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Playing in multiple professional football leagues is not an uncommon thing to do. In the late 1940s and into the 1950s, there are a great many players that played in the All American Football Conference (AAFC) and the National Football League. In the 1960s and 1970s, there are a lot of players that spent time [...]
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We recently received a great question from Brad in Massachusetts. He asked what franchise, of all the franchises that were part of the old American Football League (AFL), has gone on to experience the most success. Success is a subjective term that means different things to different people. All of the following information is based [...]
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Rival Leagues of the NFL The National Football League is far and away the king when it comes to professional football. The popularity of the NFL has grown immensely in recent years, but it has been the main force in pro football since the 1920s. Every so often, a rival league will form to challenge [...]
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The Denver Broncos first season was with the American Football League in that leagues first season of operation, 1960. In fact, the Broncos are the only one of all ten of the AFL teams that merged into the NFL in 1970 that hasn’t changed its name or moved to a new location. The early Broncos, [...]
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The Raiders Debt To The Vikings, Chargers, and Bills Most Raiders fans don’t know it, but they owe a debt of gratitude to three franchises in the NFL. Without the Minnesota Vikings, San Diego Chargers, and Buffalo Bills, the Raiders may not even exist right now. In 1960, the owners of the Minnesota AFL franchise [...]
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The Achievements of Al Davis While many may argue that the game of professional football has passed Al Davis by, and they may be correct, no one can argue the achievements he has made as part of the Oakland Raiders. Al Davis, more than any other modern day team owner, has lived and breathed professional [...]
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