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John Willard Hadl (Pronounced: HAY-dull) (February 15, 1940 – November 30, 2022) was an American professional football player who was a quarterback for 16 years in the American Football League (AFL) and National Football League (NFL).
John Hadl (7–4–1) / Steve Tensi (0–2) Tensi was twice named the starter after playing well in relief. He started in Week 6 and Week 13, but struggled and Hadl replaced him during both games, resuming the starting role each time.
Alworth formed a formidable tandem with Chargers quarterback John Hadl, and is considered by many to be the best wide receiver in all professional football during the 1960s. He is a member of the AFL All-Time Team.
John Hadl, who starred at the University of Kansas and went on to a 16-season career in the American Football League and NFL, died Wednesday at 82.
John Hadl, one of 3 KU football players to have his jersey retired, died Nov. 30 at the age of 82. Several speakers spoke glowingly of Hadl on Friday at a celebration of life at Lied Center.
Catching passes from quarterback John Hadl, he achieved the AFL's triple crown by leading the league in receptions, receiving yards and receiving touchdowns. The Chargers' offense shifted its focus towards the pass, with running back Paul Lowe , the AFL's rushing champion the previous season, seeing far fewer carries in 1966.
Quarterback John Hadl led the AFL that year with 440 pass attempts, 208 completions, 3,473 yards taken and 27 touchdown passes. He also led in passes intercepted ...
KU basketball coach Bill Self reacted to the passing of former KU and NFL football great John Hadl, who died at the age of 82.