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American Football League: Quick Facts

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Facts

Also Known As AFL
Date 1960 - 1970
Areas Of Involvement American football • professionalism
Related People Lamar Hunt

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George Blanda, wearing number 16 for the Houston Oilers, prepares to throw a football during a mid-1960s American Football League game, with teammates and crowd visible.
Paul Lowe of the Los Angeles Chargers, wearing jersey number 23, runs with the football as a Houston Oilers defender pursues him during an AFL game at a crowded stadium.
Joe Namath, wearing number 12 for the New York Jets, stands ready to pass the football during a game, surrounded by players in green and white uniforms.
Bart Starr of the Green Bay Packers, wearing a number 15 jersey and yellow helmet, prepares to throw a football during Super Bowl I.
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