NORTH KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) – Kansas City Chiefs fans in Missouri expressed disappointment and frustration over the team’s decision to move to Kansas, with some calling the move disrespectful.
At Chappell’s restaurant in North Kansas City, Chiefs memorabilia covers the walls and fans gathered for lunch shared their concerns about the team’s future home.
“Oh, I love the Chiefs,” said one patron surrounded by team decorations.
Terri Hutchison is a huge Chiefs fan and says Arrowhead is historic and can’t be replaced.
“I think the number one thing that I like is actually the stadium. Being the loudest stadium, it’s known in the NFL,” Hutchison said.
She said the longer travel time may keep her from attending games in person.
“I don’t know if I would go. I mean, I’d probably still watch them, but I would definitely do it on TV,” Hutchison said.
Shannon Cabanas, who plans to take her son to his first Chiefs game, worried about losing the unique atmosphere.
“I don’t know where you’re going to be able to replicate that,” Cabanas said.
James Giovagnoli, who began watching football because his late wife loved it, described his favorite memories of Arrowhead.
“You got 70,000 people going crazy and, and you feel the stadium vibrating and stuff,” Giovagnoli said.
Many fans said the experience will not be the same in Kansas.
“We’ll follow them, but we’re not going to be as happy about it,” one fan said.
Fans said they remain grateful for six more years at Arrowhead Stadium before the team’s planned move.
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