Jerry Cornelison, at 88 years old, is the oldest living former Chiefs player and has fond memories of the team’s early days. He reminisces on the camaraderie and family-like atmosphere of playing professional football. Joining the team in their inaugural season as the Dallas Texans, Cornelison experienced success in Dallas before the franchise moved to Kansas City and became the Chiefs.
Despite taking a year off from football, Cornelison returned to the game after realizing he missed it and was welcomed back by Coach Stram. He takes pride in being a pioneer for future professional football players and is part of the Chiefs ambassador program, which supports community charities and outreach efforts.
Cornelison praises the Chiefs for honoring former players like himself with Super Bowl rings and values the opportunity to give back to the community. The Ambassadors program, unique in the NFL, recognizes former players for their tenure and commitment to outreach events. Through fundraising efforts, Cornelison and his fellow ambassadors strive to make a positive impact in the Kansas City area.
Source
Photo credit fox4kc.com