Chiefs Lose A Legend
Although he was largely unknown to the average Chiefs fan, one of the most influential people in the history of the franchise was Wayne Rudy.
The Texas native passed away over the weekend. Rudy spent 24 seasons as the trainer of the Dallas Texans/Kansas City Chiefs. He was at the team’s first training camp in Rosewell, New Mexico in 1960 and joined the franchise when it moved from Dallas to Kansas City before the 1963 season. He retired after the 1983 season. In that nearly quarter-century, Rudy touched and worked with every player that was ever part of the Texans/Chiefs, from Hall of Famers to unknown free agents.
Rudy was revered by the players he worked with and was one of the all-time good guys in the organization. After he retired, he returned back to his Texas roots where had been living for the last 26 years.
We will have more tomorrow on the passing of Wayne Rudy.
Rin was aware of Wayne’s passing and to his family I send yet another round of condolences. He was a nice man who I first met in 1965, and, along with Bobby Yarborough gave me some inside Chiefs access that I will always be grateful for.
R.I.P Wayne
I remember him busting Gary Stills for disappearing in tape, and other times looking like a pro bowler, was interesting to see his relationship with players even though he wasnt still with the team
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