Kansas Chiefs’ playoff notes

When the Kansas City Chiefs continue their quest for at least a first Super Bowl appearance if not title since winning Supe 4 after the 1969 season, there will be at least one historical similarity with 1969.

Then and now the Chiefs faced or will face the defending Super Bowl champion in the quarterfinal round of the playoffs.

Their opponent, this Saturday, the New England Patriots won the crown last season.

When they began the playoffs run of three victories that yielded their last title in their last Super Bowl appearance after the 1969 season, they won an AFL semi-final game at New York vs the defending Super Bowl champion New York Jets.

Neither the Jets nor Chiefs have made the Super Bowl since the AFC/NFC configuration began in the 1970 season.

Len “The Cool” Dawson, pictured above was the Chiefs’ quarterback during the 1969 playoffs which culminated in a Super Bowl 4 victory. Backup quarterback, Mike Livingston contributed mightily during the regular season.