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1962 Dallas Texans season

NFL team season

NFL team season

FieldValue
logo621021-Texans-Titans-program.jpg
teamDallas Texans (AFL)
teamdisplayDallas Texans
year1962
record11–3
division_place1st AFL Western
ownerLamar Hunt
coachHank Stram
general managerJack Steadman
stadiumCotton Bowl
playoffs**Won [AFL Championship](1962-american-football-league-championship-game)**
(at [Oilers](1962-houston-oilers-season)) 20–17 (2OT)
AFL allstarsQB Len Dawson
HB Abner Haynes
FB Curtis McClinton
G Marvin Terrell
OT Jerry Cornelison
OT Jim Tyrer
TE Fred Arbanas
DB Dave Grayson
LB E.J. Holub
DT Jerry Mays
DT Mel Branch
LB Sherrill Headrick
previous[1961](1961-dallas-texans-season)
next[1963 (K.C. Chiefs)](1963-kansas-city-chiefs-season)
shortnavlinkDal. Texans seasons

(at Oilers) 20–17 (2OT) HB Abner Haynes FB Curtis McClinton G Marvin Terrell OT Jerry Cornelison OT Jim Tyrer TE Fred Arbanas DB Dave Grayson LB E.J. Holub DT Jerry Mays DT Mel Branch LB Sherrill Headrick The 1962 Dallas Texans season was the third and final season of Lamar Hunt's American Football League (AFL) franchise before its relocation to Kansas City from Dallas.

The Texans won their first AFL championship (and only title in Dallas) when they defeated their intrastate rivals, the two-time defending champion Houston Oilers, 20–17 in double overtime—a game which now stands as the second longest game in pro football history and the longest in AFL history.

Coach Hank Stram was named the AFL Coach of the Year and RB Curtis McClinton was named AFL Rookie of the Year. Haynes became the franchise's first 1,000-yard rusher, concluding the season with 1,049 yards and an AFL-high 13 rushing TDs.

The Texans set an AFL record for completion percentage in a season (60.6%). They led the league in both points scored (389), fewest points allowed (233), and total touchdowns (50; 29 passing, 21 rushing) in 1962.

1962 AFL draft

Main article: 1962 American Football League draft

RoundPlayerPositionCollege
1Ronnie Bull]]HalfbackBaylor
2Bill Miller]]EndMiami (Florida)
3Eddie Wilson]]QuarterbackArizona
4Charles Hinton]]TackleNorth Carolina College
4Irv GoodeIrv GoodeCenterKentucky (from Buffalo)
5Bobby PlummerBobby PlummerTackleTCU
5Bobby PlyBobby PlyQuarterbackBaylor (from New York)
5Bill HullBill HullEndWake Forest (from Boston)
6Al HintonAl HintonEndIowa
8Larry Bowie]]TacklePurdue
9Dick Mills]]TacklePittsburgh
10Jim SaxtonJimmy SaxtonHalfbackTexas
11Bobby Hunt]]Defensive backAuburn (from Oakland)
11Guy ReeseGuy ReeseTackleSMU
12Bobby Thompson]]HalfbackArizona
14Bookie BolinBookie BolinGuardMississippi
15Dave GrahamDave GrahamTackleVirginia
16Pettis NormanPettis NormanEndJohn Smith
17Tommy BrookerTommy BrookerEndAlabama
18Joe Carollo]]TackleNotre Dame
19Lee WelchLee WelchHalfbackMississippi State
20Mike SemcheskiMike SemcheskiGuardLehigh
21Kent MartinKent MartinTackleWake Forest
22Jim BernhardtJim BernhardtTackleLinfield
23Russ ForetRuss ForetTackleGeorgia Tech
24Pat TrammellPat TrammellQuarterbackAlabama
25John Burrell]]EndRice
26Walt RappoldWalt RappoldQuarterbackDuke
27Scott TylerScott TylerHalfbackMiami (Ohio)
28Jim ThrushJim ThrushTackleXavier
29Ed RyanEd RyanHalfbackMichigan State
30Don GoodmanDon GoodmanHalfbackFlorida
31Everisto NinoEveristo NinoTackleEast Texas State
32Joel ArringtonJoel ArringtonHalfbackDuke
33Jack WilsonJack WilsonHalfbackDuke
34Roger ShoalsRoger ShoalsCenterMaryland

Roster

Kansas City Chiefsborder=2}};"1962 Dallas Texans roster
**Quarterbacks**

Schedule

Season summary

The Texans clinched their initial AFL Western Division Championship in November and finished with an 11–3 regular season record. Dallas won the 1962 AFL Championship when K Tommy Brooker connected on a 25-yard field goal during the second overtime of the title game, giving the Texans a 20–17 victory at Houston (12/23). Spanning an elapsed time of 77:54, the game still stands as the second-longest contest in pro football history as the franchise claimed its first of three AFL titles. The game is the longest in the history of the American Football League.

