Chiefs Super Bowl champion discusses unique start to football career

The Kansas City Chiefs have a rich history of talented players who have made their mark with the franchise and beyond the football field. Each story showcases a unique presence they contributed to the field and is a testament to their versatility. Former Chiefs kicker and Super Bowl champion Jan Stenerud recently spoke with KCTV5 News , revealing his love for ski jumping.

He was an accomplished ski jumper from a small town in Norway, eventually earning him, in 1962, the second-longest recorded jump at the Junior Nationals. He transitioned to Montana State after garnering the school's attention and went on to excel as both a skier and a ski jumper. He recalled stepping onto a football field trying to kick a football for fun.

"I lined up in the kickoff, and I topped the first one, I'd never kicked off a tee before," Stenerud told KCTV5, "but the next one went from the 40-yard line, went through the goalposts and into the seats. " He would eventually kick a 59-yard field goal, at the time, the longest in college or professional football history, in a matchup against the rival University of Montana. He caught the Chiefs' attention, was drafted in 1966, and would remain with the franchise for 12 years, winning Super Bowl IV in the process.

Stenerud was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1991 as the first exclusive placekicker to receive the honor. This article originally appeared on Chiefs Wire: Chiefs Super Bowl champion discusses unique start to football career