Len Dawson, Class of 1987

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Dawson ranks among the elite forward passers of all time with an 82.56 rating compiled over 19 seasons of pro play.

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Len Dawson's Hall of Fame Bust.

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Len found his niche with the Dallas Texans of the AFL as he led them to their first AFL Championship victory.

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The Texans became the Kansas City Chiefs in 1963, where Dawson led the Chiefs to titles in both 1966 and 1969 that led to his participation in Super Bowls I and IV.

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Dawson connected on 12 of 17 passes for 142 yards in the 23-7 upset of the Minnesota Vikings in Super Bowl IV.

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During his career, Dawson completed 2,136 of 3,741 passes for 28,711 yards and 239 touchdowns. He also rushed for 1,293 yards before retiring after the 1975 season.

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Noted for his calm, poised approach to every situation, the 6-0, 190-pound Dawson was often lauded by his coach, Hank Stram, as "the most accurate passer in pro football."

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Len was selected to play in six AFL All-Star games and the 1972 AFC-NFC Pro Bowl.

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Dawson during his Enshrinement in 1987.

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Dawson's Hall of Fame Mural.

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Len Dawson's Hall of Fame jacket, bust, and ring together again.

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Len Dawson's Hall of Fame ring.