KC Chiefs Hall of Fame Offensive Lineman Ed Budde Dies at 83
Kansas City Chiefs Hall of Famer and Super Bowl IV champion Ed Budde has died at the age of 83, according to the team. Budde played all 14 seasons of his career with the Chiefs, earning AFL All-Star/AFC-NFC Pro Bowl honors nine times. He was a key part of one of football's most iconic plays, "65 Toss Power Trap" in Super Bowl IV, as he led the way for running back Mike Garrett.
Chiefs chairman and CEO Clark Hunt honored Budde in the team's statement, remembering Budde's life and contributions to the team, both during and after his playing days.
"My family and I are deeply saddened by the passing of Chiefs Hall of Famer Ed Budde," Hunt said. "Ed spent his entire 14-year career with the Chiefs, and he was a cornerstone of those early Chiefs teams that brought pro football to Kansas City. He never missed a game in the first nine seasons of his career, and he rightfully earned recognition as an All-Star, a Pro-Bowler and a Super Bowl Champion. After his playing career, Ed remained connected to the Chiefs organization and was a founding member of the Kansas City Ambassadors. He was well-loved in the Kansas City community, and he was a great father to Brad, Tionne and John. My family and the entire Chiefs organization extend our sincere condolences to Carolyn and the Budde family."
The team's statement also remembers Budde's off-the-field involvement with the team and Kansas City after his career.
Budde, an involved member in the community, was one of the 10 founding members of the Kansas City Ambassadors in the early 1990s, and he also served as the longtime president of the Kansas City Chapter of the NFL Alumni organization.
Budde appeared in 177 regular season games with 161 starts for the Chiefs in addition to his seven playoff games, including Super Bowl I and Super Bowl IV.
