"Bob said there was talk among the players of leading the team to ‘Pearl Harbor’. I guess that smile shows they are becoming Americanized.” – Lamar Hunt
“Bob Kap is a marvel. He is not only coach but scout, travel agent, secretary, bookkeeper, publicity man and father to the boys.” – Lamar Hunt
"The enthusiasm of the Spaniards led to hearty 'embrazos' with signs that Americans are hep to this touch of international soccer tradition."
Arsenal was one of the many clubs that Hunt asked for information and advice on touring around the world.
Arsenal helped Hunt with attendance and financial information from their own visit to Cyprus.
Hunt was surprised on seeing Spanish teams request exhibition matches days before their proposal date being used to teams in the U.S. scheduling months in advance.
Hunt worked with Spanish agents on recruiting players and setting up exhibition matches.
Chelsea FC helped Lamar Hunt in getting in contact with Australia's soccer federation to schedule exhibition matches on the tour.
Hunt wanted reporters to travel with the Dallas Tornado to further push the team's promotion in the United States.
Page 1: Hunt wanted Bob Kap to make adjustments to the width of the stripes on the uniform.
Page 2: Hunt wanted the Tornado to put on a show during the tour, and the uniforms were one way he wanted to show the world that the Tornado were a serious club.
"But they will play for Texas glory!" - A note received on Kap's behalf on the potential acquisition of four club captain, David Moorcroft.
The Dallas Tornado used the Cotton Bowl as their venue for practice sessions.
Letter to Bob Cullum on proposing an authentic soccer experience at the Cotton Bowl as the Dallas Tornado prepared for the inaugural NASL season of 1968.
Agreement and contract between Fenerbahce and the Tornado with $3,000 being paid to the Texan club for the exhibition match.
After stunning Turkish Giants Fenerbahce in a 2-2 draw, the president and acting mayor of Istanbul was so impressed with the American club that Lamar Hunt was offered to be honorary president of the Turkish club.
A letter from FIFA to Hunt recognizing the Tornado's World Tour.
The first player contract prior to the tour including evaluation, salary, etc.
A letter to Lamar Hunt on the expenses during the team’s stay in Turkey – including accidents, doctors, massages, entertainment, cabs, food and more.
A note from the Lamar Hunt on David Stanley Moorcroft, a player he was interested in signing. Moorcroft would serve as captain during the World Tour.
After hearing about the tour, many federations wanted to host the Tornado for exhibition matches.
The lease agreement between the Dallas Tornado and the Texas State Fair for the use of the Cotton Bowl during the upcoming NASL season.
Government officials took note on the impact soccer could do on the international level and paid special thanks to Lamar Hunt and the Dallas Tornado.
No American was allowed to enter Burma, but after Tornado’s incredible stay, relations between both countries improved.
After coming back from Honduras, Lamar Hunt acknowledged Bob Kap’s incredible success and effort and presented him with a car.
Initially, there were plans to travel to South Africa for the tour, but as the schedule became more and more complicated, delays and cancellations were made.
A telegram from the managerial staff congratulating Bob Kap and the players for their success in Taiwan.
Lamar Hunt's perseverance and ambitions for soccer is prevalent in his letters and telegrams during the tour. Both an entrepreneur and a sport fanatic, Hunt played a vital role in bringing professional soccer to the United States, and the Dallas Tornado's World Tour was just one way he wanted to show the world.
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