Chiefs’ Hunt remembered

As much as Kansas City Chiefs owner Lamar Hunt enjoyed running pro sports teams and leagues, what he loved most was the excitement of a ballgame. And, sometimes, a good hot dog.

Yet when hunger hit, this son of an oil tycoon born into wealth and privilege didn’t summon anyone to fetch it for him. He’d walk over to a concession stand, get in the back of the line and wait his turn, just like any other fan.

“Someone would come up to him and say, ‘You look just like Lamar Hunt.’ They just couldn’t believe he was in a concession line,” longtime friend and business colleague Jack Steadman said. “He was totally unpretentious.”

Hunt’s humility, as well as his passion for sports, were the dominant themes at a memorial service Saturday in Dallas. He died Wednesday night from complications of prostate cancer. He was 74.

Delhomme doubtful

Carolina Panthers quarterback Jake Delhomme is doubtful for today’s game against Pittsburgh because of ligament damage in his right thumb, meaning Chris Weinke most likely will make his second straight start.

Delhomme had been listed as questionable and didn’t practice all week, although he did throw on the side Friday.

Weinke threw for a team-record 423 yards but had three second-half interceptions in a loss to the Giants last week.