Preseason

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vs. [Oakland Raiders](1962-oakland-raiders-season)**W** 13–31–0American Field* (Atlanta)8,000[Recap](https://www.profootballarchives.com/1962afldal.html)
at [San Diego Chargers](1962-san-diego-chargers-season)**L** 0–171–1Balboa Stadium28,555[Recap](https://www.profootballarchives.com/1962afldal.html)
[Oakland Raiders](1962-oakland-raiders-season)**W** 22–62–1Memorial Stadium* (Midland)10,000[Recap](https://www.profootballarchives.com/1962afldal.html)
[Denver Broncos](1962-denver-broncos-season)**L** 24–27 (OT)2–2Farrington Field* (Fort Worth)18,000[Recap](https://www.profootballarchives.com/1962afldal.html)
vs. [Houston Oilers](1962-houston-oilers-season)**L** 31–342–3Miami Orange Bowl* (Miami)27,530[Recap](https://www.profootballarchives.com/1962afldal.html)
  • Special pre-season game site

Regular season

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[Boston Patriots](1962-boston-patriots-season)**W** 42–281–0Cotton Bowl32,000[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/196209080kan.htm)
*Bye*
September 23at **[Oakland Raiders](1962-oakland-raiders-season)****W** 26–162–0Frank Youell Field12,500[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/196209230rai.htm)
September 30[Buffalo Bills](1962-buffalo-bills-season)**W** 41–213–0Cotton Bowl25,500[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/196209300kan.htm)
October 7at **[San Diego Chargers](1962-san-diego-chargers-season)****L** 28–323–1Balboa Stadium23,092[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/196210070sdg.htm)
at [Boston Patriots](1962-boston-patriots-season)**W** 27–74–1Boston University Field23,874[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/196210120nwe.htm)
October 21[New York Titans](1962-new-york-titans-season)**W** 20–175–1Cotton Bowl17,814[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/196210210kan.htm)
October 28at [Houston Oilers](1962-houston-oilers-season)**W** 31–76–1Jeppesen Stadium31,750[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/196210280oti.htm)
November 4[Houston Oilers](1962-houston-oilers-season)**L** 6–146–2Cotton Bowl29,017[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/196211040kan.htm)
November 11at [New York Titans](1962-new-york-titans-season)**W** 52–317–2Polo Grounds13,275[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/196211110nyj.htm)
November 18at **[Denver Broncos](1962-denver-broncos-season)****W** 24–38–2Bears Stadium23,523[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/196211180den.htm)
November 25**[Oakland Raiders](1962-oakland-raiders-season)****W** 35–79–2Cotton Bowl13,557[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/196211250kan.htm)
December 2at [Buffalo Bills](1962-buffalo-bills-season)**L** 14–239–3War Memorial Stadium35,261[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/196212020buf.htm)
December 9**[Denver Broncos](1962-denver-broncos-season)****W** 17–1010–3Cotton Bowl19,137[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/196212090kan.htm)
December 16**[San Diego Chargers](1962-san-diego-chargers-season)****W** 26–1711–3Cotton Bowl18,384[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/196212160kan.htm)
**Note:** Intra-division opponents are in **bold** text.

Postseason

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December 23at [Houston Oilers](1962-houston-oilers-season)**W** 20–17 (2OT)1–0Jeppesen Stadium37,981[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/196212230oti.htm)

Standings

1962 AFL Championship

Main article: 1962 American Football League Championship Game

  • First quarter
    • DAL – Field goal Brooker 16
  • Second quarter
    • DAL – Haynes 28 pass from Dawson (Brooker kick)
    • DAL – Haynes 2 run (Brooker kick)
  • Third quarter
    • HOU – Dewveall 15 pass from Blanda (Blanda kick)
  • Fourth quarter
    • HOU – Field goal Blanda 31
    • HOU – Tolar 1 run (Blanda kick)
  • First overtime
  • no scoring
  • Second overtime
    • DAL – Field goal Brooker 25

References

References

  1. (December 24, 1962). "Dallas wins in sudden death". Milwaukee Sentinel.
  2. (December 24, 1962). "Dallas tips Houston in second overtime". Milwaukee Journal.
  3. [http://www.kcchiefs.com/history/60s/ Kansas City Chiefs History 1960s] {{webarchive. link. (April 21, 2007 ''KCChiefs.com'')
  4. [http://pfref.com/tiny/7NxBm Pro-Football-Reference: In a single season, from 1960 to 1969, in the AFL, in the regular season, sorted by descending Pass Completion %]
  5. "Pro-Football-Reference.com: 1962 AFL Standings, Team & Offensive Statistics".
  6. "1962 Dallas Texans Roster & Players".
  7. (June 2017)
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