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Chiefs remember Hall of Fame offensive lineman Ed Budde

The Kansas City #Chiefs remember Hall of Fame offensive lineman Ed Budde after his passing on Tuesday at the age of 83.

The Kansas City Chiefs and the National Football League lost a legend as news broke on Tuesday that former long-time offensive lineman Ed Budde passed away at 83 years old.

Budde played all 14 professional seasons with the Chiefs, was named to the AFL’s All-Time Team by the Pro Football Hall of Fame, played in the AFL All-Star Game nine times, and was a key member to the Chiefs first Super Bowl title. He was one of the pioneers at his position and a beloved member of the Kansas City community long after his playing career ended. Chiefs Chairman and CEO Clark Hunt shared his thoughts on the passing of Budde on Tuesday.

“My family and I are deeply saddened by the passing of Chiefs Hall of Famer Ed Budde,” Hunt said in a statement on the team website. “Ed spent his entire 14-year career with the Chiefs, and he was a cornerstone of those early Chiefs teams that brought pro football to Kansas City. He never missed a game in the first nine seasons of his career, and he rightfully earned recognition as an All-Star, a Pro-Bowler, and a Super Bowl Champion.

“After his playing career, Ed remained connected to the Chiefs organization and was a founding member of the Kansas City Ambassadors. He was well-loved in the Kansas City community, and he was a great father to Brad, Tionne, and John. My family and the entire Chiefs organization extend our sincere condolences to Carolyn and the Budde family.”

The late Chiefs legend was the first to help welcome current wide receiver Rashee Rice to the team as he and his son Brad announced him in this year’s NFL Draft held in Kansas City. Budde and his son Brad are still the only father-son to be drafted to the same franchise at the same position in the first round. Ed was selected in the first round of the 1963 AFL Draft, while Brad was picked in the first round of the 1980 NFL Draft as an offensive guard.

WATCH: Dante Hall highlights ahead of his induction into Chiefs Hall of Fame

Check out some of the best plays by Dante Hall ahead of his induction to the #Chiefs Hall of Fame on Sunday.

One of the most electrifying players in the NFL during his prime as a member of the Kansas City Chiefs, Dante Hall, is set to be honored by the team this weekend. The ceremony will occur during the team’s matchup with the Los Angeles Chargers joining the ranks of the legends.

In preparation for one of the greatest special teams returners in league history being inducted into the Chiefs Ring of Honor. The NFL Legacy social media page released a highlight reel of some of his classic touchdown returns. Hall starred for the Chiefs from 2000-2006, leaving an undeniable mark on the franchise and the league.

An overlooked aspect of the former Texas A&M star was his production throughout his career. The highlights are exciting, but by the numbers, he ranks as one of the greatest Chiefs players ever to wear the red and gold.

Hall returned 360 kickoffs for 8,644 yards with six touchdowns and 188 punts for 1,882 yards with five touchdowns. As a receiver, he tallied 145 receptions for 1,615 yards with nine touchdowns and 215 yards as a rusher. He ranks first in team history with 12,356 combined yards.

Chiefs announce Dante Hall will be inducted into team Hall of Fame in 2023

Hall is set to be inducted into the #Chiefs Hall of Fame in 2023, the team announced on Friday

The Kansas City Chiefs announced that prolific wide receiver and kick returner Dante Hall will be inducted into their hall of fame in a tweet on Friday.

Hall, one of Kansas City’s most recognizable figures of their 2000s rosters, was an explosive playmaker during his seven-year tenure with the team between 2000 and 2006. Known for his elite footspeed and short stature, Hall’s elusiveness on the gridiron earned him the nicknames “X-Factor” and “The Human Joystick”.

Chiefs Chairman and CEO Clark Hunt released a statement on Hall’s selection to the team’s Hall of Fame in the official announcement, highlighting the receiver’s work as an electric kick returner as a key role for his induction.

“My family and I are delighted to announce Dante as this year’s inductee into the Chiefs Hall of Fame,” Hunt said. “It’s not every day you get to witness a generational talent at the returner position, but Chiefs Kingdom was blessed to witness Dante’s talent for seven seasons.

“His quickness, agility and pure athleticism as a returner and wide receiver cemented him as one of the franchise’s greats. Following his playing career, Dante joined the Kansas City Ambassador program and has been an active participant in the brand’s international expansion efforts. We are looking forward to celebrating Dante’s Hall of Fame induction at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium this fall.”

Hall earned an All-Pro selection in Kansas City as a returner in 2003 and was part of many notable teams during the Trent Green era of the early 2000s. He appeared in 97 games for the Chiefs over his seven seasons with the team, amassing over 8,500 return yards and 11 return touchdowns as a member of the team.