QUESTION: What is the only uniform number the Brigade has retired and who wore it?ANSWER: #90 and Nobody!
The only retired number for the Brigade is 90 and no Brigade player has ever worn it in the first place.
That's an odd situation, but it makes sense in light of the guy who wore the number elsewhere. On most teams you need to string together several good seasons to have your number retired. This guy got it done without ever taking the field for the honoring team!
Neil Smith, former KC Chief and Denver Bronco defensive stalwart wore #90 in the NFL. He's also part of the Kansas Brigade ownership group and is the "face of the franchise".
Smith was instrumental in bringing the team to KC and continues to actively promote the AFL and the Brigade as a team owner. Smith was honored during the team's first season by having his old NFL number ceremonially retired on a Brigade jersey.
