The Kansas City Chiefs Hall of Fame is where franchise history lives and breathes, honoring the men whose talent, heart, and dedication built something truly special in Kansas City. These are the names that belong on every fan cave wall and in every Chiefs conversation for generations to come.
Derrick Thomas (LB, 1989-1999): Inducted 2001 (Hall of Fame)
Derrick Thomas played linebacker for the Kansas City Chiefs from 1989 to 1999 and was one of the most feared pass rushers the game has ever seen. His relentless energy and game-changing ability made Arrowhead Stadium one of the most electric places in the NFL on any given Sunday. Inducted into the Chiefs Hall of Fame in 2001, his legacy stands as one of the proudest chapters in franchise history.
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Tony Gonzalez (TE, 1997-2008): Inducted 2018 (Hall of Fame)
Tony Gonzalez redefined what it meant to play tight end during his time with the Kansas City Chiefs from 1997 to 2008, combining elite athleticism with remarkable consistency and grace. Season after season, he was a cornerstone of the offense and a player fans were simply lucky to watch. His induction into the Chiefs Hall of Fame in 2018 was a richly deserved tribute to a career that left the franchise forever changed.
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The Whole Lineup on One Plaque
Can't pick just one? The Kansas City Chiefs All-Time Greats plaque brings the franchise legends together on a single piece.
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The Complete Kansas City Chiefs Hall of Fame (Chronological)
Every member of the Kansas City Chiefs Hall of Fame, in the order they were inducted.
| Inductee | Position | Years with Team | Inducted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar Hunt (Hall of Fame) | Team founder/Owner | 1960-2006 | 1970 |
| Mack Lee Hill | RB | 1964-1965 | 1971 |
| Jerry Mays | DT | 1961-1970 | 1972 |
| Fred Arbanas | TE | 1962-1970 | 1973 |
| Johnny Robinson (Hall of Fame) | S | 1960-1971 | 1974 |
| Chris Burford | WR | 1960-1967 | 1975 |
| E. J. Holub | 1961-1970 | 1976 | |
| Jim Tyrer | T | 1961-1973 | 1977 |
| Mike Garrett | RB | 1966-1970 | 1978 |
| Len Dawson (Hall of Fame) | QB | 1963-1975 | 1979 |
| Bobby Bell (Hall of Fame) | LB | 1963-1974 | 1980 |
| Buck Buchanan (Hall of Fame) | DT | 1963-1975 | 1981 |
| Otis Taylor | WR | 1965-1975 | 1982 |
| Ed Budde | G | 1963-1976 | 1984 |
| Willie Lanier (Hall of Fame) | LB | 1967-1977 | 1985 |
| Emmitt Thomas (Hall of Fame) | CB | 1966-1978 | 1986 |
| Hank Stram (Hall of Fame) | Coach | 1960-1974 | 1987 |
| Jerrel Wilson | P | 1963-1977 | 1988 |
| Ed Podolak | RB | 1969-1977 | 1989 |
| Jim Lynch | LB | 1967-1977 | 1990 |
| Abner Haynes | RB | 1960-1964 | 1991 |
| Jan Stenerud (Hall of Fame) | K | 1967-1979 | 1992 |
| Sherrill Headrick | LB | 1960-1967 | 1993 |
| Jack Rudnay | C | 1969-1982 | 1994 |
| Curtis McClinton | RB | 1962-1969 | 1995 |
| Deron Cherry | S | 1981-1991 | 1996 |
| Dave Hill | T | 1963-1974 | 1997 |
| Art Still | DE | 1978-1987 | 1998 |
| Lloyd Burruss | S | 1981-1991 | 1999 |
| Christian Okoye | RB | 1987-1992 | 2000 |
| Derrick Thomas (Hall of Fame) | LB | 1989-1999 | 2001 |
| John Alt | T | 1984-1996 | 2002 |
| Gary Spani | LB | 1978-1986 | 2003 |
| Joe Delaney | RB | 1981-1982 | 2004 |
| Jack Steadman | President/GM | 1960-1989 | 2005 |
| Neil Smith | DE | 1988-1996 | 2006 |
| Albert Lewis | CB | 1983-1993 | 2007 |
| Curley Culp (Hall of Fame) | DT | 1968-1974 | 2008 |
| Nick Lowery | K | 1980-1993 | 2009 |
| Marty Schottenheimer | Coach | 1989-1998 | 2010 |
| Kevin Ross | CB | 2011 | |
| Will Shields (Hall of Fame) | G | 1993-2006 | 2012 |
| Gary Barbaro | S | 1976-1982 | 2013 |
| Priest Holmes | RB | 2001-2007 | 2014 |
| Gary Green | CB | 1977-1983 | 2015 |
| Tony Richardson | FB | 1995-2005 | 2016 |
| Carlos Carson | WR | 1980-1989 | 2017 |
| Tony Gonzalez (Hall of Fame) | TE | 1997-2008 | 2018 |
| Brian Waters | G | 2000-2010 | 2019 |
| Tim Grunhard | C | 1990-2000 | 2021 |
| Kimble Anders | FB | 1991-2000 | 2022 |
| Dante Hall | 2000-2006 | 2023 | |
| Tamba Hali | 2006-2017 | 2024 | |
| Bill Maas | 1984-1992 | 2025 |
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