Bobby Hunt, a former Auburn two-way football standout who later started for the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl I, has died at 85. His death was confirmed by the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame, which inducted him in 2015.
Hunt was widely known for his versatility at Auburn, where he made his name as a do-it-all player. He later moved on to the professional ranks and became part of the early Chiefs teams during the AFL era.
One of the biggest highlights of his pro career came in the season when he started at safety for Kansas City in its Super Bowl I loss to Green Bay. That same year, Hunt led the AFL with 10 interceptions, underscoring his impact on defense.
His passing marks the loss of a player remembered both for his all-around talent at Auburn and for his role in Chiefs history. Hunt’s career connected college football success in Alabama with a significant chapter in the early years of the Super Bowl.
