Debut goals from Hull pair Abel Hernandez and Mohamed Diame were only good enough for a draw against West Ham as a Curtis Davies own-goal ensured the spoils were shared in a breathless encounter at the KC Stadium.
West Ham's Enner Valencia signed a five-year contract when joining from Mexican club Pachuca
The home side lost the lead twice, club record signing Hernandez getting the ball rolling with an impeccable first-half header and Diame restoring the advantage against the side he left on transfer deadline day.
In between Enner Valencia had marked his first league start with a blockbuster strike from 25 yards and the 2-2 draw was settled when Diafra Sakho's modest shot evaded Allan McGregor, only for Davies to bundle over his own line.
Valencia almost won it in added time when his header rebounded off Dawson's shoulder and rattled the crossbar, but that might have been harsh on the home side.
Hull can be particularly pleased with the contribution of Hernandez, who also clattered the woodwork in a display that looked a good down payment on the £9.5m sent Palermo's way, while Diame was desperate to impress against his former employers.
West Ham, meanwhile, can rightly be enthused by the forward pairing of Diafra and Valencia, who showed real understanding on their first outing together. It was, in many ways, a shame for the match to be settled by the messiest goal in four, and McGregor in particular will be aggrieved having made two fine saves in the match.
Abel Hernandez (left) made two appearances for Uruguay at the 2014 Fifa World Cup
Mo Diame played under Hull boss Steve Bruce at Wigan
This was West Ham's first Premier League draw since a goalless encounter at Chelsea on 29 January
Hull City manager Steve Bruce has been linked with Newcastle United
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