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Jan 24, 1971, Los Angeles, CA, USA; FILE PHOTO; AFC punter Jerrel Wilson (14) of the Kansas City Chiefs punts the ball during the 1971 Pro Bowl at the Los Angeles Coliseum. The NFC defeated the AFC 27-6. Mandatory Credit: Darryl Norenberg-USA TODAY Sports

One Chiefs punter turned No. 44 into an impossible act to follow

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Aug 9, 2026

Byron Pringle remains one of the Chiefs' greatest training camp success stories

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Aug 8, 2026

The best Chiefs player to wear No. 43 barely made his mark in Kansas City

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Aug 5, 2026

Johnny Robinson is the gold standard for every Chief to wear No. 42

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Aug 2, 2026

Jul 26, 2024; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs long snapper James Winchester (41) walks from the locker room to the fields prior to training camp at Missouri Western State University. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

No Chiefs player made No. 41 his own like James Winchester

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Aug 1, 2026

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce; Jay Biggerstaff

Chiefs' Travis Kelce eyeing some major NFL history during the 2026 season

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Aug 1, 2026

Feb 1, 1998; Honolulu, HI, USA; FILE PHOTO; AFC defensive lineman James Hasty (40) of the Kansas City Chiefs tackles NFC running back Dorsey Levens (25) during 1998 Pro Bowl at Aloha Stadium. Mandatory Credit: VJ Lovero-USA TODAY NETWORK

Two Chiefs made No. 40 their own and nobody else came close

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Jul 31, 2026

Dec 14, 1997; San Diego, CA, USA; FILE PHOTO; Kansas City Chiefs full back Kimble Anders (38) in action against the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Brouillet-USA TODAY NETWORK

No. 38 celebrates the Chiefs players who did the dirty work without the glory

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Jul 29, 2026

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

Nov 7, 1971; Flushing, NY, USA; FILE PHOTO; Kansas City Chiefs head coach Hank Stram talks to Len Dawson (16) on the sideline against the New York Jets at Shea Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY NETWORK

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

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Jul 27, 2026

Nov 4, 2023; Frankfurt, Germany; Kansas City Chiefs former running back Christian Okoye at the NFL Frankfurt Experience. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

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

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