His Family Will Carry On Legend’s Chiefs Season Ticket Holder Tradition
Man's Game Day Seat Remained Same for Six Decades
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) – A father’s 60-year Kansas City Chiefs season ticket tradition is being passed down in his family.
Started in 1963
It all began when Lennie Dawson led the Chiefs to their first AFL Championship in 1963, and when season tickets were just $20. John Maroon purchased seats in section 125, row 27 for that inaugural season, and he kept the same seats ever since.
Maroon watched the Chiefs’ only Super Bowl victory in section 125. His family was by his side as he cheered the Chiefs’ dramatic overtime victory over the Cincinnati Bengals in the AFC Championship Game in January.
A Cherished Tradition
Maroon, a lifelong Kansas City resident and Korean War veteran, passed away on Feb. 9. His death at 89 came just weeks before the Chiefs were set to face the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LVII.
Maroon’s children, Mike, Mary Kay, John Jr. and Patrick, will honor their father by keeping the family’s season tickets.
His son, Patrick Maroon, is a veteran NHL player and current member of the Tampa Bay Lightning. Patrick spoke with KCTV5 about how much Chiefs games meant to his dad and his family.
"Oh, he just loved it. He loved going to the games. He loved tailgating with his friends before the game, talking about the good old days, all the players. And then sitting in his seats, section 125, row 27, seat 14. He had the same seat for 60 years."
Maroon's family will cherish the memories of game days with their father. They'll also cherish the tradition that he started, a tradition that will continue for many years to come.
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