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  Len Dawson - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Len Dawson (born June 20, 1935) was an American football quarterback from Purdue University who played for three professional teams, most notably the Kansas City Chiefs.
Dawson ran a ball-control offense in the 17-14 win, and tossed a 28-yard touchdown pass to halfback Abner Haynes.
In 1987, Dawson was recognized for his play with the Chiefs with his induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Len_Dawson   (885 words)

  
 Dawson - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Division of Dawson, an electoral district in the Australian House of Representatives, in Queensland.
Dawson College is a large English CEGEP in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Dawson Community College is a college in the city of Glendive, Montana, USA.
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 Len Dawson
Len who has become know as "Lenny the Cool" because of his nerveless poise and methodical generalship under pressure was treated for prostate cancer and shares his story of surviving cancer.
Len Dawson is not only the most successful quarterback the Kansas City Chiefs ever had, he is also one of the best the NFL ever saw.
Len Dawson is involved in encouraging men to be tested for prostate cancer, because he is living proof that early detection can save your life.
www.se-speakers.com /survivors/l_dawson.htm   (585 words)

  
 Len Dawson       Capitol City Speakers Bureau
Although Len Dawson is known as one of the most prolific quarterbacks in the history of the NFL, he is perhaps best remembered on the field for his outstanding performance in leading the Kansas City Chiefs to a 23-7 upset of the Minnesota Vikings in Super Bowl IV.
Dawson won four AFL individual passing honors in 1962, 1964, 1966 and 1968 and still holds Chiefs career marks for pass rating, attempts, completions, passing yards and touchdowns.
Len was named the 1973 NFL Man of the Year and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1987.
www.capcityspeakers.com /speakers/Dawson.htm   (460 words)

  
 Member - Pro Football Hall of Fame
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.
Dawson connected on 12 of 17 passes for 142 yards in the now-historic game, and his 46-yard pass completion to Otis Taylor wrapped up the surprise victory that evened the AFL-NFL portion of the Super Bowl series at two wins each.
Dawson, who was born June 20, 1935, in Alliance, Ohio, won four AFL individual passing crowns in 1962, 1964, 1966 and 1968.
www.profootballhof.com /hof/member.jsp?player_id=53   (399 words)

  
 Printable Page with Information on Len Dawson. Contact Grabow to book Len Dawson for Event, Meeting or Gala
Dawson quarterbacked the Chiefs to three championship seasons, reaching his peak when he was named the Outstanding Player in the 1970 Super Bowl victory over Minnesota.
Dawson retired in 1976 after 19 years, one of the longest careers in professional football history.
Dawson is presently sports anchor for KMBC-TV in Kansas City and color analyst on KCFX radio regional broadcasts of Kansas City Chiefs' Games.
www.grabow.biz /printable_pages/LenDawson.htm   (327 words)

  
 Davey O'Brien Legends Award Winner   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
While Len Dawson is known as one of the most prolific quarterbacks in the history of the National Football League, he is perhaps best remembered for his outstanding performance in leading the Kansas City Chiefs to a 23-7 upset over the Minnesota Vikings in Super Bowl IV.
Dawson is active in the community and focuses much of his energy on charity work, especially those that help needy children.
Dawson was born in Alliance, Ohio on June 20, 1935.
www.daveyobrien.com /Pages/Awards/legendsAward.htm   (544 words)

  
 Missouri Sports Hall of Fame   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Len Dawson played 19 years, 13 years with the Chiefs from 1963-1975.
At the time of his retirement, Dawson was the first on the list of all-time National Football League passers and was second in the AFC in touchdown passes.
Dawson is active in the community and focuses much of his energy on charity work.
www.mosportshalloffame.com /inducteebio.asp?inducteeid=217   (293 words)

  
 Print Len Dawson Biography -- AEI Speakers Bureau   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Len Dawson quarterbacked the Chiefs to three championship seasons, reaching his peak when he was named the Outstanding Player in the 1970 Super Bowl victory over Minnesota.
Len Dawson retired in 1976 after 19 years, one of the longest careers in professional football history.
Len Dawson is presently sports anchor for KMBC TV in Kansas City and color analyst on KCFX radio regional broadcasts of Kansas City Chiefs' Games.
www.aeispeakers.com /print.php?SpeakerID=298   (255 words)

