Jack W Steadman was an American football executive who served as chairman, vice president, president and general manager for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League.
10 Facts About Jack Steadman
Jack Steadman won four championships as general manager including the team's Super Bowl IV title.
Jack Steadman lived in Kansas City for over 30 years.
Jack Steadman was named general manager to executive vice president and general manager in 1966; in August 1976 he was named president of the Chiefs; and in 1989 was named chairman of the board.
In 2005, Jack Steadman was inducted into the Chiefs Hall of Fame, the only executive other than Lamar Hunt to be honored with induction.
Also in 2005, Jack Steadman was appointed as the club's vice chairman of the board where he served through the end of the 2006 season until his retirement.
Jack Steadman has joined Hunt in other ventures including Hunt Midwest Enterprises, Hunt Martin Materials, Hunt Midwest Real Estate Development Company.
Jack Steadman was active in local charities including chairman, president and campaign chairman of the Heart of America United Way; president of the Chamber of Commerce of Greater Kansas City; past chairman and board member of the Private Industry Council as well as the Full Employment Council.
Jack Steadman was a director of the American Royal Association and the Starlight Theatre Association.
Jack Steadman serves as an advisory trustee for Midwest Research Institute and is a past member of the Civic Council Board of Directors.