In 1966, Dawson led the Chiefs to an 11–2–1 record and a 31–7 win over the Buffalo Bills in the AFL Championship Game, earning his team the honor of representing the AFL in Super Bowl I, the first championship game between the AFL and their NFL rivals.

3 hours ago · Dawson completed 12-of-17 passes for 142 yards, a touchdown, and an interception to win the game's MVP, and the Chiefs trounced the Minnesota Vikings, 23-7, in the last Super Bowl before the ...

Aug 24, 2022 · The photo Pro Football Hall of Fame QB Len Dawson – who died at 87 – smoking a cigarette during halftime of the first Super Bowl is still remembered.

Feb 8, 2024 · Explore the iconic moment from Super Bowl I where Len Dawson, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback, redefined cool under pressure with a cigarette and a Fresca during halftime. Dive into the backstory of this legendary photo, its reflection on the era's social norms, and its enduring legacy in sports culture.

Aug 24, 2022 · Dawson, who won three AFL championships and led Kansas City to its first Super Bowl victory, died Wednesday at the age of 87. Dawson was Super Bowl IV MVP when his Chiefs beat the heavily favored...

Aug 24, 2022 · The man is Chiefs quarterback Len Dawson, and the photo is from halftime of the very first Super Bowl, played way back on Jan. 15, 1967.

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.

Aug 24, 2022 · Sitting on a simple folding chair at halftime of Super Bowl I, Dawson was taking a drag of his cigarette when the photo was shot. At his legs was a glass bottle of Fresca. Such a scene would...

Nov 8, 2022 · He is perhaps best known for one of the most iconic photos ever taken during a landmark NFL game. In fact, that game was the first Super Bowl - Super Bowl 1.

Sep 23, 2021 · In 1970, the week before the Super Bowl, NBC took to the airwaves to report that a restaurateur named Donald J. Dawson was arrested in a Detroit hotel by IRS agents, who confiscated gambling records and $450,000 on information that he filed an untruthful tax return.