Lamar Hunt
Lamar Hunt
Lamar Huntwas an American sportsman and promoter of American football, soccer, basketball, tennis and ice hockey in the United States and an inductee into three sports' halls of fame. He was the principal founder of the American Football Leagueand Major League Soccer, as well as MLS's predecessor, the North American Soccer League. Hunt co-founded World Championship Tennis, and was also the founder and owner of the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League, the Kansas City Wizards of MLS,...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionSports Executive
Date of Birth2 August 1932
CityEl Dorado, AR
CountryUnited States of America
It could tremendously augment what happens at Arrowhead Stadium and maybe create some other entertainment options at the sports complex when it's rolled off the stadium.
The development of American players has been a big part (of MLS). Without a league, there's no inspiration or opportunity.
I have no doubts that it will be a major sport-in the United States. I'm probably not going to live to see that day because Americans are a little afraid of getting interested in something at which they're not very good.
The equality of play was a surprise-it was the most competitive race in the seven-year history of MLS.
I have kiddingly called it the 'Super Bowl,' which obviously can be improved upon.
I remember us coming to Denver when Hank was coach and we were up by four touchdowns just before halftime when Hank decided to go for an onside kick,
He is not someone who went off to play in Europe and only a few Americans follow. He has the potential to be on magazine covers and more newspaper coverage.