Chiefs honoring late franchise legend in the best possible way in preseason Week 3 against the Bears
The Kansas City Chiefs lost a franchise legend in July, when one of the franchise's Hall of Fame running backs, Abner Haynes, died at 86 years old. The former AFL MVP is set to be honored ahead of the team's preseason Week 3 game against the Chicago Bears on Thursday. Haynes' sons will take part in what […]
The Kansas City Chiefs lost a franchise legend in July, when one of the franchise's Hall of Fame running backs, Abner Haynes, died at 86 years old.
The former AFL MVP is set to be honored ahead of the team's preseason Week 3 game against the Chicago Bears on Thursday. Haynes' sons will take part in what has become an annual pregame tradition for the Chiefs. Abner Haynes Jr. and David Haynes will serve as this week’s drum honorees on the GEHA Drum Deck, pounding the drum ahead of kickoff to get the entire Chiefs Kingdom prepared for the upcoming game.
Haynes was a pioneer and trailblazer in the AFL, but really helped the Chiefs during their earliest years in Kansas City.
During his five seasons with the Texans/Chiefs from 1960-1964, Haynes amassed 794 carries for 3,814 yards and 39 rushing touchdowns. He also caught 199 passes for 2,739 yards and 17 more scores. He played two years with the Denver Broncos after being traded from Kansas City in 1965. He split his final year in the AFL in 1967 between time with the Miami Dolphins and the New York Jets.
Here is Chiefs CEO and Chairman Clark Hunt's statement on Haynes' death:
“My family and I are deeply saddened by the passing of Chiefs Hall of Famer Abner Haynes,” Chiefs Chairman and CEO Clark Hunt said. “Abner was one of the first great stars of the Dallas Texans and the American Football League. In the league’s first season in 1960, Abner earned Rookie of the Year and Player of the Year honors, and more importantly, he earned the respect and admiration of his teammates and fans alike. In addition to his on-the-field prowess, Abner was a man of courage and leadership from a very young age. He remained involved in the community well after his playing days were over, and his legacy extends far beyond the gridiron. Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife Guadalupe and his entire family during this difficult time.”
You can watch the game between the Chiefs and Bears on KSHB 41 (local) or NFL Network (national) at 7:20 p.m. CT on August 22.
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