In 1966, Dawson led the Chiefs to an 11–2–1 record and a 31–7 win over the Buffalo Bills in the AFL Championship Game, earning his team the honor of representing the AFL in Super Bowl I, the first championship game between the AFL and their NFL rivals.

Aug 24, 2022 · The man is Chiefs quarterback Len Dawson, and the photo is from halftime of the very first Super Bowl, played way back on Jan. 15, 1967.

Aug 24, 2022 · The photo Pro Football Hall of Fame QB Len Dawson – who died at 87 – smoking a cigarette during halftime of the first Super Bowl is still remembered.

Aug 24, 2022 · Dawson, who won three AFL championships and led Kansas City to its first Super Bowl victory, died Wednesday at the age of 87. Dawson was Super Bowl IV MVP when his Chiefs beat the heavily favored...

Feb 8, 2024 · Explore the iconic moment from Super Bowl I where Len Dawson, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback, redefined cool under pressure with a cigarette and a Fresca during halftime. Dive into the backstory of this legendary photo, its reflection on the era's social norms, and its enduring legacy in sports culture.

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.

Aug 24, 2022 · Sitting on a simple folding chair at halftime of Super Bowl I, Dawson was taking a drag of his cigarette when the photo was shot. At his legs was a glass bottle of Fresca. Such a scene would...

Aug 26, 2022 · Tom Lutz shot film from his viewpoint in the stands at the 1967 World Championship football game between the Green Bay Packers and Kansas City Chiefs in Los Angeles Coliseum known as Super Bowl...

Aug 24, 2022 · Len Dawson takes a call from President Nixon after winning and being named MVP of Super Bowl IV while Chief's owner Lamar Hunt looks on.

Feb 27, 2014 · Was MVP of Super Bowl IV when he directed Kansas City to a win over the heavily-favored Minnesota Vikings . . . Won the AFL passing title four times and still holds Chiefs career marks for pass rating (83.2), attempts (3,696), completions (2,115), passing yards (28,507) and touchdowns (237) . . .