Kansas City Chiefs
The interlocked initials “KC” are in red with a black drop shadow on a white arrowhead trimmed in black.
Slightly changed the letter C.
The Chiefs logo is an arrowhead design originally sketched by Lamar Hunt on a napkin on a flight from Dallas to Kansas City. Hunt’s sketches on a napkin began with an interlocking “KC” inside a circle or an oval. Hunt inspired the interlocking “KC” design with the “SF” inside of an oval on the San Francisco 49ers helmets. Unlike the 49ers’ logo, Kansas City’s overlapping initials appear inside a white arrowhead instead of an oval, surrounded by a thick, chipped-looking black border.
Kansas City Chiefs
1967 - 1969
When the franchise moved to Kansas City in 1963, Bob Taylor was commissioned to produce a new logo that remained strikingly similar to his original incarnation. Taylor’s new rendition featured a Native American figure running with the same stride and holding the pigskin in the same manner as the gunslinger and a red tomahawk with the states in red with black outline of Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Iowa and Arkansas serving as his backdrop.
Former primary logo.
Kansas City Chiefs
1963 - 1969
When the franchise moved to Kansas City in 1963, Bob Taylor was commissioned to produce a new logo that remained strikingly similar to his original incarnation. Taylor’s new rendition featured a Native American figure running with the same stride and holding the pigskin in the same manner as the gunslinger and a red tomahawk with the states of Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Iowa and Arkansas serving as his backdrop.
Kansas City Chiefs
1963 - 1966
A red helmet facing to the right with a two-bar face-mask and chin strap and their familiar arrowhead KC logo on the side in white.
Moved to primary logo.
The Dark History of the Kansas City Chiefs Logo Revealed
In this eye-opening video, we uncover the dark and controversial history behind the Kansas City Chiefs logo. From its origins to its current controversy, find out the truth behind this iconic symbol and its impact on Native American communities.
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Kansas City Chiefs Logo History and PNG Versions
Looking at Kansas City Chiefs logo history, the team has stayed consistent with its main mark but added alternates for special uses. These include cleaner outlines, helmet placements, and simplified badges. Compare these with the official version on our Kansas City Chiefs primary logo page.
Designers often prefer high-quality Kansas City Chiefs logo PNG formats for graphics and fan projects. These files highlight both current and past designs. Whether you're drawn to the classic look or modern variations, each Kansas City Chiefs logo version represents strength and pride. To view official branding and digital assets, visit the Chiefs’ website.
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