Victor Wishna

Victor Wishna only exists because his mother made the impossible decision to leave the 1971 double-overtime AFC divisional playoff between the Kansas City Chiefs and Miami Dolphins (still the longest game in NFL history) to go on a date with his father. As a result, he owes the Chiefs (and his parents) his lifelong love and support. A writer, editor, and author, among other things, Victor is glad to be back in his hometown after more than a decade living and working in New York. And he is proud to be writing for Arrowhead Addict, giving his take on Chiefs-related topics from a wider, occasionally tongue-in-cheek perspective. See more at thevitalword.com.

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Locked Out, Looking Away

Fellow Kansas City Chiefs, fans: I got nothin’. I admit it. I almost called in sick today—insofar as it’s possible to call in sick to a blog, when a post can be written and uploaded without getting…Read More

It’s Not That Easy To Pick A Lock

Last week, the Kansas City Chiefs named Kevin Ross to the team’s Hall of Fame. It was an unassailable choice, and gave us all another opportunity to look back at greatness, which right now is much…Read More

Remembering Mr. Grigsby

The Kansas City Chiefs lost their voice on Saturday. Since Bill Grigsby passed away a few days ago, not long after his 89th birthday, there have been any number of tributes, as there rightly should be,…Read More

And The Oscar Goes To…

So here I was, all ready to dissect the shocking, fifth-round-fortune-shaping impact of the recent Kansas City Chiefs-Detroit Lions tampering scandal, when I realized: hey, it’s Oscar Week. And…Read More

A CBA For The Fans

Kansas City Chiefs fans, I know we’re not really supposed to be focusing on the Collective Bargaining Agreement, this source of our collective aggravation, but we are. I have been resisting wading…Read More

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XLVI Reasons

Four weeks after the Kansas City Chiefs played their last game, the 2010 NFL season is finally, officially…Read More

A Game IV The Ages

It’s Super Bowl week again, and with it comes the renewal of a tradition, now into its fifth decade,…Read More

The Quick Slant: A Mild Case Of Pro Bowl Fever?

It’s the end of January and the Kansas City Chiefs—six five of them!—are still playing. That…Read More

The 2010 Chiefs: Where Are They Now?

So I can’t prove it, but I am pretty sure—really, almost positive—that Todd Haley is my cable…Read More

Tackling Life Without The Chiefs

Yes, this past Sunday, the Kansas City Chiefs’ 2010 season ended with a thud on the cold, hard, two-toned…Read More

Chiefs-Raiders: Championship Edition

The Kansas City Chiefs are the 2010 AFC West Champs, and it’s not even 2011 yet. Before Sunday, so…Read More

Chiefs Stocking-Stuffers!

Looking for that perfect last-minute gift for the Kansas City Chiefs fan—or, say, fifth-year outside…Read More

So…That Happened

Okay, shake it off. You win some, you lose some, and every once in awhile, you get completely humiliated. Please…Read More

When You Care Enough…

“What’s exciting to me as the head coach is we have a lot of guys that really care…These…Read More

Now, Fulfill Your Destiny…

A couple of solid wins and some excellent individual performances have the Chiefs charging in the right…Read More

Thanksgiving Comes Early

If you’re like me, you might have a little trouble believing that Thanksgiving is only two days away.…Read More

Trying To Put A Finger On It…

Forgive me, but two days later I’m still fascinated. I know I shouldn’t be. I know it’s something…Read More

Rivalry Road Trip, Part 2 (Denver): Climb Ev’ry Mountain

This is as good a week as any to head for the Rockies. The Chiefs and their fans need to breathe in…Read More

Rivalry Road Trip, Part One (Oakland): 10 Things I Hate About You

No matter the opponent, Chiefs fans get fired up for game day. But when it’s the Raiders, of course,…Read More