Kansas City Chiefs

External Link: Kansas City Chiefs Hall of Fame (http://www.kcchiefs.com/halloffame/). Even if Pacino could voice the game, his voice would probably have changed too much. Names are in italics for players who made a majority of their contributions with another team. Al Pacino refused to reprise the role of Michael Corleone because rival publisher VU Games is still trying to hire Pacino to voice Tony Montana in its upcoming Scarface game. Items are listed as Player Name (date inducted; years played as a chief) Short Bio. The Godfather: The Game features the voices of Marlon Brando, James Caan, and Robert Duvall. Records are listed in chronological order. However, this image bears little resemblance to the more sordid reality of a Mafia "family", which is depicted in the film Goodfellas.

They may have been surpassed between the time of making the record and the current date. For example, in John Grisham's novel The Firm, the Mafia is depicted as having an organisation wherein the top mobsters marry into the "royal family". The following are team and league records. The image of the Mafia as being a medieval-style organisation with a "royal family" doing favours for underlings is very popular. The offense, unable to record the same high scores as the previous year, was unable to bring in the wins as they had the previous year. Reports from Mafia trials and confessions have suggested that Mafia families began a "real life" tradition of paying respect to the family don by kissing his ring, in imitation of the opening scene of The Godfather. However, the defense showed little improvement. The scene where Don Vito in a deep voice says "I'm gonna make him an offer he can't refuse" is often parodied.

In 2004 Gunther Cunningham was brought back as the defensive coach. The movies have powerfully influenced the image of the Mafia among the public. As with the loss to the Broncos in the 1997 season, this loss led to a poor following season. Francis Ford Coppola said in April 2005 that he was not informed of Paramount's decision to allow the game to be made and he did not approve of it. However, the season sputtered by November and the Chiefs lost to the Indianapolis Colts in the playoffs. Prior to his death, Marlon Brando provided the voice for Vito. Three years later, the Chiefs went 13-3 in 2003 and set many records along the way. The video game company Electronic Arts is currently working on a video game version of The 'Godfather.

Another notable replacement was Priest Holmes at running back. It has been almost universally maligned. He immediately dropped Elvis Grbac, replacing him with his primary pick for the Rams' quartback, Trent Green. In 2004, Random House published a new sequel to the Godfather saga, The Godfather Returns (http://www.markwinegardner.com/godfather) by Mark Winegardner (http://www.markwinegardner.com). Louis Rams to the Super Bowl and retiring, Dick Vermeil took over as head coach in 2001 with the statement that it takes three years to get a team ready for the Super Bowl. However, after the death of Mario Puzo in 1999, a new sequel appears very unlikely. After coaching the St. In the late 1990s, rumors circulated regarding another installment of the series, with Leonardo DiCaprio and Andy Garcia apparently expressing interest.

The Chiefs' wins were mostly made by a high scoring offense rather than a powerful defense. Parts of the film were loosely based on real historical events, including the death of Pope Paul VI, the election of John Paul I, and his subsequent death. After the loss of Derrick Thomas, the collapse of the defense was unmistakable. The movie was set in 1979, and focused on an aging Michael Corleone. In two years, Cunningham showed little improvement, going 9-7 and 7-9. The film is notable for the key role played, though ineffectually, by Coppola's daughter, the future Academy Award-winning filmmaker Sofia Coppola, who was forced to play Mary Corleone on short notice after Winona Ryder became ill. Schottenheimer left as head coach, replaced by his defensive coach Gunther Cunningham. However, the movie still received seven Academy Award nominations, among them "Best Motion Picture" and "Best Cinematography".

The following losing seaon with Grbac at quarterback did not help. This film was successful financially, but critical and fan response was mixed. The choice to play Grbac over Gannon made many fans angry with Schottenheimer. In 1990, Coppola released a belated third film, The Godfather Part III. After going 13-2 during the season, Gannon was replaced by Grbac in the playoff game against Denver. Both The Godfather and The Godfather Part II have been selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry. After a loss to Denver, Grbac was injured and Rich Gannon took over. While easier to understand, this version is not as interesting from a critical and artistic standpoint as the originals.

In 1997, he started with Elvis Grbac as quarterback. Coppola re-edited the two movies together, in chronological order (adding some previously unseen footage but also toning down the violence), into one long saga for TV broadcast, entitled The Godfather Saga (aka "The Godfather: The Complete Novel For Television" and "The Godfather: 1901-1959--The Complete Epic"). He was also in the midst of a quarterback controversy. Many critics consider the sequel to be equal to (if not superior to) the original film in quality. Marty Schottenheimer took much of the blame for his failed attempts at clock control (also nicknamed Martyball by his critics). This version of Vito is played by different actors at different ages, but the adult Vito is played by Robert DeNiro, who won a Best Supporting Actor Academy Award for a role in which, interestingly, he speaks almost no English-language dialogue. After going from 13-3 in 1997 and losing the playoff game to the Denver Broncos (10-14), the Chiefs fell to 7-9 in 1998. One storyline is the continuing story involving Michael Corleone in the 1950s; the other is a flashback sequence following his father, Vito, from his youth in Sicily up through the founding of the Corleone crime family in New York and the births of Michael and his siblings.

Since 1992, no NFL team has a better regular season home winning percentage than Kansas City (27-5 (.844) record). It consists of two parallel storylines, and the film switches back and forth between them. Marty Schottenheimer helped establish six straight playoff appearances, three AFC West championships, nine winning seasons, and 76 consecutive soldout games at Arrowhead. A sequel, The Godfather Part II, was released in 1974. Peterson hired Marty Schottenheimer as the team's coach. Additionally, The Godfather won five Golden Globes, one Grammy, and numerous other awards. In 1989, Carl Peterson became the team's new President and General Manager. As its sequel The Godfather Part II also won the Academy Award for Best Picture, the Godfather trilogy remains the only series ever to win multiple "Best Picture" Oscars.

They did not get to the playoffs for 15 straight years. It was nominated for eight additional Academy Awards. The Chiefs had only two winning seasons between 1974 and 1986. The Godfather won three Academy Awards:. The team won 43 games between 1966 and 1969. It is currently ranked #1 on IMDB's Top 250. They earned revenge three years later, upsetting the Minnesota Vikings 23-7. It was voted greatest film of all time by Entertainment Weekly, and #3 of all time by the American Film Institute.

As the Chiefs, under coach Hank Stram, the team played in the first Super Bowl, losing 35-10 to Vince Lombardi's Green Bay Packers. The film is greatly respected among critics and the public. Louis Cardinals 14). Vito Corleone was portrayed by Brando as a Mafia Don whom people could actually respect (although the actions of Don Michael Corleone in The Godfather Part II worked to tear down this image). Louis Cardinals (Chiefs 24, St. Since its release on March 15, 1972, The Godfather has been accused of glorifying the image of the Mafia. The Chiefs' first game at Arrowhead Stadium was against the St. Al Pacino and Robert Duvall, in particular, went on to enjoy long, successful, highly acclaimed careers.

Municipal Stadium was demolished in 1976; it is now a community garden. Many of the actors playing the supporting roles were largely unknown or minor actors; however, they rocketed into the limelight with the success of The Godfather. In 1971, Municipal Stadium was abandoned in favor of the new Arrowhead Stadium. The role of Don Vito Corleone was memorably acted by Marlon Brando, and Brando won an Academy Award (which he did not accept) for his portrayal of the aging Don. The Kansas City Chiefs' (under Dallas Texans name) first stadium was at 22nd and Brooklyn, called "Municipal Stadium". Municipal Stadium opened in 1923 and had 49,002 seats.
Puzo helped in the making of the movie and its sequels and co-wrote screenplay. The movie was an enormous box-office hit, smashing previous records to become the highest-grossing film of all time (until that record was surpassed by Jaws in 1975, and a number of other movies afterwards). They have the largest presence in the American Football League Hall of Fame, with 24 representatives, and they had just one coach throughout their AFL history, Hall-of-Famer Hank Stram. Pacino was only granted the role after Coppola threatened to quit the production.

The Chiefs dropped the first Super Bowl to the Packers, then pulverized the Vikings 23 - 7 in the final "true" AFL-NFL World Championsip game after the AFL's last season in 1969. Pacino was not well known at the time, and was not considered right for the part. The Texans won the classic 1962 double-overtime AFL championship game against the Houston Oilers, 20 - 17, at the time the longest, and still one of the best professional football championship games ever played. The producers originally wanted Robert Redford to play Michael Corleone, but Coppola wanted Al Pacino. The Texans/Chiefs franchise was the flagship team of the American Football League, with the most playoff appearances as an AFL team, six (tied with Oakland), the most American Football League Championships (3), and the most Super Bowl appearances, playing in the first Super Bowl, and in the last to be played between League champions. The film spans ten years from late 1945 to 1955 (after Don Vito Corleone's death in 1954). It is said that Hunt actually considered keeping the team name as it was, and playing as the "Kansas City Texans."[1 (http://www.kcchiefs.com/history/60s/)]. Interestingly, this obliged the crew to use regular lights, instead of the production/set lights, lending a realistic look to the film.

Bartle was the founder of the Native American-based honor society known as The Tribe of Mic-O-Say within the Boy Scouts of America organization, which earned him the nickname, "The Chief," and was instumental in persuading Lamar Hunt to move his team to Mid-America. The producers of the movie did not believe that The Godfather would be very successful; hence, there was an extremely low budget for the film. Roe Bartle. Shooting began on March 29, 1971 and was completed on August 6, 1971. The name, "Chiefs" was selected by a fan contest, and is derived from the then-Mayor of Kansas City, H. Coppola had directed several films prior to this, but none of them had had a significant impact on the public. The Dallas Texans moved to Kansas City in 1963. The motion picture adaptation of The Godfather (1972) was directed by Francis Ford Coppola.

The Dallas Texans, as they were known then, defeated the Houston Oilers in a dramatic 1962 AFL championship which went into double overtime. However, in the book, this fact is made explicit, with the 12-year-old Vito adopting the Corleone name by choice, instead of having it given to him in error. The team is owned by Lamar Hunt, who founded the team along with their original league, the American Football League, in 1960. This was a common occurrence which still occurs even today. The Kansas City Chiefs are a National Football League team based in Kansas City, Missouri. It should be noted that in the movie sequel, The Godfather II, it was revealed that the Godfather's real name was Vito Andolini and he was given the surname Corleone as a result of a mistake during his registration at Ellis Island. Jack Steadman (General Manager). Similarly, the surname of Don Vito's mother is Corigliano, coming from the town of Corigliano Calabro, Calabria, which is well known for ndrangheta activity.

Lloyd Burruss. (See godparent for the origins of the term.) In the novel, this character was Don Vito Corleone, whose surname recalls the town of Corleone, Sicily. Tony Reed. "The Godfather" (in Italian, Il Padrino) is a term used to identify the boss of a Mafia clan, the eldest or the most representative member of a family. Smith. The film spawned two sequels. T. The novel was adapted into a film of the same name directed by Francis Ford Coppola and starring Al Pacino as Michael Corleone.

J. The Godfather is a novel written by Mario Puzo about a fictitious Italian Mafia family. Gary Barbaro. ISBN 0451205766. Jerrell Wilson (Punter 1963-77; Chiefs Hall of Fame 1987, and a member of the American Football League Hall of Fame.). The Godfather. New York: Penguin. Tyrer is a member of the American Football League Hall of Fame.). Mario Puzo (paperback, 2002).

Jim Tyrer (Tackle 1969 Super Bowl IV Champion; 6-foot-6, 270 pound Tackle would take on two defensive linemen at once. ISBN 0451208447. Died shortly after a car accident in 2000). The Godfather. New York: Penguin. Derrick Thomas (school record with 52 quarterback sacks and 74 tackles behind the line of scrimmage; Finished 10th in the Heisman Trophy voting; Kansas City Chief for eleven years; team career records: 119.5 sacks, 3 safeties and 18 fumble recoveries. Mario Puzo (hardcover, 2002). Otis Taylor (46-yard touchdown reception in Super Bowl IV, and a member of the American Football League Hall of Fame.). ISBN 0451167716.

