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 6, 2021NFL Setting Attendance RecordsNov. 6, 1961 - The 7 National Football League games yesterday drew 353,084 spectators for a 1-day league record. The top crowd was 62,723...
Nov 5, 2021NFL: Unitas Excels as Colts Upset PackersNov. 5, 1961 - John Unitas and his Baltimore Colt offense came alive with a vengeance today and ripped the Green Bay Packers, 45-21, in...