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cookingood3 · 08-31-2016, 03:40 AM

Shocking News - Hunt Sells Chiefs

Clark Hunt, center, has sold the franchise he's been with since birth

In one of the most surprising shifts of the offseason, Clark Hunt (of the Hunt Family) has sold the Kansas City Chiefs to young billionaire Matt Mercer. The Hunt Family had owned the Chiefs for over 50 years. Founded in 1960 by Clark's father, Lamar, the team was then known as the Dallas Texans. Hunt was stated as "wanting to go a different direction for more opportunities". He sends his thanks to the entire Chiefs organization. When asked about how it felt to give in and sell, Hunt said, "I will never forget this team. It's all I've known for as long as I've lived. It stings."

New owner, Matt Mercer, has been a lifelong fan of the NFL and has always wanted to own a franchise. His background is cloudy at best, nobody is sure how he got to where he is. He plans on letting the team "run itself" for the first year, at least. "I don't plan on making any drastic changes right this instant. This team is going through a transition and I think we can win now with the right mindset. No need to fix what wasn't broken.", Mercer said.

Chiefs players and fans alike have been talking nonstop about the change. There's disappointment in the Hunt Family leaving. And excitement for what the new owner may bring.

08-31-2016, 03:40 AM	#7
cookingood3 Rookie OVR: 0 Join Date: Jan 2015	Re: Chiefs Kingdom \| Kansas City Chiefs Franchise (M17) Shocking News - Hunt Sells Chiefs Clark Hunt, center, has sold the franchise he's been with since birth In one of the most surprising shifts of the offseason, Clark Hunt (of the Hunt Family) has sold the Kansas City Chiefs to young billionaire Matt Mercer. The Hunt Family had owned the Chiefs for over 50 years. Founded in 1960 by Clark's father, Lamar, the team was then known as the Dallas Texans. Hunt was stated as "wanting to go a different direction for more opportunities". He sends his thanks to the entire Chiefs organization. When asked about how it felt to give in and sell, Hunt said, "I will never forget this team. It's all I've known for as long as I've lived. It stings." New owner, Matt Mercer, has been a lifelong fan of the NFL and has always wanted to own a franchise. His background is cloudy at best, nobody is sure how he got to where he is. He plans on letting the team "run itself" for the first year, at least. "I don't plan on making any drastic changes right this instant. This team is going through a transition and I think we can win now with the right mindset. No need to fix what wasn't broken.", Mercer said. Chiefs players and fans alike have been talking nonstop about the change. There's disappointment in the Hunt Family leaving. And excitement for what the new owner may bring.