Professional Football Player. Edward Leon Budde was the undisputed star of the Kansas City Chiefs for 14 years as the left offensive guard. His presence on the field was overpowering and helped the team win two American Football League Championships (1966 and 1969) and a world championship in Super Bowl IV. He was not only the number one draft pick of the American Football League's Kansas City Chiefs in 1963, but also the first offensive lineman to be selected by the Associated Press as an Offensive Player of the Week. He attended Denby High School in Detroit, Michigan, and later Michigan State University. His commitment to excellence earned him a place in the American Football League All-Star team in 1963, '66, '67, '68, and 1969, and he played in six AFL All-Star games. From 1963 to 1971, he did not miss a single start, playing in all 14 games each year. He retired after the 1976 season, but his legacy lives on. Even after his passing at the age of 83, he remains a celebrated figure in football history.
Professional Football Player. Edward Leon Budde was the undisputed star of the Kansas City Chiefs for 14 years as the left offensive guard. His presence on the field was overpowering and helped the team win two American Football League Championships (1966 and 1969) and a world championship in Super Bowl IV. He was not only the number one draft pick of the American Football League's Kansas City Chiefs in 1963, but also the first offensive lineman to be selected by the Associated Press as an Offensive Player of the Week. He attended Denby High School in Detroit, Michigan, and later Michigan State University. His commitment to excellence earned him a place in the American Football League All-Star team in 1963, '66, '67, '68, and 1969, and he played in six AFL All-Star games. From 1963 to 1971, he did not miss a single start, playing in all 14 games each year. He retired after the 1976 season, but his legacy lives on. Even after his passing at the age of 83, he remains a celebrated figure in football history.
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