In 1966, the Chiefs won their first AFL Championship (after having previously won it as the Dallas Texans) and reached the first-ever Super Bowl, which the Chiefs lost to the Green Bay Packers.

1 day ago · It's safe to say that not even Lamar Hunt, the man who is credited with coining the "Super Bowl" name, could have thought that his idea -- let alone the game itself -- would become the cultural ...

Feb 6, 2024 · It's safe to say that not even Lamar Hunt, the man who is credited with coining the "Super Bowl" name, could have thought that his idea -- let alone the game itself -- would become the...

Jan 15, 2016 · It was Lamar Hunt, the main founder of the American Football League and owner of the Kansas City Chiefs, who came up on the term “Super Bowl.” As his son, Lamar Hunt Jr., explained, the idea...

According to Michael MacCambridge's book, "America's Game," the Super Bowl's name stems from Lamar Hunt, the founder of the AFL. Ahead of the 1966 NFL season, Hunt — who also owned the...

Dec 22, 2022 · In fact, it was Hunt's father – Chiefs Founder Lamar Hunt – who famously coined the term "Super Bowl," even if he didn't necessarily mean to do so. "In a word, it was accidental," wrote Hunt in a piece titled "Naming the Game" that ran in the New York Times in 1986.

Feb 12, 2024 · Lamar Hunt, also known for his important roles in the AFL and combining it with the NFL, was one of oil magnate H.L. Hunt’s 15 children. WHY DO SUPER BOWL MVPS GO TO DISNEY? Lamar...

Jan 28, 2024 · He's also responsible for the term "Super Bowl." Given that the AFL largely morphed into the AFC after the merger, Hunt's name adorns the trophy honoring the conference champion.

Jan 31, 2020 · Legend has it Kansas City Chiefs owner Lamar Hunt adopted the name from a popular kids toy. But is the legend true?

Hunt coined the term "Super Bowl" and in 1969, Hunt's Chiefs won Super Bowl IV. The Chiefs, along with many AFL teams including the Raiders, Jets, Broncos, and Patriots, joined the NFL...