Fred Arbanas Autographs
Fred Arbanas was born on January 14, 1939, in Detroit, Michigan. He attended Michigan State University and played college football for the Spartans. He was a standout tight end and defensive end and earned All-American honors in 1960. Arbanas was drafted in the second round by the Dallas Texans in the 1961 American Football League (AFL) draft. He played for the Texans organization, which later became the Kansas City Chiefs, for his entire ten-year career.
Arbanas quickly established himself as a top player in the AFL. He was known for his versatility and played both tight end and defensive end, providing a formidable presence at both positions. He was named to the AFL All-Star team six times and was a key player on the Chiefs team that won Super Bowl IV in 1970, catching a touchdown pass in the game. Arbanas was also known for being a tough competitor and played through multiple injuries over the course of his career.
After retiring from football, Arbanas stayed involved in the sport as a broadcaster and then as a politician. He served as a Jackson County, Missouri, legislator for nearly 40 years and championed causes related to sports and recreation. Arbanas passed away on April 17, 2021, at the age of 82. He is remembered as one of the greatest players in Kansas City Chiefs history and a beloved figure in the community.
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Current items with a signature of Fred Arbanas
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Traded items with a signature of Fred Arbanas
The most expensive item with a signature of Fred Arbanas (Kansas City Chiefs Fred Arbanas Signed NFL Football JSA Certified Dallas Texans) was sold in December 2021 for $119.99 while the cheapest item (Fred Arbanas Signed 3x5 Index Card Cut d.2001 Kansas City Chiefs Autograph) found a new owner for $0.99 in October 2023. The month with the most items sold (10) was April 2021 with an average selling price of $11.97 for an autographed item of Fred Arbanas. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in June 2025 with $83.75 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $0.99 was April 2009. In average, an autographed item from Fred Arbanas is worth $8.72.
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Latest News about Fred Arbanas
Chiefs great, local politician Arbanas dies at 82 (04/18/2021): Former Chiefs tight end Fred Arbanas, a key member of their first two Super Bowl teams, has died at 82. After his playing career, Arbanas had a lengthy run in county politics. 
