Kansas City Blues was Founded
On January 26, 1924, the National Football League franchised the team farthest west of all their teams, the Kansas City Blues.
This post was contributed by Ross Malone. A historian and a retired school teacher, Ross has authored many books about Missouri’s history, weird facts, and folk tales. He has also written children’s historical fiction. Visit his website, and buy his books in the Missouri Life store.
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