FOX4: Oldest living Kansas City mayor recalls last time Chiefs went to Super Bowl

Kansas City's oldest living mayor, Charles Wheeler, has been waiting 50 years for another Chiefs Super Bowl win.

The 93-year-old served as the city's mayor for eight years starting in 1971, just one year after Kansas City became the Super Bowl IV champions. One year later, the Truman Sports Complex, home to the Chiefs and the Royals, opened near I-70 and I-435.

FOX4 talked to the former mayor at Saint Luke's Bishop Spencer Place about why the world took notice.

"[Kansas City] was a sleepy little town and needed some awakening--and the Chiefs provided that awakening," Mayor Wheeler said. "Shortly after the Chiefs came the Royals. And now, we have two wonderful teams and are ready to take on the world."

Watch the full story below.

Related Content

FOX4 News: Tiny Chiefs fans, Kansas City, MO - Courtesy Saint Luke's Hospital - newborn baby dressed as Chiefs head coach Andy Reid
Jan. 10, 2020

Media Coverage: Saint Luke's delivers Kansas City's newest Chiefs fans
As the Kansas City Chiefs head into the AFC Playoffs on Sunday, Saint Luke’s Hospital wants to introduce some brand new (and extremely cute) members of Chiefs Kingdom!
KMBC 9 abc. Dr. Jared Halpin showing thrombectomy device to Sheriff Martin
Jan. 9, 2020

KMBC: Bourbon County sheriff says going to Chiefs game saved his life
When Sheriff Martin suffered a stroke walking into a Chiefs game, people nearby quickly recognized the signs and got him to Saint Luke's. KMBC talked to Dr. Jared Halpin about how their fast action was key.