Darvin Wallis, a former assistant coach
with the Kansas City Chiefs, passed away at the age of 60 on Wednesday.
Wallis served as a defensive assistant/quality control coach with the Chiefs
for 19 years, which ranked as the second-longest stint by an assistant coach
in franchise history, second to only Tom Pratt who served for 21 years.
Wallis also joined Pratt as the only assistant coach in franchise history to
serve under four different head coaches. Wallis served under Marty
Schottenheimer, Gunther Cunningham, Dick Vermeil and Herm Edwards.
"On behalf of my family and the entire Chiefs organization, we want to extend
our deepest sympathies to Vicky and the Wallis family during this difficult
time," said Kansas City owner Clark Hunt said. "Darvin worked tirelessly
behind the scenes for the Chiefs for nearly 20 years. He was a beloved figure
at Arrowhead, and we will always remember and appreciate his lasting
contributions to our team."
Wallis began his coaching career with the Cleveland Browns in 1982.
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