“I want to thank the Lord for blessing us with this
opportunity. The glory belongs to him. And this trophy belongs to the best fans
in the National Football League.”
This is how Kansas City Chiefs CEO Clark Hunt accepted the
Lamar Hunt Trophy when his team won the AFC Championship on Sunday.
His testimony glorifying Jesus was no surprise to me because
it was my privilege to be his pastor for many years. Clark and his family were
always faithful in worship and gracious with their personal support. I have watched
them serve Jesus and have long been impressed with their humility and servant
hearts.
The Hunt legacy
Clark’s father was one of the giants in American sports history. Lamar Hunt founded the American Football League, known as the American Football Conference (AFC) today. He was also instrumental in founding Major League Soccer and its predecessor, the North American Soccer League. He was a co-founder of World Championship Tennis as well. He is a member of the Hall of Fame in all three sports.
Lamar Hunt is also known for
naming the NFL’s championship game the “Super Bowl.”
Lamar founded the Dallas Texans,
which became the Kansas City Chiefs in 1963. After his death, his son, Clark,
inherited the team along with his siblings in 2005. Clark serves as the team’s
CEO and represents the Chiefs at all owner’s meetings.
Now his team is competing in
Super Bowl LIV.
Making a difference
Clark told reporters before Sunday’s game that his desire to win the AFC trophy isn’t just because his father’s name is on it: “If we win that trophy, it’s not for me, it’s not for our family. To some degree it’s for the team and the coaching staff, but it’s really for our great fans.” The article’s headline is not surprising: “Clark Hunt’s words prove he’s among greatest owners in NFL.”
Clark Hunt is a tremendous
example of a culture-changing Christian, a believer who is using his influence
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