Hall of Fame Kansas City quarterback Len Dawson dies at 87

Whether it was in the huddle during the early days of the AFL or behind the microphone as the NFL grew into the behemoth it is today, Len Dawson carried himself with an unmistakable swagger and self-assurance that earned him the well-worn nickname "Lenny the Cool."

He was a Hall of Fame quarterback who led Kansas City to its first Super Bowl championship, then a Hall of Fame broadcaster who brought football into the homes of millions on the iconic HBO show "Inside the NFL."

"Len was my first sports hero and he remained someone I admired and respected his entire life," team owner Clark Hunt said. "His impact on the Kansas City [organization] and everyone who has worked for the organization cannot be overstated."

Dawson's family announced his death Wednesday at the age of 87. No cause was given, though Dawson had had prostate cancer and quadruple heart bypass surgery over the years. He had been in hospice care since Aug. 12.

You can't tell the story of the NFL without Len Dawson. <br><br>Rest in peace to the Hall-of-Famer and Super Bowl IV MVP