The Pro Football Hall of Fame’s committee has selected 60 semifinalists for the 2024 class, including several former members of the Kansas City Chiefs. Among them are two players, one general manager, one coach, and one scout.
The next step in the process is to narrow each group down to 12 finalists, which will take place on July 27. Later in August, the committee will convene to select one coach/contributor and up to three seniors for enshrinement in the Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 2024.
Here’s a quick look at the Chiefs’ semifinalists:
- Albert Lewis: A dominant cornerback during his time with the Chiefs, Lewis earned four Pro Bowl selections and two First-Team All-Pro honors. He played 11 seasons in Kansas City, recording 555 total tackles and 38 interceptions.
- Otis Taylor: Taylor, a receiver for the Chiefs from 1965 to 1975, was one of the most dominant players of his era. He had an impressive career, with 410 receptions for 7,306 yards and a Super Bowl IV championship.
- Marty Schottenheimer (Head coach): Schottenheimer led the Chiefs to three division titles and seven playoff appearances during his 10-year tenure. Known for his run-heavy style of play, he is regarded as one of the best coaches by many of his former players.
- Carl Peterson (General Manager): Peterson served as a key executive for the Chiefs from 1989 to 2008. He was responsible for drafting some of the franchise’s greatest players and making key decisions that shaped the team’s success.
- Lloyd Wells (Scout): Wells, the first full-time Black scout in professional football history, scouted for the Chiefs from 1963 to 1974. He played a significant role in finding and drafting players from Historically Black Colleges and Universities, including Hall of Famers Buck Buchanan and Willie Lanier.
The selection process will determine if any of these individuals will be enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 2024.