  
 Kansas City Chiefs - GRETZ: When Lenny had to be Cool
Len Dawson had met Donald Dawson 10 years earlier when he was playing for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
During the 1969 season, Len received a pair of phone calls from Donald Dawson, one after he suffered a knee injury that knocked him out for six games, and again after Len’s father passed away.
Dawson was sequestered in Hank Stram’s suite, along with club officials including Lamar Hunt, preparing a response.
www.kcchiefs.com /news/2006/02/01/gretz_when_lenny_had_to_be_cool   (1365 words)

  
 The Sporting News: History of the Super Bowl
Dawson's involvement, he was told, stemmed from the arrest of Donald (Dice) Dawson, who was carrying more than $400,000 as well as Lenny's telephone number.
In addition to Len Dawson those named were quarterbacks Joe Namath of the New York Jets, Karl Sweetan of the Los Angeles Rams and Bill Munson of the Detroit Lions, and tight end Pete Lammons of the Jets.
Dawson moved the Chiefs inside the 20 and Stenerud connected again, from the 25, and the AFL champions enjoyed a 9-0 cushion.
www.sportingnews.com /archives/superbowl/4.html   (4557 words)

  
 Kansas City Chiefs - Len Dawson Scholarship Celebrates 25th Year as Chiefs Kick-Off 18th Children's Benefit Game
In addition, Hall of Fame QB Len Dawson will announce the recipient of his 2002 Scholarship award.
After 25 Years, the Len Dawson Scholarship continues to aid outstanding local students on their way to college.
For the past 25 years, the Len Dawson Scholarship has been honoring up-standing local students with much needed finances to help send these individuals to college.
www.kcchiefs.com /news/2002/08/16/len_dawson_scholarship_celebrates_25th_year_as_chiefs_kickoff_18th_childrens_benefit_game   (480 words)

  
 NFL Hall Of Famer To Speak At Cancer Awareness Day
Dawson, who was inducted into the Professional Football Hall of Fame in 1987, was diagnosed with prostate cancer in January 1992 after a regular checkup scheduled at the insistence of his wife, Linda.
Dawson, 64, was an National Football League quarterback for 19 years, 13 with the Kansas City Chiefs.
Dawson graduated in 1957 from Purdue University where he led the Big Ten in passing and total offense for three consecutive years.
www.idph.state.il.us /public/press00/dawson.htm   (638 words)

  
 cantonrep.com
Dawson is one of 15 who will be inducted into the inaugural class of the Stark County High School Football Hall of Fame.
Dawson grew from 120 to 175 pounds by the time he was a senior.
Dawson led the Texas to the AFL championship in 1962 and was named the league’s player of the year.
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 Kansas City Chiefs (1963-Present)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
1968: With QB Len Dawson leading the AFL in passing for the 4th time in his career the Chiefs finished with a 12-2 record, which was good enough to finish in a 1st pace tie with Oakland Raiders.
As the season was winding down Len Dawson returned, but after the Chiefs lost to the Raiders again the Chiefs were forced to settle for 2nd place with an 11-3 record.
After the season Len Dawson, the top passer in Chiefs history, announced his retirement aft 14 memorable seasons with the franchise.
www.sportsecyclopedia.com /nfl/kc/kccheiefs.html   (4964 words)

  
 Len Lye - Search Results - MSN Encarta
Lye, Len (1901-1980), New Zealand-born American sculptor, motion-picture director, painter, and pioneer in experimental art forms involving motion....
Dawson, Len, born in 1935, American football player, who guided the Kansas City Chiefs to three American Football League (AFL) crowns.
A much more realistic approach to spying characterizes the works of British writers John Le Carré and Len Deighton.
ca.encarta.msn.com /Len_Lye.html   (75 words)

  
 SpeakerDetails
A former quarterback for the NFL's Kansas City Chiefs, Dawson led the team to a 1970 Super Bowl victory and was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1987.
Former pro football star Len Dawson was the first-round draft choice of the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1956.
Later in life, Dawson came face-to-face with another opponent—prostate cancer.
www.brooksinternational.com /sports/Len_Dawson_538.htm   (297 words)

