Ten KC Chiefs who deserve to be in Pro Football Hall of Fame

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SAN DIEGO, CA – SEPTEMBER 19: Running back Ed Podolak #14 of the Kansas City Chiefs runs behind guards Ed Budde #71 and Mo Moorman #76 against the San Diego Chargers at San Diego Stadium on September 19, 1971 in San Diego, California. The Chargers defeated the Chiefs 21-14. (Photo by Charles Aqua Viva/Getty Images) /

No. 1: G Ed Budde

One of the most underrated Chiefs ever—and the least discussed when it comes to players not in Canton—has to be Ed Budde.

Budde was a premier left guard in the AFL and NFL. He started every game for eight years from 1964 to 1971, a total of 112 games. In addition to being a reliable pass blocker for Len Dawson, Budde paved the way for Abner Haynes, Mack Lee Hill, Mike Garrett and Ed Podolak.

Budde’s resume includes five AFL All-Star honors, four All-AFL teams and two Pro Bowls. In addition to being on the AFL All-Time Team, Budde was the first offensive lineman to receive AP Offensive Player of the Week accolades. The former Michigan State standout was a first-round pick in both the NFL Draft and AFL Draft.

Offensive linemen have a difficult time getting into the Hall of Fame because there are very little stats for them, most of which are not published. But those who either played, coached or covered the sport during the ’60s and ’70s can make a strong case for Budde in the Hall of Fame.

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