The Birth of Modern Kansas City: The '69 Chiefs Team and Season
Category: michael mccambridge
'69 Chiefs is an exquisitely written and magnificently captured account of the iconic 1969 Kansas City Chiefs' unforgettable journey to their championship victory in Super Bowl IV. In addition to providing an intimate glimpse into the team's historic season, readers are granted a unique vantage point of a pivotal moment in Kansas City's history, when the Heart of America stood on the precipice of transforming into a thoroughly modern American city.
The year 2019 marks the golden milestone of this extraordinary season in Kansas City's sporting annals, when the Kansas City Chiefs ascended to the pinnacle of professional football by conquering the Minnesota Vikings in Super Bowl IV, thereby claiming the title of world champions. Immerse yourself in the enchantment of this epic odyssey through the masterful prose of acclaimed author, Michael MacCambridge, and awe-inspiring photography, featuring an abundant collection of never-before-seen images from Rod Hanna, the Chiefs' official team photographer during that momentous season.
Embark upon the Chiefs' remarkable voyage, from the scorching intensity of training camp at William Jewell College in Liberty, to the overwhelming adversity of losing their star quarterback, Len Dawson, to an early-season injury. Witness their resolute determination as they overcome the odds with stunning upset victories over the reigning world champion New York Jets and their archrivals, the Oakland Raiders, thus earning their rightful place in Super Bowl IV. Brace yourself for the culmination of this enthralling narrative: the ultimate triumph in the face of one of the most chaotic Super Bowl weeks in history.
This opulent volume chronicles how the Chiefs spearheaded a revolution in professional football, forever altering the perception of Kansas City throughout the nation, while providing its inhabitants with a newfound self-awareness. Whether you are a devoted Chiefs fan seeking to relive the exhilaration of that extraordinary season or a younger generation yearning to comprehend the profound adoration bestowed upon the Chiefs of that era, this captivating masterpiece is destined to become an indispensable treasure in your collection.
product information:
| Attribute | Value | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| publisher | Andrews McMeel Publishing (October 22, 2019) | ||||
| language | English | ||||
| hardcover | 192 pages | ||||
| isbn_10 | 1524851175 | ||||
| isbn_13 | 978-1524851170 | ||||
| item_weight | 2.8 pounds | ||||
| dimensions | 10.25 x 0.75 x 9.75 inches | ||||
| best_sellers_rank | #1,118,476 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #1,716 in Sports History (Books) #2,271 in Football (Books) #19,350 in U.S. State & Local History | ||||
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