Sam Mellinger

Mellinger podcast: My Art Stewart tribute, KC Chiefs and (stay with me) a time machine

Art Stewart was honored during his Royals Hall of Fame induction ceremony before the club’s June 28, 2008 game at Kauffman Stadium against the St. Louis Cardinals.
Art Stewart was honored during his Royals Hall of Fame induction ceremony before the club’s June 28, 2008 game at Kauffman Stadium against the St. Louis Cardinals. KC Star file photo

The top of the show is about my dear friend, Art Stewart, who died this week after 94 incredible years. I miss him, and I want you to know about him.

The questions are about the Chiefs, including whether fans need to get used to ugly wins and whether the team’s current struggles might actually be remembered as a positive. The bonus section is a bit of a time machine, because I think you’ll enjoy hearing what some people were saying about the Chiefs two years ago, when they were “struggling” before their Super Bowl run to a league championship.

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Sam Mellinger
The Kansas City Star
Sam Mellinger was a sports columnist for the Kansas City Star. He held various roles from 2000-2022. He has won numerous national and regional awards for coverage of the Chiefs, Royals, colleges, and other sports both national and local.
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