Patrick Mahomes had a touching message for legendary Chiefs star Len Dawson, who passed away aged 87 × Follow Us Create Notifications New User posted their first comment this is comment text Link Approve Reject & ban Delete Log in Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Gaming Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout NFL News The legacy and impact you made will live on forever - Patrick Mahomes had a touching message for legendary Chiefs star who passed away aged 87 By Kritagya Kothari Modified 24 Aug 2022 Follow Us Comment Share Patrick Mahomes had a touching message for former Chiefs star Len Dawson Former Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Len Dawson has died at the age of 87 after entering hospice care earlier this month. His family announced the news of his demise in a statement to KMBC. "With wife Linda at his side, it is with much sadness that we inform you of the passing of our beloved Len Dawson. Len was always grateful and many times overwhelmed by the countless bonds he made during his football and broadcast careers." Current Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes honored Len Dawson through posts on his Instagram and Twitter accounts. He wrote: "RIP to the legend Len Dawson. The legacy and impact you made on Kansas City will live on forever. Prayers to his family." Patrick Mahomes II@PatrickMahomesRIP to the legend Len Dawson. The legacy and impact you made on Kansas City will live on forever. Prayers to his family 122001502RIP to the legend Len Dawson. The legacy and impact you made on Kansas City will live on forever. Prayers to his family https://t.co/AKMhxoUFYH Len Dawson played in the Chiefs' first ever NFL season in Kansas in 1963. He delivered the franchise's first Super Bowl title in 1969 and was awarded the Super Bowl MVP. They defeated the Minnesota Vikings 23-7. He was a seven-time All-Star and Pro-Bowler, and received two All-Pro honors. Dawson spent a further 33 years in Kansas as a broadcast analyst and entered the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1987. His passing has been met with great sadness around the NFL. The NFL world pays tribute to former Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Len Dawson Following his passing, the NFL world has flooded social media with tributes. As the following tweets reveal, Len Dawson was a kind and thoughtful man and well respected in the community. The NFL released the following statement following his passing: "The NFL family mourns the loss of Hall of Fame qb and Chiefs legend, Len Dawson. We extend our deepest condolences to his famly and loved ones." NFL@NFLThe NFL family mourns the loss of Hall of Fame QB and Chiefs legend, Len Dawson. We extend our deepest condolences to his family and loved ones.2984392The NFL family mourns the loss of Hall of Fame QB and Chiefs legend, Len Dawson. We extend our deepest condolences to his family and loved ones. https://t.co/FFdqcKhwrR The Pro Football Hall of Fame are paying their respects too: Pro Football Hall of Fame@ProFootballHOFIn honor of the late Len Dawson, the Hall of Fame is flying its flag at half-staff. #HOFForever5214In honor of the late Len Dawson, the Hall of Fame is flying its flag at half-staff. #HOFForever https://t.co/bfJOM9ACLp Many spoke of Dawson's words and deeds. People mentioned how he would make time for everyone and was always quick with help and advice. Chief Meteorologist Lisa Teachman@LisaTeachmanAwakened to hear today that Len Dawson passed away. A great on the football field. A solid sports broadcaster. During a pivotal point in my career, I will never forget the pep talk he gave me as he stared me in the eye, as if he was my own coach. Rest easy #16. We will miss you.576Awakened to hear today that Len Dawson passed away. A great on the football field. A solid sports broadcaster. During a pivotal point in my career, I will never forget the pep talk he gave me as he stared me in the eye, as if he was my own coach. Rest easy #16. We will miss you. https://t.co/FkoNP3lL0l Trent Green@trentgreen10RIP Len Dawson. An amazing person who also was a HOF Quarterback and a HOF Broadcaster. Love and prayers to his family and friends.19820RIP Len Dawson. An amazing person who also was a HOF Quarterback and a HOF Broadcaster. Love and prayers to his family and friends. Jarrod Chiefs Focus@JarrodChiefsFcs#ChiefsKingdom lost a legend today. I pay tribute to the late great Len Dawson in my latest article. twitter.com/chiefsfocus/st…Chiefs Focus@ChiefsFocusRest in Peace Len Dawson chiefsfocus.com/2022/08/24/res…94Rest in Peace Len Dawson chiefsfocus.com/2022/08/24/res…#ChiefsKingdom lost a legend today. I pay tribute to the late great Len Dawson in my latest article. twitter.com/chiefsfocus/st… Hudi Productions@hudsononeill15As kids my buddies and I would ride our bikes over to Len Dawson’s house knock on his door and ask to see his Super Bowl ring. A very annoying thing to do but Lenny didn’t care. He would happily put on the ring to show us. Forever a legendary Chief and dude. #RIPLenDawson22813As kids my buddies and I would ride our bikes over to Len Dawson’s house knock on his door and ask to see his Super Bowl ring. A very annoying thing to do but Lenny didn’t care. He would happily put on the ring to show us. Forever a legendary Chief and dude. #RIPLenDawson https://t.co/AnMFi6jjkU This tweet from the Kansas City Star is particularly apt: "Sometimes when you meet your heroes in person, they let you down. And once in a while, your hero turns out to be even more wonderful that you ever imagined. That's Len Dawson." The Kansas City Star@KCStar“Sometimes when you meet your heroes in person, they let you down. And once in a while, your hero turns out to be even more wonderful than you ever imagined. That’s Len Dawson.” kansascity.com/news/your-kcq/…14644“Sometimes when you meet your heroes in person, they let you down. And once in a while, your hero turns out to be even more wonderful than you ever imagined. That’s Len Dawson.” kansascity.com/news/your-kcq/… The great man clearly touched the lives of many and his loss is deeply felt. If you use any of the above quotes, please credit KMBC, the Kansas City Star and H/T Sportskeeda. Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by John Maxwell × Feedback Thank You! Be the first one to comment Follow Us Share Show More Comments GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? 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