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Kansas City Chiefs running back Joe Delaney (37) against the San Diego Chargers at Arrowhead Stadium in 1981.

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Joe Delaney comes in at No. 37 with the most selfless story in Chiefs history

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Jul 28, 2026

Chiefs history countdown reaches No. 36 with Mack Lee Hill's heartbreaking story

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Jul 27, 2026

Chiefs No. 35 became legendary the moment Christian Okoye arrived

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Jul 26, 2026

Chiefs retired No. 33 honors the franchise's most heartbreaking story

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Jul 24, 2026

Nov 14, 1993; Los Angeles, CA, USA; FILE PHOTO; Kansas City Chiefs running back Marcus Allen (32) stretches prior to a game against the Los Angeles Raiders at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Peter Brouillet-USA TODAY Sports

Chiefs No. 32 features one of the deepest legacies of any jersey number

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Jul 23, 2026

Nov 2, 2014; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs former running back Priest Holmes on the sidelines before the game against the New York Jets at Arrowhead Stadium. The Chiefs won 24-10. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

Chiefs struck gold with No. 31 more often than anyone remembers

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Jul 22, 2026

Dec. 25, 1971; Kansas City, MO, USA; FILE PHOTO; Kansas City Chiefs head coach Hank Stram celebrates a touchdown against the Miami Dolphins at Municipal Stadium during the 1971 AFC Divisional Playoff game. Miami won 27-24 in two overtime periods in the longest game ever played in the NFL. Mandatory Credit: Rod Hanna-USA TODAY Sports

Chiefs history at No. 30 includes one unforgettable Super Bowl messenger

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Jul 21, 2026

Kansas City Chiefs safety and former Tennessee player Eric Berry addresses guests after receiving the 2016 Pat Summitt Ignite Greatness Award during the Greater Knoxville Sports Hall of Fame Dinner and Induction Ceremony at the Knoxville Convention Center on Tuesday, July 26, 2016.

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Eric Berry or Albert Lewis makes Chiefs' best No. 29 a brutal debate

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Jul 20, 2026

Jan 16, 1965; Houston, TX, USA; FILE PHOTO; Kansas City Chiefs running back Abner Haynes (28) in action during the 1965 AFL All Star Game at Jeppesen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dick Raphael-USA TODAY Sports

The first true Chiefs franchise player made No. 28 untouchable

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Jul 19, 2026

Sep 20, 2009; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs running back Larry Johnson (27) before the game against the Oakland Raiders at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee/Image of Sport-USA TODAY Sports

Chiefs history at No. 27 is filled with stars who couldn't escape controversy

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Jul 18, 2026

Jul 27, 2019; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs running back Damien Williams (26) walks to the field during training camp at Missouri Western State University. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

Chiefs No. 26 history has everything from a contract disaster to a Super Bowl hero

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Jul 17, 2026

Oct 17, 2010; Houston, TX, USA; Kansas City Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles (25) on the sidelines against the Houston Texans in the third quarter at Reliant Stadium. The Texans defeated the Chiefs 35-31. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

Jamaal Charles isn't the only Chiefs legend who made No. 25 unforgettable

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Jul 16, 2026

Aug 9, 2013; New Orleans, LA, USA; Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Brandon Flowers (24) in the third quarter of their game against the New Orleans Saints at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports

Chiefs No. 24 history is packed with forgotten stars and one iconic trailblazer

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Jul 15, 2026

Nov 23, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Drue Tranquill (23) arrives prior to a game against the Indianapolis Colts at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

Chiefs history behind No. 23 includes a scandal and stunning comeback

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Jul 14, 2026

Jun 9, 2026; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) hands off to Kansas City Chiefs running back Kenneth Walker (9) during the Kansas City Chiefs mandatory mini-camp at the Chiefs practice facility. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images

Chiefs followed the same backfield blueprint that once changed everything

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Jul 14, 2026

Jun 13, 2017; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Marcus Peters (22) answers questions from media after the mini camp at University of Kansas Health System Training Complex. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

