Frank Boal shares nice message about former Chiefs star Len Dawson, who is in hospice
There was some sad news ahead of the Chiefs first preseason game, as Hall of Fame quarterback Len Dawson has entered hospice care.
Dawson, who was the MVP of Super Bowl IV, played for the Chiefs organization from 1962-’75 and later worked as an analyst for the team’s radio broadcasts. He also was on HBO’s “Inside the NFL” show and worked as a longtime sports anchor on KMBC-TV.
Those in the NFL and the media who know Dawson shared messages of support for the former Chiefs star who is now 87.
That includes Frank Boal, whose work over three decades with WDAF-TV (Ch. 4) and KSHB-TV (Ch. 41) earned him a spot in the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame.
It breaks my heart to hear about Len Dawson going into hospice. We spent a lot of time together traveling with and covering the Chiefs. He's one of the nicest guys ever. No pretensions and was never without that smile.
He was always, "Lenny the cool!!" pic.twitter.com/Ji17ZAwzwq— frank boal (@realfrankboal) August 12, 2022
Cowboys Hall of Fame wide receiver Drew Pearson also wrote a Twitter message for Dawson.
My prayers are with my @ProFootballHOF brother Len Dawson who has entered hospice care in Kansas City and his family during this difficult time pic.twitter.com/2xKaCIGNao
— Drew Pearson (@88DrewPearson) August 15, 2022
Former Chiefs kicker Lawrence Tynes asked people to pray for Dawson.
Say a prayer for the Great Lenny Dawson and his family, just read where he has entered hospice. Great man! pic.twitter.com/zJnlcAP5Gd
— (@lt4kicks) August 13, 2022
So did former Fox 4 sports anchor Al Wallace, who wrote this message.
Prayers for HOF QB Len Dawson tonight. KMBC reports he is in hospice care. #lennythecool pic.twitter.com/xi1V5i6vYi
— Al Wallace (@bigalwallacekc) August 13, 2022
KSHB meteorologist Gary Lezak shared this.
My thoughts are with you and your family Len! Len Dawson is reported to be in Hospice Care. https://t.co/tc7V7BMXDZ
— Gary Lezak (@glezak) August 12, 2022
Nick Vasos of Fox 4 tweeted this message.
Prayers for Len Dawson. #LennyTheCool
— Nick Vasos (@NickVasos) August 13, 2022