  
 Len Dawson: A Hall of Famer On and Off the Field
An interview with Len Dawson, Hall of Fame quarterback and prostate cancer survivor
Former Kansas City Chiefs great Len Dawson is one of the most prolific quarterbacks in the history of the NFL.
He threw for 239 touchdowns and almost 29,000 total yards in his career, numbers impressive enough to make him one of just 23 quarterbacks currently enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
www.infoplease.com /spot/lendawson1.html   (958 words)

  
 CBSNews.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
The AFL squared the Super Bowl at two games apiece with the NFL, The Chiefs built a 16-0 halftime lead behind Len Dawson's superb quarterbacking.
Dawson, the fourth consecutive quarterback to be chosen the Super Bowl's top player, called an impeccable game.
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Len Davison (16) turns around to hand the ball off to running back Mike Garrett (21) in Super Bowl IV against the Minnesota Vikings.
www.cbsnews.com /htdocs/sports/football/history/superbowl_04.html   (91 words)

  
 Texans and Chiefs
Teaming with Hall of Famer Len Dawson, Burford was a clutch receiver when the game was on the line and the ball had to be moved forward for a needed first down or for field-goal position.
In his first season, 1962, Dawson had led the league in touchdowns and yards per attempt.
Dawson was the MVP in the Fourth AFL-NFL World Championship game, the last game ever played by an American Football League team.
www.conigliofamily.com /TexansChiefs.htm   (3221 words)

  
 Super Bowl News - SuperBowl.com - Official website of Super Bowl XL   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Fourteen standout seasons as a quarterback in the AFL earned Len Dawson a place in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, but his journey to immortality included a few unlikely twists.
Dawson led the Texans to the AFL title in his first year.
He was the first quarterback to see the big game from both sides -- as a crestfallen member of the losing team in Super Bowl I and as the MVP of the winners in Super Bowl IV.
www.superbowl.com /news/story/6044931   (1520 words)

  
 His and Her Health: What To Know About Your Prostate Exam: Video Transcript   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Len Dawson was quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs and is now a member of the National Football League Hall of Fame.
Len was diagnosed with prostate cancer in January of 1992.
I must admit that until Len was diagnosed with prostate cancer I didn't know much about the disease.
www.hisandherhealth.com /asnertranscript.shtml   (1605 words)

  
 KCChiefsRadio.com:::Official Website of the Chiefs Radio Network   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Len Dawson is one of the most respected sports figures in America.
Len quarterbacked the Chiefs to victory in Superbowl IV, and was inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame in 1987.
Len brings his experience, insight and honesty to the all-star Chiefs Radio Network broadcast team every game day.
www.kcchiefsradio.com /broadcastteam.asp   (383 words)

  
 Len Dawson - Premiere Speakers Bureau
Kansas City's Len Dawson is one of the most respected sports figures in America.
Len has also offered his expertise to NBC and numerous Kansas City radio stations as a commentator.
Len is married and has two grown children.
premierespeakers.com /2392/index.cfm   (383 words)

  
 Inside the NFL   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
I've adjusted to these idiots over the past 20 years (Len: "You know, I like the Chiefs this week." Nick: "That's a good pick, but I'm going with the Dolphins and that defense." Repeat endlessly).
All these clowns, with the possible exception of Len Dawson, are a bunch of Bradshaw wantobees without his charm.
Dumping Len Dawson was the first mistake, but sadly that is only the beginning of the downfall of a once-great sports show.
www.jumptheshark.com /i/insidethenfl.htm   (2051 words)

  
 Super Bowl IV
Later, his father had died and when the Kansas City Chiefs lost their final regular season game to Oakland, 10-6, a cloud of controversy swirled about the veteran quarterback because of a questionable game plan.
We feel the act of some individual or individuals in involving certain professional football players with this investigation by unattributable comment to news media representatives is totally irresponsible.
Dawson received countless letters offering moral encouragement in his hour of crisis.
www.supernfl.com /SuperBowl/sb4.html   (4552 words)

  
 Book Len Dawson - Motivational Keynote Speaker for Corporate, Meeting Event - Grabow Entertainment
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