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Dec 28, 2023

Boston Patriots Win AFL Eastern Division Title with Victory over Bills

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, 2023

Last Game Played at Polo Grounds is Jets Loss

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, 2023

Bills Crush Jets, 45-14, as Gilchrist Scores Five Touchdowns

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, 2023

Pats Top Bills at Freezing Fenway Park

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, 2023

Bills Win Third Straight in Beating Broncos in Buffalo

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, 2023

Raiders Shut Out in Buffalo

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...

Sep 28, 2023

Oilers Top Bills as Ageless Blanda Shines

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

Sep 8, 2023

Chargers Top Bills in Season Opener, 14-10

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, 2023

Kemp and Blanda to Share QB Duties at AFL All-Star Game

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, 2022

Bills’ Cookie Gilchrist is AFL Player of the Year

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

Dec 13, 2022

Bills Sign Lamonica and Hoerster of Notre Dame

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

Dec 8, 2022

Bills’ Cookie Gilchrist Breaks AFL Rushing Record

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, 2022

Texans Clinch AFL West Despite Loss to Bills

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

Sep 30, 2022

Texans Top Bills as Haynes Breaks Team Rushing Record

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, 2022

Patriots Top Bills, 12-7, in AFL Exhibition Game

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, 2022

AFL: Buffalo Bills Fire Head Coach

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