Chiefs Legend Abner Haynes Dies at 86

Haynes, the AFL's first MVP, broke racial barriers in Texas college football and left a lasting legacy in the NFL.

Haynes and Leon King were the first Black athletes to play major college football in Texas in 1956.
He was the AFL's first Player of the Year and Rookie of the Year in 1960 with the Dallas Texans.
Haynes led the AFL in rushing touchdowns for two consecutive seasons and helped the Texans win the 1962 AFL Championship.
He played a key role in moving the 1965 AFL All-Star Game from New Orleans to Houston due to racial discrimination.
Haynes was inducted into the Chiefs Hall of Fame in 1991 and remains a significant figure in the franchise's history.