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NFL History of the Kansas City Chiefs

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For the most part, this Chiefs history isn't bad. But, it's NOT COMPLETE. NFL films as chosen the COMPLETLY ignore KC Chiefs history from 1975 to 1988. What? How can a COMPLETE history NOT include those years? In the 1980's the Chiefs had players such as Bill Maas DL, Bill Kenney QB, Todd Blackledge (QB class of '83), Deron Cherry FS, Carlos Carson WR, Stephone Page WR, Nick Lowery K, Art Still DE, Keven Ross CB and many others. How could NFL films COMPLETLY ignore these fine players? I guess a COMPLETE history is only COMPLETE if the team is winning.

Here's an example of how NFL films COMPLETELY skips over the late 70's and 80's Chiefs. Their narrator claims that from 1975, "It would be 18 years before they won another division title, or had a shot at a Super Bowl". That isn't COMPLETLY correct. What about the 1986 KC Chiefs squad NFL films? They went 10-6 and made it to the Playoffs on the strength of their special teams and defense while displaying a tremendous amount of guts and determination. But I guess because they lost the Wild Card playoff game to the NY Jets 35-15, that doesn't count as Chiefs history.

I've added the 1986 Game of the Week, Week 16 between the Chiefs and the Steelers to my KC Chiefs history. It's the last GOTW to feature Harry Kalas, and it shows highlights of their 24 - 19 victory (all points coming on Special Teams, classic) which clinched a playoff spot for them. I picked up a copy at the NFL films web site, and upgraded my DVD case of the Chiefs History to include this. Now my History of the Chiefs is Complete...

This DVD brought back lots of great memories. I would recommend this to anyone who is or has been a fan of the Kansas City Chiefs.

I bought this item for my finance as a birthday present and he is still going on about how great of a present it was and how he enjoys it more and more each time he watches it.

Having played for the Texans/Chiefs eight years 60-67, it was not only a nostalgic video review but one that captured the era. Very well done! Chris Burford

I've been to Arrowhead a few times & seen the names on the ring of honor. Now I got to see those "names" play the game & see why they're so highly regarded! I think DVD set is fabulous!! I highly recommend for any Chiefs fan!

My son wanted this!! I watched it with him and learned a lot of things I did not know!!! Thanks!

This video is a must have for any Chiefs fan as it covers the first days of the Chiefs through the Dick Vermeil era. I saw the local Walmart playing the video on their display TVs and needed one for myself. If you've been a Chiefs fan since the beginning like I was (ever heard of the Chiefs Huddle Club?), you will find this video packed with many great memories and "oh yeah" moments.

For a Chiefs fan, or even just a football fan, this is well worth the few dollars it costs. If you buy it, don't ignore the bonus material which is also very good. Features on Joe Delaney and Christian Okoye acknowledge players from the eras not covered in the incomplete history.

Contains Hank Stram "Wired for Sound", a feature on Tony Gonzalez, and a good one about "Big Charlie's," a Chiefs' fan bar in south Philadelphia, plus several others.

The only problem with any of the material is that the sound tracks contain too much of the standard NFL Films marches and faux Peter Gunn music.

I'm a huge Chiefs fan, and this helped get me caught up on their long and storied history.

I've seen other reviews that say it's not complete because it doesn't mention the Todd Blacklidge Era.
Statistically speaking, Blacklidge was the single worst Chiefs QB to ever play.
They didn't cover that period because the Chiefs lost a lot and had pretty much no highlights in that period.
It isn't, however, unmentioned, they spend about 14 seconds saying "The Chiefs struggled from the late 70's until the late 80's."

The history this DVD spans if from the beginning as the Dallas Texans up until the 2006 NFL season (which was a good place to stop- that was the last time the Chiefs had a winning season).

This was a gift for my mother. She is a Kansas City Chiefs fan and seemed to like this.