-game tickets for the 2021 season went on sale yesterday.
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The “15 & Mahomes Foundation” mission is improving the lives of children. The Foundation supports initiatives that focus on health, wellness, communities in need of resources and other charitable causes.
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I can tell that Patrick Mahomes’ foundation is at least partially influenced by his wife, Brittany. She works in the field of athletic training so, it makes sense that their goals are related to those ideals.
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Question Three:
How many members of the Chiefs winning Super Bowl IV team have been inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame?
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I sure do wish we still had Mitchell Schwartz at RT, but I’ll have to settle for “Mitch in the Kitch.” Catchy title, don’t ya think? Here’s his recipe for chili.
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Running back Priest Holmes was one of the best to ever pull on a Chiefs jersey. Of course, it didn’t hurt at all that he played behind possibly the best offensive line ever assembled. With the Chiefs 2021 OL lineup vastly improved this year, I’m hoping for some similar results from Clyde Edwards-Helaire. To much to ask for? I think not. The following clip is from March of 2019.
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Norma Hunt
The contributions of Lamar Hunt’s wife, Norma Hunt, have been incredible. You have to wonder how much her influence has helped to shape the franchise in positive ways in recent years.
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Chiefs Announce the 2021 Charity Game
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ANSWERS
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Laddie Morse — ArrowheadOne
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