News about Lamar Hunt

After the Super Bowl winners' future in Kansas City was put into question by Missouri voters' refusal of a sales tax measure for Arrowhead renovations, Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson calls for Chiefs to join the Cowboys in his town

www.dailymail.co.uk, April 4, 2024
Residents of Jackson County voted against a sales tax measure that would have funded major renovations to Arrowhead Stadium and a new downtown ballpark on Tuesday, putting the Chiefs and MLB's Royals in jeopardy. The decision put the teams' future into question, with it uncertain if Arrowhead Stadium will remain the home of Chiefs Kingdom after 2031. Despite the Cowboys already residing in Dallas, Dallas mayor Johnson appeared to have found a solution when he offered up his city as a landing spot.

The 2026 World Cup final will be hosted in Dallas by the stadium, which will attract over 90,000 people, has one of the world's biggest video screens, and could stage the showpiece for the first time

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 3, 2024
The Maracana, Wembley, and the Azteca are among the legendary stadiums to host football's biggest game, the World Cup final. Just 20 venues have had the privilege of hosting the final, with the Maracana and the Azteca performing so on two occasions. FIFA declared on Sunday that AT&T Stadium in Dallas would host the 21st edition of the 104 match tournament co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

During the Chiefs White House tour, President Biden sits for a moment of silence for Norma Hunt

www.dailymail.co.uk, June 6, 2023
During the Kansas City Chiefs matriarch Norma Hunt's visit to the White House on Monday, President Joe Biden paid tribute to her. Norma Hunt, the wife of Kansas City Chiefs founder and former owner Lamar Hunt, Norma, died at the age of 85 on Sunday, becoming the first woman to attend every Super Bowl and watched her beloved Chiefs hoist the Lombardi Trophy for the third time in February. Following the loss of the 'First Lady of Football,' the team's traditional Super Bowl victors' ride to 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. on Monday was bittersweet.'

Norma Hunt, the wife of Kansas City Chiefs founder Lamar and mother of owner Clark, dies aged 85

www.dailymail.co.uk, June 5, 2023
Norma Hunt, the wife of Kansas City Chiefs founder and former owner Lamar Hunt, died on Sunday at the age of 85. Many people are uncertain on the woman's death, nicknamed the "First Lady of Football" in honor of many. Norma, the current owner of the NFL team, was the only woman to attend every Super Bowl and watched her beloved Chiefs hoist the Lombardi Trophy for the third time in February.

'The Sodfather', 94, is preparing for his last appearance in Super Bowl field.'

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 11, 2023
Toma, 94, nicknamed 'The Sodfather' or the 'God of Sod' for his legendary career, has been the league's groundskeeper for every Super Bowl.' As the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs prepare to meet each other in Arizona at Super Bowl LVII, Toma is gearing up for his 57th and final big game. In 1967, Toma first started working on the fields for Super Bowl I. He said they had just $500 for his first few games, but that figure has increased with new turfs costing around $750,000 and requiring a team of 30 players.