Former Kansas City Chiefs player, coach Walt Corey dies at 84

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Walt Corey, who performed and coached for the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs, died at age 84, the group introduced Monday night time.

Corey joined the Dallas Texans as an undrafted free agent linebacker in 1960.

He performed for the Texans/Chiefs by means of the 1966 season.

He began and performed in each Chiefs sport in 1963 and 1964.

After his enjoying profession, Corey labored as a coach within the NFL for 28 years.

He was the Chiefs linebackers coach from 1971 to 1974, coached the group’s line of defense for six years within the 1980’s, together with two years because the Chiefs defensive backs coach.

Corey rose to the Chiefs defensive coordinator’s job in 1986, earlier than taking on because the Buffalo Payments defensive coordinator in 1987.

He guided the Payments protection within the group’s run to 4 consecutive Tremendous Bowls from 1990 to 1993.

The group got here shut, however didn’t win a Tremendous Bowl throughout these years.

“My household and I are saddened by the information of Walt Corey’s passing,” Chiefs Chairman and CEO Clark Hunt stated. “An unique Dallas Texan who joined the membership in 1960, Walt was a part of the childhood of the franchise. After his seven-year enjoying profession, he went on to spend an extra 12 years teaching for the Chiefs. He remained invested within the Kansas Metropolis group as an Ambassador as soon as he left the sideline and might be remembered for his dedication and humility. Our ideas and prayers are along with his household throughout this troublesome time.”

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