Kansas City Chiefs Hall of Famer E.J. Holub passed away at the age of 81 on Saturday.
Holub was drafted in 1961 out of Texas Tech and played 10 seasons (1961-1970) with the AFL’s Texans/Chiefs. He spent his career as a two-way player, playing linebacker and long snapper in his first sevens seasons before moving to the other side of the ball to play center shortly after OL Jon Gilliam announced his retirement in 1968.
Holub was the first player in pro football history to play on offense and defense in more than one Super Bowl. In 1966, Holub played linebacker in the first Super Bowl ever and three years later in Super Bowl IV, he started on the offensive line at center.
Holub played in all 127 career games and was a five-time all-star who helped the Texans/Chiefs win three AFL Championships and Super Bowl IV.
Players that knew Holub, described him as a “holler guy”, a team player, and a leader that endured pain in order to lead his team.
After 11 knee surgeries as a player, Kansas City drafted his eventual replacement in the 1969 draft, Jack Rudnay.
Holub was inducted into the Chiefs Hall of Fame in 1976.
