This week, the Kansas City Chiefs are grieving the passing of a legend. At the age of 83, Ed Budde, a Kansas City Chiefs Hall of Fame offensive lineman and one of the greatest offensive linemen in NFL history, passed away on Tuesday.
Budde’s daughter verified that her father passed away quietly in bed on Tuesday morning, surrounded by Carolyn, his 65-year wife.
BREAKING: @Chiefs Ring of Honor and Super Bowl IV winner Ed Budde has passed. Family says he died peacefully of natural causes this morning with his wife of 65 years Carolyn by his side. He's survived by his daughter Tionne, and sons Brad and John. And his #ChiefsKingdom #RIP
— John Holt (@JohnHoltNews) December 19, 2023
Budde was selected from Michigan State in the first round. In 1963, he was selected by the Chiefs of the AFL and the Eagles of the NFL. He chose to accompany the Chiefs.
From 1963 to 1976, the former left guard spent an incredible 14 seasons as a member of the Kansas City team. There is just one other player who has spent more time with the Chiefs. Budde won two Pro Bowls, four All-AFL teams, five AFL All-Star Games, and the AFL All-Time Team.
In addition, Budde helped pave the way for 151 rushing yards on game day as the Chiefs won Super Bowl IV, making him a double-champion. The Kansas City Chiefs Hall of Fame inducted him.
Brad Budde, the son of Budde, was chosen by the Chiefs in the first round of the 1980 NFL Draft. Between 1980 and 1986, he started 79 games for the Chiefs.
