Hunt was asked about pregame superstitions he might have, but he said those days are gone. But there is one sweet pregame tradition. It was started by his father, Lamar, who founded the Chiefs. Lamar Hunt, for whom the AFC Championship Game trophy is named, died in 2006.

The youngest Kansas City Chiefs heiress and SMU Mustangs cheerleader shares a fire look before the AFC Championship Game.

So, in 1959, Hunt founded the AFL, later merging it with the NFL in 1966, reshaping the sport’s history. He brought his Dallas Texans to Kansas City in 1963, where they became the Chiefs, a centerpiece of the city’s sports identity. The team won its first Super Bowl in 1970.

The Kansas City Chiefs have had their fair share of great moments this season. The team has only lost two games all year, one of which was played with all the starters out. They’ve also been in some close games.

Kansas City Chiefs Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Clark Hunt joins "Good Morning Football" to talk about carrying on family traditions with the 55th Annual 101 Awards and the Chiefs' potential of becoming Super Bowl winners three times in a row.

The Hunt name has been synonymous with the Kansas City Chiefs since the team’s inception in 1959. Lamar Hunt owned the team until his death in 2006. His son, Clark Hunt, took over as a co-owner soon thereafter,

Gracie Hunt, daughter of Kansas City Chiefs owner Clark Hunt, gives PEOPLE an exclusive look beyond the sidelines of the team's winning playoff game against the Houston Texans on Jan. 18.

Gracie Hunt tells PEOPLE what Taylor Swift's continued support of the Kansas City Chiefs means to her and her family's franchise in an exclusive interview.

Gracie Hunt, daughter of Kansas City Chiefs Chairman and CEO Clark Hunt, consistently stuns with head-turning sideline outfits at every game. Drawing heavy inspiration from the Chiefs, her unique personal style captures the attention of fans who admire the way she effortlessly owns each look.

Andy Reid will lead the Kansas City Chiefs to their seventh straight AFC title game. Clark Hunt, owner and CEO of the Chiefs, is well aware of how special of a coach his team has.

Speaking to People for an article published Thursday, the 25-year-old Chiefs heiress estimated that the 14-time Grammy winner has “grown” the four-time Super Bowl-winning team’s fanbase “between 30 and 40 percent” since attending her first game in September 2023.

The brand "Gracie Hunt x WEAR by Erin Andrews" was launched in the fall of 2024 and featured the 32 NFL teams for the capsule collection. Additionally, Gracie Hunt shared her excitement about the evolving role of women in sports, particularly through fashion.