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KC Wolf Mascot Dan Meers Retires as Chiefs and Hunt Family Honor His Legacy

The Chiefs marked the end of his run with a tribute video, beginning his shift into a consultant role to help find the next mascot.

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Overview

  • Dan Meers officially retired July 1 after 35 seasons as Kansas City’s KC Wolf mascot.
  • The Chiefs released a video tribute celebrating his record as the NFL’s longest-tenured mascot.
  • Clark Hunt’s wife, Tavia Hunt, posted a heartfelt Instagram message thanking Meers for his dedication, and their daughter, Gracie Hunt, responded with multiple red heart emojis.
  • Over his tenure, Meers appeared in 375 games, 14 Pro Bowl events, nine international games, and five Super Bowls while completing 10,000 community engagements.
  • The organization has begun interviewing candidates for his successor and retained Meers as a consultant in the search process.