This Day in The NFL

Seventeen Named to Inaugural Pro Football Hall

January 29, 1963 58

Y.A. Tittle Erupts: 7 TDs and 505 Yards Power Giants’ 1962 Shootout Win

October 28, 1962 44

AFL All-Star Debut: West Outscores East 47–27 in 1962 Showcase

January 7, 1962 39

Packers Claim Title: Green Bay Wins First Home Championship 37–0 in 1961

December 31, 1961 49

Jim Brown Explodes: 242 Yards and 4 TDs Power Browns’ 1961 Rout

November 19, 1961 37

Oilers Make History: Houston Wins First AFL Championship in 1961

January 1, 1961 43

Johnny Unitas’ Historic Streak Ends: 47-Game TD Run Snapped in 1960

December 11, 1960 40

AFL Kicks Off: Broncos Edge Boston in Historic 1960 League Opener

September 9, 1960 44

Rozelle’s Surprise Election Ends NFL Stalemate

January 26, 1960 63

Patriots Born: AFL Adds Eighth Franchise in 1959 Milestone Moment

November 16, 1959 55