Meers wasn’t new to mascot life when he donned the suit back in 1990. He’d already played Fredbird for the Cardinals and Truman the Tiger at Missouri. But KC Wolf became his legacy.

On Tuesday, the club announced that Dan Meers, known by fans as KC Wolf, was retiring after 35 years as the team mascot. The announcement came on National Mascot Day.

Meers explained that most people's optimal wake-up time falls between 7 a.m. and 8 a.m., and that "most of us just aren't ready to start the workday this early" due to the circadian misalignment.

The Kansas City Chiefs are saying goodbye to a true franchise icon - not a player, but the man behind the fur. Dan Meers, the beloved performer who brought KC Wolf to life for 35 unforgettable ...

KC Wolf announces retirement after 35 years with … News / Jun 17, 2025 / 06:36 PM CDT KC Wolf Dan Meers announced his retirement from the Kansas City Chiefs on Tuesday after 35 years.

The Kansas City Chiefs announced Tuesday that after 35 years, Dan Meers is handing over his unofficial director of shenanigans title — Meers will officially hang up the KC Wolf suit on July 1.

Meers joined the franchise all the way back in 1990, just after the Chiefs introduced the KC Wolf the year prior. Over his 35-year span, he appeared in 307 total regular-season and Playoff games.

On Tuesday, June 17, the Kansas City Chiefs announced the retirement of Dan Meers, who is best known as the man behind the K.C. Wolf costume and for his role as the team's 'Director of Shenanigans.' ...

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