-
Adam Tycher, ESPN Staff Writer
KANSAS CITY, Missouri — Norma Hunt, who attended all 57 Super Bowl games as the wife of late Kansas City Chiefs founder Lamar Hunt, has died, the Hunt family said in a statement released by the club.
she was 85 years old. Her cause of death has not been disclosed.
“A kind, generous and always positive mother was a unique person. Her joy and zest for life were contagious,” the Hans said in a statement. She loves caring for others and she always gave me words of encouragement. She was a loyal friend, a consummate hostess, and a rare ability to make everyone she met feel valued and secure.
“My mother was loyal to her family and had a fierce passion for the family sports team. ” founding investments in tennis, the North American Soccer League and the Chicago Bulls. She was the only one we knew who could match his love of the sport. The two felt such joy together, both at home and in the stands of the stadium. world. ”
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes expressed condolences on Twitter.
Mrs. Norma was the best. She is delighted to be part of this special organization she helped found. She will miss you! She sends her prayers to the entire Hunt family. 🙏🏽💔 https://t.co/YOiDzVUK3j
— Patrick Mahomes II (@PatrickMahomes) June 4, 2023
In a statement released by the NFL, Commissioner Roger Goodell said he had known Hunt for nearly 40 years and had always been “impressed by her warmth and grace.”
“Norma’s sense of family extended to the Chiefs organization she so adored,” the statement said. “Norma was one of the Chiefs’ and NFL’s most ardent fans, understanding and enjoying every aspect of the game. She loved being around her team and called the players ‘real life superheroes.’ Noma was the only woman to attend and participate in every Super Bowl ever held, including two of the Chiefs’ recent victories. “
Lamar Hunt died in 2006. Their son, Clark, has been the Chiefs’ chairman ever since.