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Chiefs’ Andy Reid doesn’t forget San Francisco roots as coach, hot dog griller

The man once tasked with grilling and selling hot dogs to help keep San Francisco State’s old football program afloat is now scheming ways to bring Kansas City its first Super Bowl trophy in 50 years.

Andy Reid couldn’t suppress a laugh this week when asked to recall the humble beginnings of his storied coaching career.

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“I’ve come a long way from selling hot dogs to now (the Chiefs equipment manager) actually gives me a couple after the game — and I don’t pay for them,” chuckled the Chiefs coach, who can afford more than franks on his $7.