Houston Oilers Repeat as AFL Champions
Dec. 24, 1961 - George Blanda passed for the only touchdown today and kicked a 46-yard field goal to lead the Houston Oilers to their...
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Dec 22, 2021
AP Names George Blanda American Football League Player of the Year
Dec. 22, 1961 - George Blanda, voted the American Football League’s player of the year by The Associated Press, today said this might be...
Oct 13, 2021
Blanda’s Field Goal Gives Oilers 31-31 Tie with Patriots
Oct. 13, 1961 - George Blanda kicked a 25-yard field goal five seconds before the final gun today to give the Houston Oilers a 31-31 tie...
Oct 8, 2021
NFL: Hornung Dominant as Packers Drop Colts, 45-7
Oct. 8, 1961 - Paul Hornung (#5, far right) of the Green Bay Packers put on a scoring show today in a 45-7 victory over the Baltimore...
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