Contrary to popular belief, the Chiefs say the team wasn't named after Native American tribes. They, instead, were named after former mayor of Kansas City H. Roe Bartle. His nickname was "Chief ...

Kansas City had done it. After helping to sell 25,000 season tickets, Mayor H. Roe Bartle successfully lured the American Football League’s Dallas Texans to Kansas City. But you can’t call a ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — While most sports teams have a mascot representing their name — think Swoop the Philadelphia Eagles mascot — it’s not always the case. The Kansas City Chiefs mascot has ...