Top left: KC Wolf high-fives a passerby while appearing at the grand opening of a community center in Sedalia. He stays busy during his bookings entertaining the crowds with his antics. Left: Dan speaks at a corporate event at the Branson Convention Center in 2021. He has become a much-sought-after speaker for his entertaining talks on leadership, courage and faith. He ties in all aspects of his life, from his work as Truman the Tiger, Fredbird and KC Wolf to his family to the 70-foot fall that nearly killed him in 2013. Above: While Dan stays busy with hundreds of appearances as both himself and KC Wolf throughout the year, most know him for the 10 or more days a year he is helping cheer on the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium. Dan is the original KC Wolf character and entering his 33rd season, he is the longest tenured NFL mascot by about 15 years. 14 RURAL MISSOURI | SEPTEMBER 2022