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1967 American Football League Championship Game
The 1967 AFL Championship Game was the eighth American Football League American Football League playoffs#Championship summary, championship game, played on December 31 at Oakland Coliseum, Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum in Oakland, California. It matched the Western Division champion 1967 Oakland Raiders season, Oakland Raiders (13–1) and the Eastern Division champion 1967 Houston Oilers season, Houston Oilers (9–4–1) to decide the American Football League (AFL) champion for the 1967 American Football League season, 1967 season. Quarterback Daryle Lamonica, traded from the 1967 Buffalo Bills season, Buffalo Bills in the offseason, led the Raiders to a 13–1 record, throwing 30 touchdown passes in the process. The Oilers went from last place in the East in 1966 Houston Oilers season, 1966 (3–11) to first in 1967, beating out the 1967 New York Jets season, New York Jets by a game. Most of the Oilers' offense centered on big fullback Hoyle Granger, and a midseason qua ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1967 Houston Oilers Season
The 1967 Houston Oilers season was the eighth season for the Tennessee Titans, Houston Oilers as a professional American Football League, AFL franchise (sports), franchise; The team improved on their 1966 Houston Oilers season, previous output of 3–11, with a 9–4–1 record. They won the Eastern Division and qualified for the postseason for the first time in 1962 Houston Oilers season, five seasons, but lost to the 1967 Oakland Raiders season, Raiders in the 1967 American Football League Championship Game, AFL Championship Game at Oakland. Roster Schedule Game summaries Week 16 Playoffs Standings References Houston Oilers seasons 1967 American Football League season by team, Houston Oilers 1967 in sports in Texas, Houston {{Americanfootball-season-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
California
California () is a U.S. state, state in the Western United States that lies on the West Coast of the United States, Pacific Coast. It borders Oregon to the north, Nevada and Arizona to the east, and shares Mexico–United States border, an international border with the Mexico, Mexican state of Baja California to the south. With almost 40million residents across an area of , it is the List of states and territories of the United States by population, largest state by population and List of U.S. states and territories by area, third-largest by area. Prior to European colonization of the Americas, European colonization, California was one of the most culturally and linguistically diverse areas in pre-Columbian North America. European exploration in the 16th and 17th centuries led to the colonization by the Spanish Empire. The area became a part of Mexico in 1821, following Mexican War of Independence, its successful war for independence, but Mexican Cession, was ceded to the U ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1960 American Football League Championship Game
The 1960 American Football League Championship Game was the first AFL title game, played on New Year's Day 1961 at Jeppesen Stadium in Houston, Texas Houston ( ) is the List of cities in Texas by population, most populous city in the U.S. state of Texas and in the Southern United States. Located in Southeast Texas near Galveston Bay and the Gulf of Mexico, it is the county seat, seat of .... With New Year's on Sunday, the major college bowl games were played on Monday, January 2. This was the first time that a major professional football league's playoff game was played in January rather than December. Background Due to the geography set up for the eight teams in the AFL, Houston was put in the Eastern Division with the Boston Patriots, the New York Titans, and the Buffalo Bills, while Los Angeles was paired with the Dallas Texans, Denver Broncos, and Oakland Raiders. Houston, as owned by Bud Adams, made the first big-name deal for a player when they signed Heisman T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1967 Kansas City Chiefs Season
The 1967 Kansas City Chiefs season was the eighth season for the Kansas City Chiefs as a professional AFL franchise, and fifth in Kansas City. Despite their AFL championship win and an appearance in the inaugural AFL-NFL championship game (Super Bowl I) the previous year, the Chiefs did not advance to the postseason ( AFL championship game). The club’s special teams got a boost with the addition of kicker Jan Stenerud from Montana State and kick returner Noland “Super Gnat” Smith from Tennessee State. The seating capacity at Municipal Stadium was increased from 40,000 to 47,000 due to demand. In June, Jackson County voters approved a $43 million bond issue for construction of a sports complex to be completed by 1972. The Chiefs' first non-playoff game against an NFL team resulted in a commanding 66–24 preseason victory over the Chicago Bears at Municipal Stadium on August 23. Injuries again hit the club hard during the regular season as the Chiefs clawed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1966 American Football League Championship Game
The 1966 AFL Championship Game was the seventh American Football League's championship game, played at War Memorial Stadium in Buffalo, New York, on January 1, 1967. It matched the Western Division champion Kansas City Chiefs (11–2–1) and the Eastern Division champion Buffalo Bills (9–4–1) to decide the American Football League (AFL) champion for the 1966 season. The host Bills entered as two-time defending champions, but the visiting Chiefs were three-point favorites, mainly because of their explosive and innovative offense led by head coach Hank Stram. The Bills were a more conventional team with a solid defensive line and a running mindset on offense. The two teams had split their season series, played early in the schedule without weather as a factor, with the road team winning each. The Chiefs defeated the Bills by a score of 31–7, and advanced to Super Bowl I to play against the National Football League (NFL) champion Green Bay Packers. Background The ga ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jacky Lee (American Football)
