NFL QB Len Dawson in hospice ☹️

rfuerst911sc · 08-12-2022, 03:52 PM

I remember watching Len Dawson back in the day . He had a great career as a player and broadcaster . Sad to read he is now in hospice . I wish his family the best .

https://www.yahoo.com/news/legendary-chiefs-quarterback-len-dawson-225315231.html

Steve Carlton · 08-12-2022, 04:01 PM

I saw him back in the old days during the Chiefs rivalry with our local team the Raiders. He was very good. I remember seeing Ben Davidson called for spearing him in the lower back helmet first. Very unsportsmanlike.

Baz · Baz's Garage

So sorry to hear this. Prayers sent.

He had a hell of a college career before playing for the Chiefs.....

During the recruiting process, Dawson had to choose between Ohio State University in Columbus and Purdue University in Indiana. While he was reluctant to take over Woody Hayes' split-T offense with the Buckeyes, the true reason he selected Purdue stemmed from the rapport he had established with assistant coach Hank Stram, beginning a friendship that would last for more than a half-century.

As a sophomore in 1954, Dawson's first as Purdue quarterback, he was the NCAA's leader in pass efficiency, while also playing defense and serving as the team's kicker. Behind a strong offensive line, he threw four touchdown passes in a 31–0 victory over Missouri, then later engineered a huge upset of Notre Dame, which had entered the contest on a 13-game winning streak.

During three seasons (1954-1956) with the Boilermakers, Dawson threw for over 3,000 yards, leading the Big Ten Conference in that category during each year. He was named All-American (3rd Team) during the 1956 season. He was an All-Big Ten Quarterback during the 1955 and 1956 seasons.

Rot 911 · 08-12-2022, 04:22 PM

He was always a class act on and off the field. But he was also old school. One of my favorite pictures of him is during halftime of Super Bowl I. Cigarette and a Fresca.

Baz · Baz's Garage

Thanks Kurt! Very cool! Totally agree - old school & class act.....

mattdavis11 · 08-12-2022, 05:14 PM

Won a championship and the team moved after the season. 1962 Dallas Texans. That would have been awesome to have two power house teams of the 1960's in one city. I hope he makes a comeback to play for several more seasons.

Steve Carlton · 08-14-2022, 10:53 AM

I didn't realize that play created a rule change. You can see it at 2:20 in this clip, which can't be embedded. You have to go to the link:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKD_gMC-Vpc