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The City that Keeps on Winning KC Hosts Three Victory Parades in 8 Years
DILLON SECKINGTON
Features and Opinions Editor eight years, the Chiefs have appeared in three and won two. The Red Sox grabbed a World Series win in 2018, and so did the Royals in 2015.
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Not many cities can say that they have had a world championship rally or parade in recent years, let alone on three separate occasions. This is not the case in Kansas City, however. With the Royals winning the World Series in 2015, and the Chiefs taking home the Lombardi Trophy in 2019 and again this year in 2023. Having a total of three championships in eight years is a huge accomplishment for a city’s sports teams, especially during a time in which the success of certain city’s sports teams are constantly debated and compared to each other.
Although Kansas City has six less Super Bowl wins than New England, and the Royals aren’t on the World Series champs level that they once were and Kansas City doesn’t have a pro basketball team, the recent success of Kansas City teams is worth noting because of the speed in which Kansas City has became a major player in championship games over recent years.
It’s also important to note Sporting KC’s two Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup wins in 2015 and 2017. While soccer may not be one of the big
- Dillon Seckington, Features and Opinions Editor
While Kansas City might not be on the level of, say, Boston in terms of sports championships, the Chiefs have one of the most feared stadiums to play in, as well as an extremely passionate fanbase. The Boston Celtics have the most NBA Finals wins with 17, The New England Patriots are tied with the Pittsburgh Steelers for the most Super Bowl wins with six and the Boston Red Sox are tied for third with the Oakland Athletics for World Series wins with three. Although, when you look at the more recent championships both cities have won since 2015, the numbers are nearly identical. The New England Patriots have won three championships in those three American sports, the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup is still a massive accomplishment for Sporting KC, as well as the city in general.
The Chiefs’ most recent parade for their victory in the 2023 Super Bowl was a huge success and celebration for the city and Chiefs fans. Although it was cold and cloudy, Chiefs fans showed up and showed out, just as they always do. While fans shouldn’t get ahead of themselves, it does feel like the Kansas City Chiefs are on the cusp of a dynasty led by Patrick Mahomes.
