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    Do you have more passion and dedication for the Chiefs than these 7 superfans?

    3 days ago

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    Chiefs superfans express their passion and unwavering dedication to Chiefs Kingdom through unique and elaborate traditions, from creating personal shrines to wearing specific game-day attire.

    Fans like Dennis Basye transform their homes into Chiefs-themed shrines, while others, like Jane Jernigan, follow meticulously detailed rituals, making their support a lifestyle. Revisit some of our favorite stories about Chiefs fans through the years.

    The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories below were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.



    No. 1: We found a shrine to Chiefs Kingdom in a small Kansas town on our road trip to Vegas

    When the Chiefs score a touchdown, this Kansas superfan blares a loud siren that echoes through the neighborhood. We knew we had to meet him on our Red Kingdom Road Trip. | Read Full Story by Alison Booth, Irvin Zhang and Emily Curiel

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    . Screengrab of Casey Walkup tweet

    No. 2: Kansas farmers are showing their support for the Chiefs in creative ways

    One farmer created a 122-acre Chiefs logo. Chiefs jackets, caps, hoodies, flags and jerseys are on full display all around Kansas City, even when it’s not Red Friday. | Read Full Story by Pete Grathoff

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    Jim Still brought in a box of “Mahomes Magic Crunch” to Super Bowl LIV on Feb. 4, 2020 in Miami. He’s going to this year’s Super Bowl in Glendale, Arizona and a box of the same cereal is coming with him. Jim Still

    No. 3: Lucky pants, paper helmets, special cereal: Chiefs fans share rituals ahead of Super Bowl

    One super fan told The Star: It’s only weird if it doesn’t work. | Read Full Story by Joseph Hernandez



    No. 4: Meet the Chiefs fan who hasn’t washed her game-day shirt since Mahomes started in 2018

    Are you as superstitious about your game-day ritual as this New Mexico couple? | Read Full Story by Alison Booth, Irvin Zhang and Emily Curiel

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    Iowa basketball star Caitlin Clark stood on the sidelines as the Kansas City Chiefs warmed up before their Christmas Day game against the Las Vegas Raiders in December. Nick Wagner/nwagner@kcstar.com

    No. 5: How Caitlin Clark became ‘No. 1 Chiefs fan’ admired by Patrick Mahomes, teammates

    “Hopefully I never have to play her one-on-one because she’ll for sure be getting buckets on me,” the Chiefs quarterback said about Clark during a Super Bowl interview. | Read Full Story by Lisa Gutierrez



    No. 6: Born in Broncos country, he’s bringing KC Chiefs to New Mexico, one generation at a time

    Their marriage came with one condition: She become a Chiefs fan. | Read Full Story by Alison Booth, Irvin Zhang and Emily Curiel



    No. 7: This Chiefs super fan earned a spot in Ford Hall of Fans through this artistic skill

    She’s been a season ticket holder for 31 years. She never gave up on the Chiefs. | Read Full Story by Cortlynn Stark

    This report was produced with the help of AI tools, which summarized previous stories reported and written by McClatchy journalists. It was edited by journalists in our News division.

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