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Chiefs, Oilers tackle and NFL Hall of Famer Curley Culp dead at 75

Kansas City Chiefs and Houston Oilers legend Curley Culp died Saturday. He was 75.

Culp's family shared the news on Twitter on Saturday. In November, Culp announced he was diagnosed with Stage 4 pancreatic cancer.

On behalf of our family and with a broken heart, I announce the passing of my husband, Curley Culp early this morning. We respectfully ask for privacy at this time.
Collette Bloom Culp
This account is now closed.

Culp spent 14 seasons in the NFL, his first six and a half coming with the Chiefs.