1960s Timeline

Dec. 28, 1963 - After four years of coming close and on the brink of frustration once more, the Boston Patriots finally came through with...

Dec. 14, 1963 - The end came quietly at 4:36 p.m. today for the grand dame, the Polo Grounds. She was 72. The scoreboard lights atop the...

Dec. 9, 1963 - All season long, this has been one of the questions most often asked around the American Football League — what’s wrong...

Dec. 2, 1963 - Babe Parilli, taunted by a chant that he be removed from the game, accounted for two third-quarter touchdowns yesterday as...

Nov. 9, 1963 - The Bills, led by Jack Kemp’s three touchdown passes and his 14-yard scoring run, created a virtual three-way tie for the...

Oct. 6, 1963 - For the third week in a row, Oakland’s Raiders showed a sad lack of offense after an encouraging start at home. They...

Sept. 28, 1963 - Ageless George Blanda, tearing Buffalo’s secondary to shreds with precision passing in the first half, led the Houston...

Sept. 8, 1963 - Veteran quarterback Tobin Rote and halfback Paul Lowe combined to lead the San Diego Chargers to a 14-10 American...

Jan. 11, 1963 - Jack Kemp (pictured with ball) of the Buffalo Bills is reportedly in top form for the American Football League’s All-Star...

Dec. 20, 1962 - Carlton (Cookie) Gilchrist of the Buffalo Bills, who admits he prefers to run over opponents rather than around them,...

Dec. 13, 1962 - The Buffalo Bills of the American Football League announced today the signing of two Notre Dame players, Daryl Lamonica...

Dec. 8, 1962 - Fullback Cookie Gilchrist became the first American Football League rusher to gain more than 1,000 yards in a season today...

Dec. 2, 1962 - The Buffalo Bills upset Dallas, 23-14, today, but the Texans nevertheless clinched the Western Division crown in the...

Sept. 30, 1962 - Abner Haynes (#28) broke his own team rushing record with 164 yards in 16 carries and Len Dawson passed for 3 touchdowns...

Aug. 15, 1962 - The Boston Patriots spoiled Lou Saban’s home debut as Buffalo coach with a 12-7 victory over the Bills today before...

Jan. 4, 1962 - The Buffalo Bills dismissed Coach Gerard (Buster) Ramsey (pictured) today. He was the fifth head coach to go since the...