Hall of Famer Bobby Hunt, Chiefs Super Bowl Defensive Back, Dies at 85
Summary
Bobby Hunt, a former defensive back who played for the Dallas Texans/Kansas City Chiefs and the Cincinnati Bengals, has died at age 85. He was known for his strong performance in the 1960s, including playing in the first Super Bowl and being inducted into the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame in 2015.Key Facts
- Bobby Hunt was born on August 15, 1940, in Lanett, Alabama.
- He played quarterback and defensive back at Auburn University.
- Hunt was drafted in the 11th round of the 1962 AFL Draft by the Dallas Texans.
- He helped the Texans win the AFL championship before the team became the Kansas City Chiefs.
- Hunt intercepted 42 passes in 112 games, one of the highest totals in Chiefs history.
- He played in the first AFL-NFL World Championship Game, now called the Super Bowl, in 1966.
- Hunt finished his career with the Cincinnati Bengals in 1968 and 1969.
- After retiring, he coached defensive backs for the Buffalo Bills and later worked in the apparel industry.
- Bobby Hunt was inducted into the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame in 2015.
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