Jack Ross Lee (July 11, 1938 – May 2, 2016) was an American professional American football, football player who was a quarterback in the American Football League (AFL) for all ten of its seasons (1960–1969). He played college football for the Cincinnati Bearcats football, Cincinnati Bearcats College career After playing football, baseball, and basketball at Ellet High School in Akron, Ohio, he played college football at the University of Cincinnati. In 1958–1959, Lee was the Cincinnati Bearcats football, Bearcats' most valuable player (MVP) and an all-conference quarterback. In 1960, he was MVP of the Senior Bowl. Professional career In 1960 AFL season, 1960, he was the first quarterback ever drafted by the American Football League's Houston Oilers, where he split time with George Blanda in the Oilers' 1960 Houston Oilers season, 1960 and 1961 Houston Oilers season, 1961 American Football League#AFL Championship Games, AFL Championship seasons. In 1961, Lee threw for 457 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pete Beathard
Peter Falconer Beathard ( ; born March 7, 1942) is an American former professional football player who was a quarterback in the American Football League (AFL), National Football League (NFL), and World Football League (WFL). He is the younger brother of former NFL executive Bobby Beathard and is Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback C. J. Beathard’s great-uncle. College career Born and raised in southern California, Beathard graduated from El Segundo High School in 1960 and played college football in Los Angeles at USC. As a junior, he led the Trojans to the national championship in 1962. Both he and Ron Vander Kelen, the Wisconsin quarterback were named the Players Of The Game in the 1963 Rose Bowl, which USC won, 42–37.2008 Rose Bowl Program , [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hoyle Granger
Hoyle John Granger ( ; Retrieved July 29, 2020 born March 7, 1944) is an American former professional player who was a in the (AFL) and (NFL). He played |
1967 New York Jets Season
The 1967 New York Jets season was the eighth season for the team in the American Football League (AFL). The season began with the team trying to improve on their 6–6–2 record from 1966 under head coach Weeb Ewbank. The Jets finished with an 8–5–1 record (their first winning season). Third year quarterback Joe Namath had the best season of his career becoming the first quarterback in pro football history to throw for 4,000 yards in a season (he threw for 4,007 yards). It remains a club record as of 2024. In addition, Namath also posted career highs in touchdown passes (26) and interceptions (28). Roster Schedule Game summaries Week 16 Standings External links1967 team stats New York Jets seasons New York Jets New York Jets The New York Jets are a professional American football team based in the New York metropolitan area. The Jets compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member of the American Football Conference (AFC) AFC East, East division ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1966 Houston Oilers Season
The 1966 Houston Oilers season was the seventh season for the Houston Oilers as a professional AFL franchise; The team failed to improve on their previous output of 4–10, winning only three games. The Oilers failed to qualify for the playoffs for the fourth consecutive season, and were swept by the expansion Miami Dolphins. With that, they became the first team in the Super Bowl era from either league to be swept by an expansion team. This wouldn't happen again until 1995 when the Cleveland Browns were swept by the Jacksonville Jaguars. Season schedule Two bye weeks were necessary in 1966, as the league expanded to an odd-number (9) of teams;one team was idle each week (three teams were idle in week one). The Oilers played each team twice, except for two from other division (Kansas City, San Diego) Standings References Houston Oilers seasons Houston Oilers Houston Houston ( ) is the List of cities in Texas by population, most populous city in the U.S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1967 Buffalo Bills Season
The 1967 Buffalo Bills season was the team's eighth season in the American Football League. It was the second season with the Bills for head coach Joe Collier.Collier coached the Bills from 1966–1968 Buffalo was coming off a season in which they were one game away from the first Super Bowl, but could only win four games in 1967. It was Buffalo's first losing season since 1961. Personnel Staff/coaches Final roster Offseason 1967 NFL/AFL draft Regular season Season schedule Note: *Intra-division opponents are in bold text. Game summaries Week 14 Standings Awards and records References Buffalo Bills on Pro Football Reference |
Daryle Lamonica
Daryle Pasquale Lamonica (July 17, 1941 – April 21, 2022) was an American professional football quarterback who played in the American Football League (AFL) and the National Football League (NFL) for 12 seasons, primarily with the Oakland Raiders. Lamonica was drafted by the NFL Green Bay Packers in round 12 with the 168th overall pick. He spent his first four seasons mostly as a backup for the Buffalo Bills, who selected him in the 24th round of the 1963 AFL Draft. Lamonica played his next eight seasons as the primary starter of the Raiders, including after they joined the NFL through the AFL–NFL merger. Nicknamed "the Mad Bomber" due to his affinity for throwing the long pass in virtually any situation, Lamonica led the Raiders to four consecutive division titles between 1967 and 1970, along with an appearance in Super Bowl II. Lamonica was twice named AFL Most Valuable Player (the only player to win multiple league MVPs in its history), in addition to receiving three ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |