Legendary Kansas City Chiefs QB Len Dawson In Hospice Care

August 13, 2022, 4:42pm EST (Updated: October 19, 2022, 3:50pm)By Darrelle Lincoln

MIAMI, FLORIDA – JANUARY 29: A Kansas City Chiefs helmet is displayed prior to a press conference with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell for Super Bowl LIV at the Hilton Miami Downtown on January 29, 2020 in Miami, Florida. The San Francisco 49ers will face the Chiefs in the 54th playing of the Super Bowl, Sunday February 2nd. (Photo by Cliff Hawkins/Getty Images)

Just incredibly sad news to report as Hall of Fame quarterback Len Dawson, who led the Kansas City Chiefs to victory in Super Bowl IV, is in hospice care.

Sad to know Len Dawson is in hospice, as a close family friend confirms. Column attached is from last time spoke with him at length at his home in 2017 as he pondered impending end of broadcasting career and the good fortune he believed marked his life. https://t.co/3eo8b52I6w
— Vahe Gregorian (@vgregorian) August 12, 2022

The Steelers made Dawson the fifth overall selection in 1957, but in three seasons with Pittsburgh and two with Cleveland, Dawson started only two games.

❤ WE LOVE YOU, LEN: KMBC confirms reports Friday about HOF Chiefs quarterback Len Dawson being in hospice care are true. His wife, Linda, is asking for privacy and prayers. https://t.co/ENNCZ2SHdg pic.twitter.com/s33ZQi8K88
— KMBC (@kmbc) August 13, 2022

The 87-year-old played 14 seasons for the Dallas Texans/Kansas City Chiefs from 1962-75. He was 93-56-8 as a starter and threw for 28,507 yards with the franchise.

Dawson earned induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1987.