Warren McVea, the speedy running back who was the first Black player to receive a football scholarship to a major Texas school and later helped Kansas City win its first Super Bowl title, died Saturday after a long illness.

Super Bowl champion and barrier-breaking football star Warren McVea has died at age 79, his family confirmed on Oct. 19.

The Texas native had his best season in 1969. In addition to finishing third on the Chiefs in rushing yards (500) and scoring a team-high seven rushing touchdowns, he helped them take down the Minnesota Vikings 23-7 in Super Bowl IV.

Former Kansas City Chiefs star Warren McVea, who helped the team to a Super Bowl 4 championship, has tragically passed away.

Brandon Graham is coming out of retirement to rejoin the Eagles, giving the defense a veteran edge rusher. Graham could make his season debut at the Nov. 10 game at Green Bay.

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Now, with Kansas City set to welcome back star wide receiver Rashee Rice from his six-game suspension — and quarterback Patrick Mahomes playing some of his best football in recent memory — the Chiefs appear poised to make yet another run at the Super Bowl in February.