Kansas City Chief, Christian Okoye, to appear in Topeka, KS

Former Kansas City Chiefs All Pro running back,Okoye’s career was an outstanding
Christian Okoye, will make a personal appearanceachievement considering Okoye played football for
for autograph signing at the West Ridge Mall inonly three years before playing for Kansas City.
Topeka, KS on October 23rd 2004 from 11am toPrior to playing for the Chiefs, he played football
2.00pm.at Azusa-Pacific University as well as competing in
Okoye, AKA "The Nigerian Nightmare" playedtrack and field; where he won seven national titles
many great games in his seven-year career as ain shot-put, discus and hammer throw as well as
Kansas City Chief. He went on to set records inamassing 17 All American honors in track and field.
rushing yardage and touchdowns for the 43-yearIn 1989 Okoye enjoyed his finest season for the
old franchise and became the Chiefs all timeChiefs rushing for 1480 yards. In addition to his
leading rusher.stats he collected a number of awards after the
His appearance is in conjunction with the Mo-Arkseason: named Running Back of the Year, First
Sports Card and Collectible Show being held in theteam All-Pro, voted AFC Player of the Year by
mall from Friday October 22nd to Sundaythe NFL Players Association, received the Mackie
October 24th. The show features 60 dealersAward for most touchdowns by an AFC player,
from 5 states offering a wide range of collectiblesvoted Chiefs' Most Valuable Player, the
including Kansas City Chiefs items Nascar diecast.Quarterback Club named him NFL MVP and won
The West Ridge Mall is located at 1801 SWthe Ed Block Courage award, one of the most
Wanamaker Rd Topeka, KS with show and mallprestigious awards in football. He later became the
hours on Friday and Saturday of 10am-9pm and30th member of the Chiefs' Hall of Fame.
Noon-6pm on Sunday.