5, 1980].). The Godfather. New York: Penguin. Oakland [Oct. Mario Puzo (mass market paperback, 1978). Art Still (Career Sacks, 72.5, 1978-87; Season Sacks, 14.5 1980 and 1984; Game Sacks, 4.0 : vs. ISBN 0399103422. A member of the All-time All-AFL team, one of only twenty players who were in the American Football League for its entire ten-year existence, and a member of the American Football League Hall of Fame.). The Godfather. New York: Putnam.

Johnny Robinson (In Super Bowl IV, helped defeat the Vikings, 23-7, picking off a Joe Kapp pass). Mario Puzo (hardcover, 1969). Christian Okoye (Nigerian; omitted from his Country's Olympic team in track and field; drafted in 1987 by the Chiefs in the second round; Chiefs rushing records, including total yards in a season, attempts in a season, touchdowns in a season, attempts in a single game, 100-yard games in a season, and was the first Chiefs running back to rush for 1,000 yards for more than one season.). Best Writing (adapted screenplay) (Francis Coppola, Mario Puzo). Curtis McClinton (scored a touchdown in Super Bowl I). Best Actor in a Leading Role (Marlon Brando refused the award). Bill Maas. Best Picture.

Also played for the San Diego Chargers and the Houston Oilers, and a member of the American Football League Hall of Fame.). Ernie Ladd (Defensive tackle; 1967-1968. Bobby Hunt (1962 [Dallas Texans] - 1967 [Kansas City Chiefs]; Defensive Back, and a member of the American Football League Hall of Fame.). Holub (started the first world championship game between the AFL and NFL (before it was called the Super Bowl) at linebacker and started Super Bowl IV, and a member of the American Football League Hall of Fame.).

E.J. Headrick played the entire game and the next game. Headrick is a member of the American Football League Hall of Fame.). Sherrill "Psycho" Headrick (Texan and Chief linebacker that withstood pain and injury when he played with a fractured neck vertebrae. All-time AFL leader in all-purpose yards with 12,065, and a member of the American Football League Hall of Fame.).

Abner Haynes (1960 Rookie of the Year and MVP. In June 29, 1983, Joe drowned attempting to rescue two boys from a rain-swollen pit shortly after rescuing one other; posthumously awarded the Presidential Citizens Medal and the NCAA Award of Valor.) 37Forever.org (http://www.37forever.org) was formed to teach KC area kids how to swim in honor of the valor that Joe Delaney demonstrated. Joe Delaney (Running back 1981-82, Rookie of the Year 1981, Pro Bowl 1981, College Football Hall of Fame 1997, Chiefs Hall of Fame 2004. Deron Cherry (50 interceptions; 15 career fumble recoveries; Byron White Humanitarian Award for service to his team, community, and country).

Chris Burford (391 Pass Receptions, and a member of the American Football League Hall of Fame.). Ed Budde (14 years as a Chief, member of the All-time AFL team, and a member of the American Football League Hall of Fame.). #82 Dante Hall (NFL record returning a kick or a punt for a touchdown for four consecutive weeks; won four consecutive NFL weekly awards). #31 Priest Holmes (NFL record for most touchdowns in a season at 27).

#10 Trent Green. #88 Tony Gonzalez (2004 Season Lead the NFL in receptions with 102). #86 Buck Buchanan (Defense Tackle). #78 Bobby Bell (Linebacker).

#63 Willie Lanier (Linebacker). #36 Mack Lee Hill (Running Back). #33 Stone Johnson (Running Back). #28 Abner Haynes (Running Back).

#16 Len Dawson (Quarterback). #3 Jan Stenerud (Placekicker). Mike Webster (1997; 1989-1990). Head coach of the Dallas Texans/Kansas City Chiefs for the entire ten-year history of the AFL.

