Dec 24, 2021Houston Oilers Repeat as AFL ChampionsDec. 24, 1961 - George Blanda passed for the only touchdown today and kicked a 46-yard field goal to lead the Houston Oilers to their...
Dec 22, 2021AP Names George Blanda American Football League Player of the YearDec. 22, 1961 - George Blanda, voted the American Football League’s player of the year by The Associated Press, today said this might be...
Nov 14, 2021NFL Star Hornung Reports for Army DutyNov. 14, 1961 - Paul Hornung, the NFL scoring king since 1959, became Private Hornung today when he checked into the Army base at Fort...
Nov 12, 2021Giants Destroy Eagles at Yankee StadiumNov. 12, 1961 - The Giants stormed to a 38-21 victory over the Eagles today before a roaring crowd of 62,800 at Yankee Stadium. As a...