The Kansas Metropolis Chiefs have introduced that later this yr, nostril deal with Invoice Maas shall be enshrined into the staff’s Corridor of Fame.
Maas turns into the 54th particular person (and fiftieth participant) to earn the franchise’s highest honor. His enshrinement ceremony will happen throughout Chiefs Legends Weekend at GEHA Subject at Arrowhead Stadium this fall.
“Invoice was a first-round draft decide who instantly made an impression, incomes Defensive Rookie of the 12 months honors and a spot on the NFL All-Rookie Staff,” stated Chiefs chairman and CEO Clark Hunt. “He helped lead the Chiefs protection to 4 playoff berths and began extra video games at nostril deal with than any participant in franchise historical past.”
Drafted fifth general in 1984 out of the College of Pittsburgh, Maas rapidly grew to become a defensive cornerstone. As a rookie, he recorded 43 tackles, 5.0 sacks and 4 passes defensed. Throughout his 9 seasons in Kansas Metropolis (1984–92), Maas appeared in 116 video games, beginning 111 of them — each franchise information for a nostril deal with. He totaled 409 tackles, 40.0 sacks, 13 passes defensed, and eight fumble recoveries.
A two-time Professional Bowler (1986, 1987), Maas performed alongside Chiefs legends like Artwork Nonetheless, Neil Smith, Deron Cherry and Derrick Thomas, serving to Kansas Metropolis’s protection rank among the many NFL’s high eight a number of occasions. He completed his NFL profession with a remaining season in Inexperienced Bay in 1993.
Following his taking part in days, Maas transitioned into broadcasting with stints at FOX Sports activities, KCSP 610 Sports activities and most not too long ago WHB 810 Sports activities. He additionally constructed a profitable profession in business actual property and earned a Licensed Business Funding Member (CCIM) designation in 2015.
A longtime member of the Kansas Metropolis Ambassadors, Maas has remained energetic locally, supporting organizations like Huge Brothers Huge Sisters of Better Kansas Metropolis and the Police Athletic League.
“We’re thrilled to have the ability to honor him at GEHA Subject at Arrowhead Stadium this fall,” stated Hunt.
