Hunt was born in El Dorado, Arkansas, and grew up in Dallas, Texas. He attended Southern Methodist University, where he was a member of the Kappa Sigma fraternity. After college, he began working in the oil business, eventually becoming a successful oilman.
In 1959, Hunt founded the AFL with the help of Bud Adams, Barron Hilton, and Ralph Wilson. He was the owner of the Dallas Texans, which later became the Kansas City Chiefs. Hunt was instrumental in the AFL's success, helping to negotiate television contracts and organize the league's first championship game.
Hunt was also a major player in the AFL-NFL merger of 1966. He was one of the few owners to support the merger, and he was instrumental in negotiating the terms of the agreement. After the merger, Hunt became the owner of the Kansas City Chiefs, a team he would own until his death in 2006.
Throughout his career, Hunt was a major proponent of the sport of football. He was a founding member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and he was inducted into the hall in 1972. He was also a major supporter of the Super Bowl, helping to organize the first championship game in 1967.
Hunt's legacy in football is undeniable. He was an innovator and a leader who helped to shape the modern game. His contributions to the sport will be remembered for generations to come.
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