Tag: in memoriam

Chiefs remember founder Lamar Hunt on what would have been his 91st birthday

The #Chiefs took to social media to memorialize their founder, Lamar Hunt, on what would have been his 91st birthday.

The Kansas City Chiefs’ rise to prominence in the late 2010s and early 2020s wouldn’t have been possible without the efforts of the team’s founder, the late great Lamar Hunt.

Hunt’s legacy touches nearly every part of the sports world in the United States, from the NFL to the MLS. His hard work was instrumental in creating both leagues as fans know them today, and Hunt’s legacy lives on through his son Clark, who is currently a Chiefs co-owner and the team’s chairman.

Lamar Hunt’s death in 2006 sent shockwaves around the football world and was mourned by owners across the NFL who recognized his instrumental role in bringing the league to relevance after the AFL-NFL merger in the 1960s.

Hunt’s impact on the NFL, but specifically the Chiefs should not be underestimated. While he was not alive for Kansas City’s recent Super Bowls, the AFC Championship trophy bears his name, and a small part of him lives on every January as the conference’s top team is crowned in the penultimate game of the NFL playoffs.

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Quavo’s incredible tribute to Takeoff led this year’s powerful Grammys ‘In Memoriam’ segment

Wow, this tribute got us a little misty.

One of the most incredible moments at this year’s Grammy Awards was a deeply moving tribute to late Migos member Takeoff performed by Quavo, his former groupmate and uncle.

Quavo performed his song “Without You” that he shared some time after Takeoff’s death last fall. Contemporary worship group Maverick City Music joined Quavo onstage for the performance and added in lyrics from the Wiz Khalifa/Charlie Puth Furious 7 tearjerker “See You Again.”

For those still in shock over the hip-hop titan’s tragic death, the performance helped illuminate why the Grammys continue to knock it out of the park with the show’s annual In Memoriam segments.

Even if you’re only somewhat familiar with Migos, it’s hard not to get swept up in your emotions over this deeply moving tribute.

Kacey Musgraves also paid homage to late country icon Loretta Lynn during the ceremony in this moving performance of “Coal Miner’s Daughter.”

We also got a beautiful tribute from Mick Fleetwood, Sheryl Crow and Bonnie Raitt for late Fleetwood Mac member Christine McVie. They played Fleetwood Mac’s “Songbird” in McVie’s honor.

Also, don’t worry if you were worried if the In Memoriam segment left out late Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins. The Grammys honored his life during last year’s ceremony.

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In Memoriam: Texas coach Shaka Smart reflects on Kobe Bryant’s legacy

Devastating news shocked the world this afternoon, as TMZ reported the tragic loss of basketball legend Kobe Bryant.

Devastating news shocked the world this afternoon, as TMZ reported the tragic loss of Kobe Bryant.

After one of the most reality-shaking, tragic deaths the sports world has ever seen, no words could do justice what Bryant meant to the city of Los Angeles, his family, teammates, and fans across the world.

Bryant spent his entire 20-year professional basketball career with the Los Angeles Lakers, leading them to five NBA championships along the way. One of the greatest basketball players of all time, Bryant was an inspiration both on and off the court to many.

In memoriam, we share this video of Texas’ head basketball coach Shaka Smart discussing Bryant’s legacy and impact on the game shortly after Bryant announced his retirement.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Bryant’s family and all who knew him during this heartbreaking time.

His legacy will live on forever in the hearts of millions.