Arrr! The mighty Chief, Ed Budde, be sleepin' with the fishes at th' ripe age o' 89!
2023-12-20
Avast ye! Word be spreadin' that Ed Budde, a scurvy Kansas City Chiefs o'fensive lubber, has met his doom on this fateful Monday. Aye, he be 89 upon his journey to Davy Jones' locker. This fine buccaneer be a 2-time All-Pro and a Super Bowl conqueror. May his soul find smooth sailin' in the afterlife, arr!
In a tragic turn of events, former Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Ed Budde has passed away at the age of 89. The news of his death was announced by his family through the team, although no cause of death was provided.Chiefs Chairman and CEO Clark Hunt expressed his deep sadness at the loss, highlighting Budde's significant contributions to the team over his 14-year career. Budde was an integral part of the early Chiefs teams that brought professional football to Kansas City, and his dedication to the sport was evident as he never missed a game in the first nine seasons of his career. His exceptional skills earned him recognition as an All-Star, Pro-Bowler, and Super Bowl Champion. Even after retiring as a player, Budde remained connected to the Chiefs organization and was a founding member of the Kansas City Ambassadors.
Budde was a first-round pick by the Chiefs in the 1963 AFL Draft and opted to play for Kansas City over the Philadelphia Eagles. Throughout his career, he earned seven Pro Bowl selections and two All-Pro nods. Budde was part of the Chiefs' AFL Championship-winning team and played in Super Bowl I against the Green Bay Packers.
Known for his strong presence in the Kansas City community, Budde was not only a beloved figure but also a devoted father to his children. His son, Brad Budde, followed in his footsteps by becoming an All-American offensive lineman at USC and also playing for the Chiefs. The Budde family and the entire Chiefs organization expressed their heartfelt condolences to Budde's wife, Carolyn, and his children.
After retiring from the NFL in 1976, Budde's achievements were further recognized when he was named to the All-time All-AFL Team. His legacy lives on as the only father-son duo to be first-round picks by the same NFL franchise. The loss of Ed Budde is mourned by the football community, and his contributions to the sport will always be remembered.