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Lamar Hunt (August 2, 1932 – December 13, 2006) was an American businessman most notable for his promotion of American football, soccer, and tennis in the United States. He was the principal founder of the American Football League (AFL) and Major League Soccer (MLS), as well as MLS's predecessor, the North American Soccer League (NASL), and co-founder of World Championship Tennis .
The young man was Lamar Hunt, a 26-year-old sports-minded, civic-minded individual who called Dallas home, and his idea, simply, was to form a new professional football league to rival the NFL. Lamar quickly approached other people who might be interested in owning franchises in a new league and, within seven months, the American Football League was born.
Dec 15, 2006 · Lamar Hunt did retain his interest in various family oil businesses, but he branched out into real estate. In Kansas City, he helped develop the theme parks known as Worlds of Fun and Oceans of Fun.
Dec 14, 2006 · 4dFantasy Staff. Lamar Hunt, Chiefs owner and sports legend, dies at 74. Associated Press. Dec 14, 2006, 12:52 AM ET. Email. Print. KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Lamar Hunt, the soft-spoken son of a Texas ...
Dec 14, 2006 · DALLAS — Lamar Hunt, the Kansas City Chiefs’ owner who was a founder of the American Football League and one of the leaders of the AFL-NFL merger, has died. Remembered as a humble and ...
Jan 28, 2024 · The Hunt family continues to own the Chiefs, and Clark Hunt, Lamar’s son, is the current CEO of the organization. Clark is following in his father’s footsteps by being a member or chairman of several committees focused on growing the game. Lamar Hunt brought multiple soccer teams to Kansas City, including the city’s current MLS team ...
Learn about Lamar Hunt, the founder of the American Football League and the Kansas City Chiefs, who played a key role in the AFL-NFL merger and the modernization of pro football. See his achievements, awards, legacy and tributes at Arrowhead Stadium.