Post-season record 5-1. Post-season appearances 6. Victories 87. Hank Stram (2003; 1960-1974) Dallas Texans and Kansas City Chiefs coach won three AFL titles.

48-yard field goal, the longest in Super Bowl history, against the Vikings in Super Bowl IV. six postseason All-Star games (four NFL Pro Bowl). 7 field goal attempts in a game. 44 field goals in a season.

Career 409 PATs and 436 field goals attempted. 186 consecutive games played. Only pure kicker in the Hall of Fame. 19-year career. Jan Stenerud (1991; 1967-1979) Placekicker.

Popular for come-from-behind wins, including the 1993 playoffs and the outdueling of Elway in 1994 as a Chief. Joe Montana (2000; 1993-1994) Quarterback. Marv Levy (2001; 1978-1982). 1969 Super Bowl IV Champion.

Second Chief selected to go into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Willie "Contact" Lanier (1986; 1967-1977) Outside linebacker. Started American Football League that was the genesis of modern professional football. Lamar Hunt (1972; 1959-present) Owner.

1). 11th ranked passer in NFL history (retired No. 19-year career, passed for 28,711 yards and 239 touchdowns. MVP of Super Bowl IV.

Two AFL championships. Chiefs Hall of Fame in 1978. Len Dawson (1987; 1963-1975) Quarterback. NAIA All-America in 1962.

First player taken in 1963 American Football League Draft. Buck Buchanan (1990; 1963-1975) Lineman. Bobby Bell (July 30, 1983; 1963-1974) Linebacker. Inducted into the Pro Hall of Fame as a Chief.

Scored the 100th rushing touchdown of his career as a Chief. Marcus Allen (November 9, 2003; 1992-1997) Running Back. December 5, 2004: Trent Green extends team record of consecutive quarterback starts to 60. December 5, 2004: Will Shields extends team record of consecutive starts to 187 (actual consecutive games also a team record of 188).

November 28, 2004: Dante Hall sets team record with 213 kickoff returns. 2003: Will Shields extends franchise record of consecutive starts to 175. 2003: Priest Holmes surpasses Otis Taylor for most career touchdowns by a Chief. November 9, 2003: the Chiefs beat the Cleveland Browns (41-20), winning their ninth straight game which sets a new franchise record for consecutive victories.

2002: Priest Holmes sets the single-season rushing record with 1,615 yards. 2002: Team sets franchise record for most offensive yards with 6,000. 2001: Priest Holmes sets the single-season rushing record with 1,555 yards. 1996: Chiefs have first 4-0 start.

1995: Chiefs make team record sixth consecutive playoff berth. 1990: Derrick Thomas sets team record with 20.0 sacks in a season. October 24, 2004: the Chiefs completed 8 running touchdowns against the Atlanta Falcons, setting the league record for most running touchdowns in a single game. 2003: Priest Holmes sets league record for most touchdowns as well as most rushing touchdowns with 27.

2003: Dante Hall ties league record with 4 kick-returns for touchdowns in a single season. 2003: Morten Andersen has record 316 consecutive scoring games. 2003: Morten Andersen of Kansas City and Gary Anderson of Pittsburg tie for most seaons with 100 or more points with 14. December 22, 2002: Trent Green to Mark Boerigter tied for longest pass completion of 99 yards.

2002: Morten Andersen sets record with 40 field goals over 50 yards in a career. 1998: Chiefs set the record for most penalties (158) and most penalty yardage (1,304) in a season. Kansas City fans like having that record broken in 1998 by John Elway. 1993: Dave Krieg gets record 494 times sacked in a career.

1993: Nick Lowery sets record for most seasons with 100 or more points with 11. November 11, 1990: Derrick Thomas sets league record for most sacks in a game with 7.0. 1975: Len Dawson records 8 seasons leading the league in pass completions. December 25, 1971: Ed Podolak amasses 350 all-purpose yards against the Miami Dolphins, a playoff record.

1969: Len Dawson records 6 consecutive seasons leading the league in pass completions. 1966: Len Dawson ties Johnny Unitas for 4 seasons leading the league in touchdowns.