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1960 Houston Oilers season
NFL team season (inaugural)
NFL team season (inaugural)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| team | Houston Oilers |
| logo | 601009-Oilers-Titans-program.jpg |
| year | 1960 |
| record | 10–4 |
| division_place | 1st AFL Eastern |
| owner | Bud Adams |
| general manager | Don Suman |
| coach | Lou Rymkus |
| stadium | Jeppesen Stadium |
| playoffs | **Won [AFL Championship](1960-american-football-league-championship-game)** |
| (vs. [Chargers](1960-los-angeles-chargers-season)) 24–16 | |
| previous | *none* |
| no_prevseason | true |
| shortnavlink | Oilers seasons |
(vs. Chargers) 24–16 The 1960 Houston Oilers season was the first season for the Houston Oilers as a professional American football franchise; Head Coach Lou Rymkus led the Oilers to the AFL Eastern Division title, with a 10–4 record. It was also the first American Football League season. It ended with a 24–16 victory in the AFL championship game at home over the Los Angeles Chargers (10–4).
Player movements
AFL draft
In the 1960 AFL draft, the Houston Oilers selected the following players.
- Peter Arena, G, Northwestern
- Dick Bass, HB, College of Pacific
- William Bohler, E/T, St. Ambrose
- Larry Cadwell, T, Louisville
- Billy Cannon, HB, Louisiana State
- Doug Cline, LB, Clemson
- DeJustice Coleman, HB, Illinois
- Bob Crandall, HB, New Mexico
- Cleatus Drinnon, C, Hardin–Simmons
- John Gremer, G, Illinois
- George Herring, G/T, North Texas State
- Steve Johnson, QB, Pepperdine
- John Lands, E, Montana
- Jacky Lee, QB, Cincinnati
- Bruce Maher, HB, Detroit
- Don Mattson, T, Southern California
- Mike McGee G, Duke
- Hugh McInnis, E, Mississippi State
- Max Messner, T, Cincinnati
- George Mulholland, E, New Mexico State
- Gary O'Steen, HB, Alabama
- Gene Prebola, E, Boston University
- Palmer Pyle T, Michigan State
- William Roach, T, Texas Christian
- Robert Simms, E, Rutgers
- Phillip Snowden, QB, Missouri
- Don Underwood, G/T, McNeese State
- Duane Whetstone, FB, George Washington
- Bob White FB, Ohio State
- Maury Youmans, T, Syracuse
Regular season
- The Oilers scored an important victory over the NFL when they signed the Heisman Trophy winner, All-America running back Billy Cannon of LSU. Cannon joined other Oiler offensive stars such as veteran quarterback George Blanda.
Roster
| Houston Oilers | border=2}};" | **1960 Houston Oilers roster** |
|---|---|---|
| **Quarterbacks** |
Preseason
Schedule
| Houston Oilers | year=1960 | border=2}}" | Week | Houston Oilers | year=1960 | border=2}}" | Date | Houston Oilers | year=1960 | border=2}}" | Opponent | Houston Oilers | year=1960 | border=2}}" | Result | Houston Oilers | year=1960 | border=2}}" | Record | Houston Oilers | year=1960 | border=2}}" | Venue | Houston Oilers | year=1960 | border=2}}" | Attendance | Houston Oilers | year=1960 | border=2}}" | Recap | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. [Dallas Texans](1960-dallas-texans-season) | L 10–27 | 0–1 | Skelly Field | 12,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| at [Los Angeles Chargers](1960-los-angeles-chargers-season) | L 13–22 | 0–2 | Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum | 11,500 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| [Denver Broncos](1960-denver-broncos-season) | **W** 42–3 | 1–2 | Jeppesen Stadium | 19,500 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| vs. [New York Titans](1960-new-york-titans-season) | **W** 30–14 | 2–2 | Ladd Memorial Stadium | 10,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| at [Dallas Texans](1960-dallas-texans-season) | L 3–24 | 2–3 | Cotton Bowl | 51,000 |
Regular season
Schedule
| Houston Oilers | year=1960 | border=2}}" | Week | Houston Oilers | year=1960 | border=2}}" | Date | Houston Oilers | year=1960 | border=2}}" | Opponent | Houston Oilers | year=1960 | border=2}}" | Result | Houston Oilers | year=1960 | border=2}}" | Record | Houston Oilers | year=1960 | border=2}}" | Venue | Houston Oilers | year=1960 | border=2}}" | Attendance | Houston Oilers | year=1960 | border=2}}" | Game Recap | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
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| September 11 | at [Oakland Raiders](1960-oakland-raiders-season) | **W** 37–22 | 1–0 | Kezar Stadium | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/196009110rai.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| September 18 | [Los Angeles Chargers](1960-los-angeles-chargers-season) | **W** 38–28 | 2–0 | Jeppesen Stadium | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/196009180oti.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| September 25 | [Oakland Raiders](1960-oakland-raiders-season) | **L** 13–14 | 2–1 | Jeppesen Stadium | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/196009250oti.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| *Bye* | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 9 | **[New York Titans](1960-new-york-titans-season)** | **W** 27–21 | 3–1 | Jeppesen Stadium | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/196010090oti.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 16 | [Dallas Texans](1960-dallas-texans-season) | **W** 20–10 | 4–1 | Jeppesen Stadium | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/196010160oti.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 23 | at **[New York Titans](1960-new-york-titans-season)** | **W** 42–28 | 5–1 | Polo Grounds | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/196010230nyj.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 30 | at **[Buffalo Bills](1960-buffalo-bills-season)** | **L** 24–25 | 5–2 | War Memorial Stadium | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/196010300buf.