3 Biggest Chiefs Hall of Fame Snubs in Team History

The Kansas City Chiefs are a historic franchise that began in the AFL as the Dallas Texans in 1960 before becoming the Chiefs in 1963. The team played in the first Super Bowl and won Super Bowl IV thanks to key contributions from legends of the game.

However, some of those iconic members of the Chiefs stand out as snubs from the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Let's look at the three most notable players who fall into that category.

3. Jim Tyrer

Tyrer was a star offensive tackle for the Chiefs, and like Mays, he was part of four championship teams. Tyrer is also on the AFL All-Time Team and made seven All-Star Games in the league before earning two Pro Bowl nods after the AFL-NFL merger. The Chiefs legend is also in the team's Hall of Fame. Tragically, he died in a murder-suicide in 1980, which may be preventing him from being enshrined.

2. Jerry Mays

Mays was a part of three AFL champion teams and was also a member of the team that won Super Bowl IV. The defensive end played from 1961-1970 and is in the Chiefs Hall of Fame. Mays was a six-time AFL All-Star and was named to the league's All-Time Team. All of these accomplishments came in a 10-year career and older Chiefs fans may be baffled as to why a key piece from four championship teams remains out of the Hall of Fame.

1. Otis Taylor

Otis Taylor is a legendary wide receiver who ranks second all-time in Chiefs history in terms of receiving yards. He's only behind tight end Tony Gonzalez. Taylor had 7,306 career yards from 1965-1975 and is in the team's Hall of Fame. He ranks 126th all-time in receiving yards, despite playing in an entirely different era. For reference, his 1,110 yards in 1971 led the league. Taylor was a two-time first-team All-Pro and won a Super Bowl with the Chiefs. He is not only a Chiefs HoF snub, but an all-time snub in this category.