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Lamar Hunt Jr. (born October 20, 1956) is an American businessman. Hunt is president and owner of the Kansas City Mavericks professional hockey team. He is the son of Lamar Hunt , grandson of oil tycoon H. L. Hunt , and part of the founding and operating family of the Kansas City Chiefs NFL team.
Jan 25, 2024 · Lamar’s father, H.L. Hunt, was an oil tycoon, and the character J.R. Ewing from the long-running TV series “Dallas” was inspired by him. Lamar eventually deviated from his father’s line of work and made his name in sports. Today, the Hunt family owns the Chiefs, FC Dallas, and part of the NBA’s Chicago Bulls.
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.
Feb 11, 2024 · In 1959, Lamar Hunt (b. 1932, d. 2006), the son of an oil tycoon H. L. Hunt, founded a new football league (the American Football League) and a new football team called the Dallas Texans—after ...
Dec 14, 2006 · DALLAS – Lamar Hunt, the pro sports visionary who owned the Kansas City Chiefs and came up with the term "Super Bowl," died Wednesday night. He was 74. Hunt, a founder of the American Football ...
Sep 7, 2023 · Born in El Dorado, Arkansas, on August 2, 1932, Lamar Hunt's journey through life would be one filled with groundbreaking achievements in the world of sports. While his family was known for their oil riches, Lamar Hunt carved his own legacy in Kansas City, becoming one of the nation's most influential sports figures.
Jul 12, 2019 · Lamar Hunt’s legacy. With a plan now in hand, Hunt approached Bud Adams, Bob Howsam, and Max Winter with his proposal. The four were previously connected by their interest to invest in the Cardinals and start the expansion team. Reaching out to others interested in professional football, the American Football League was born.