Chiefs fans might never agree on the greatest player to wear No. 22

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Jul 10, 2026

Sep 29, 1996; San Diego, CA, USA; FILE PHOTO; Kansas City Chiefs kick returner Jerome Woods (31) in action against the San Diego Chargers at Jack Murphy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Brouillet-USA TODAY NETWORK

Chiefs history behind No. 21 includes one unforgettable Super Bowl moment

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Jul 9, 2026

Nov 17, 1985; San Francisco, CA, USA; FILE PHOTO; Kansas City Chiefs defensive back Deron Cherry (20) on the bench against the San Francisco 49ers at Candlestick Park. Mandatory Credit: Peter Brouillet-USA TODAY Sports

Some of the greatest defensive backs in Chiefs history wore No. 20

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Jul 8, 2026

Sep 1994: Kansas City, MO, USA; FILE PHOTO; Joe Montana of the Kansas City Chiefs in action during the 1994 season.Mandatory Credit: Photo By USA TODAY SportsCopyright (c) USA TODAY Sports

Joe Montana and Kadarius Toney define the roller coaster history of Chiefs No. 19

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Jul 7, 2026

Aug 15, 2015; Glendale, AZ, USA; Kansas City Chiefs defensive backs coach Emmitt Thomas against the Arizona Cardinals during a preseason NFL football game at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

The best Chiefs player to wear No. 18 wasn't supposed to play his position

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Jul 6, 2026

Sep 29, 1991; San Diego, CA, USA; FILE PHOTO; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Steve DeBerg (17) warms up on the field prior to a game against the San Diego Chargers at Jack Murphy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Brouillet-USA TODAY NETWORK

Chiefs history has no easy answer for the greatest player to wear No. 17

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Jul 5, 2026

Jan 1970; Unknown location, USA; FILE PHOTO; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Len Dawson (16) signals on the field during the 1969 postseason. Mandatory Credit: Tony Tomsic-USA TODAY NETWORK

Why No. 16 has always belonged to Len Dawson in Chiefs history

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Jul 4, 2026

Nov 6, 2022; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) yells during his pregame ritual prior to a game against the Tennessee Titans at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports

Patrick Mahomes made Chiefs No. 15 the easiest debate in franchise history

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Jul 3, 2026

Dec 25, 1971; Kansas City, MO, USA; FILE PHOTO; Kansas City Chiefs running back Ed Podolak (14) carries the ball as Miami Dolphins defensive back Tim Foley (25) closes in in the 1971 AFC Divisional Playoff game at Municipal Stadium. Podolak set an NFL record for a total of 350 yards combined in a single game. The Dolphins defeated the Chiefs 27-24 in overtime. The game was the longest game in NFL history. Mandatory Credit: Dick Raphael-USA TODAY Sports

Chiefs history arrives at No. 14 with a Lizard King and a broken heart

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Jul 2, 2026

Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones

Chris Jones is on the cusp of making some Chiefs (and NFL) history

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Jul 1, 2026

Sep 29, 1996; San Diego, CA, USA; FILE PHOTO; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Steve Bono (13) throws the ball against the San Diego Chargers at Jack Murphy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Brouillet-USA TODAY NETWORK

The complete Chiefs history of jersey No. 13 features one clear standout

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Jul 1, 2026

Oct 12, 2003; Cleveland, OH, USA; Oakland Raiders quarterback Rich Gannon (12) throws in the pocket against the Cleveland Browns at Cleveland Browns Stadium. The Browns beat the Raiders 13-7. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-Imagn Images

Chiefs No. 12 belongs to the quarterback they never should have lost

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Jun 30, 2026

Nov 1, 2021; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Former NFL quarterback and current ESPN analyst Alex Smith looks on before the game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the New York Giants at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

Alex Smith and a People magazine mix-up headline the history of Chiefs No. 11

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Jun 29, 2026

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