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 6 | at [Denver Broncos](1960-denver-broncos-season) | **W** 45–25 | 6–2 | Bears Stadium | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/196011060den.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 13 | at [Los Angeles Chargers](1960-los-angeles-chargers-season) | **L** 21–24 | 6–3 | Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/196011130sdg.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 20 | [Denver Broncos](1960-denver-broncos-season) | **W** 20–10 | 7–3 | Jeppesen Stadium | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/196011200oti.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 25 | at **[Boston Patriots](1960-boston-patriots-season)** | **W** 24–10 | 8–3 | Nickerson Field | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/196011250nwe.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 4 | at [Dallas Texans](1960-dallas-texans-season) | **L** 0–24 | 8–4 | Cotton Bowl | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/196012040kan.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 11 | **[Buffalo Bills](1960-buffalo-bills-season)** | **W** 31–23 | 9–4 | Jeppesen Stadium | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/196012110oti.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 18 | **[Boston Patriots](1960-boston-patriots-season)** | **W** 37–21 | 10–4 | Jeppesen Stadium | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/196012180oti.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| **Note:** Intra-division opponents are in **bold** text. |
Regular Season Game summaries
Week 1 (Sunday, September 11, 1960): at [[1960 Oakland Raiders season|Oakland Raiders]]
Week 2 (Sunday, September 18, 1960): vs. [[1960 Los Angeles Chargers season|Los Angeles Chargers]]
- Point spread: Oilers –6½
- Time of game:
| Los Angeles Chargers | year=1960 | border=2}}" | Chargers | Game statistics | Houston Oilers | year=1960 | border=2}}" | Oilers | First downs | Rushes–yards | Passing yards | Passes | Sacked–yards | Net passing yards | Total yards | Return yards | Punts | Fumbles–lost | Penalties–yards | Time of possession |
|---|
Week 3 (Sunday, September 25, 1960): vs. [[1960 Oakland Raiders season|Oakland Raiders]]
Week 5 (Sunday, October 9, 1960): vs. [[1960 New York Titans season|New York Titans]]
Week 6 (Sunday, October 16, 1960): vs. [[1960 Dallas Texans season|Dallas Texans]]
Week 7 (Sunday, October 23, 1960): at [[1960 New York Titans season|New York Titans]]
Week 8 (Sunday, October 30, 1960): at [[1960 Buffalo Bills season|Buffalo Bills]]
Week 9 (Sunday, November 6, 1960): at [[1960 Denver Broncos season|Denver Broncos]]
Week 10 (Sunday, November 13, 1960): at [[1960 Los Angeles Chargers season|Los Angeles Chargers]]
- Point spread: Oilers Pick'em
- Time of game:
| Houston Oilers | year=1960 | border=2}}" | Oilers | Game statistics | Los Angeles Chargers | year=1960 | border=2}}" | Chargers | First downs | Rushes–yards | Passing yards | Passes | Sacked–yards | Net passing yards | Total yards | Return yards | Punts | Fumbles–lost | Penalties–yards | Time of possession |
|---|
Week 11 (Sunday, November 20, 1960): vs. [[1960 Denver Broncos season|Denver Broncos]]
Week 12 (Friday, November 25, 1960): at [[1960 Boston Patriots season|Boston Patriots]]
Week 13 (Sunday, December 4, 1960): at [[1960 Dallas Texans season|Dallas Texans]]
Week 14 (Sunday, December 11, 1960): vs. [[1960 Buffalo Bills season|Buffalo Bills]]
Week 15 (Sunday, December 18, 1960): vs. [[1960 Boston Patriots season|Boston Patriots]]
Notable stats
| Player | Comp. | Att. | Comp% | Yards | TD's | INT's |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Blanda (HOU) | 169 | 363 | 46.6 | 2413 | 24 | 22 |
Standings
Source:
Postseason
| Houston Oilers | year=1960 | border=2}}" | Round | Houston Oilers | year=1960 | border=2}}" | Date | Houston Oilers | year=1960 | border=2}}" | Opponent | Houston Oilers | year=1960 | border=2}}" | Result | Houston Oilers | year=1960 | border=2}}" | Venue | Houston Oilers | year=1960 | border=2}}" | Attendance | Houston Oilers | year=1960 | border=2}}" | Recap | [AFL Championship](1960-afl-championship-game-vs-san-diego-chargers) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Los Angeles Chargers](1960-los-angeles-chargers-season) | **W** 24–16 | Jeppesen Stadium | 32,183 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/196101010oti.htm) |
1960 AFL Championship Game (Sunday, January 1, 1961): vs. [[1960 Los Angeles Chargers season|Los Angeles Chargers]]
Main article: 1960 American Football League Championship Game
Royce Womble 6 REC, 29 YDS
- Point spread: Oilers –5
- Time of game:
| Los Angeles Chargers | year=1960 | border=2}}" | Chargers | Game statistics | Houston Oilers | year=1960 | border=2}}" | Oilers | First downs | Rushes–yards | Passing yards | Passes | Sacked–yards | Net passing yards | Total yards | Return yards | Punts | Fumbles–lost | Penalties–yards | Time of possession |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | 17 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 30–190 | 40–100 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 171 | 301 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 21–41–2 | 16–32–0 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 3–28 | 0–0 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 143 | 301 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 333 | 401 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 165 | 153 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 4–41.0 | 5–34.0 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2–0 | 0–0 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 3–15 | 4–54 |
References
References
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- (January 2, 1961). "Blanda paces Oilers to AFL title". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
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