The top five running backs in KC Chiefs history

Who are the top five running backs in the Chiefs storied history at the position?

While the Kansas City Chiefs have had a somewhat spotty history with certain positions, including quarterback until recently, a position at which they have a long lineage of great players is running back.

Throughout the years, many Chiefs teams were carried by their running backs. In fact, there are stretches throughout the franchise’s history in which the team’s running back was arguably the only reason people watched. That is in part an indication of how poor the franchise had fared for several years, but also largely due to the fact that the running back in question was so spectacular.

As a result of all this, when it comes to being a Kansas City Chiefs fan the running back position is sacred. As such, there are a number of running backs who might not make this list but who also hold a special place in readers’ hearts.

As is always the case, these lists are subjective. There’s room for discussion near the top of the list and a player here or there that could be swapped out. However, as we move closer to the top of the list agreement should presumably increase.

With all that said, here is the definitive list of the five greatest running backs to ever don the red and gold. I hope for older fans this is a walk down memory lane and for younger fans it’s a history lesson in some of the older days of the Kansas City Chiefs franchise.

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