Raiders Sneak By Oilers, 52-49, in Highest-Scoring Game in AFL History
Dec. 23, 1963 - Mike Mercer’s 39-yard field goal in the fourth quarter gave the Raiders a 52-49 victory over the Houston Oilers yesterday...
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Dec 9, 2023
Patriots Gain Sole Possession of Eastern Division Lead with Win over Oilers
Dec. 9, 1963 - The Boston Patriots jumped into the driver’s seat in the American Football League’s Eastern Division title race by...
Nov 1, 2023
Patriots Upset Oilers in AFL Contest
Nov. 1, 1963 - Houston Oiler coach Frank “Pop” Ivy stood on the sidelines and admitted he was in shock. He should have been. He had just...
Sep 28, 2023
Oilers Top Bills as Ageless Blanda Shines
Sept. 28, 1963 - Ageless George Blanda, tearing Buffalo’s secondary to shreds with precision passing in the first half, led the Houston...
Sep 7, 2023
Raiders Top Oilers in AFL Opener, 24-13
Sept. 7, 1963 - Tom Flores, the Oakland quarterback, came off the bench in the second half today to lead the Raiders, a last-place team...
Dec 23, 2022
Dec. 23, 1962 - AFL Championship Game | Dallas Texans vs. Houston Oilers
Dec. 23, 1962 - A 24-yard field goal by rookie Tom Brooker (#81) in the second overtime period brought the Dallas Texans a 20-17 victory...
Dec 23, 2022
🚨Dallas Texans Beat Houston Oilers in OT Thriller to Win 1962 AFL Championship
Dec. 23, 1962 - A 24-yard field goal by rookie Tom Brooker (#81) in the second overtime period brought the Dallas Texans a 20-17 victory...
Aug 12, 2021
Blanda Leads Oilers to 35-17 Win over Raiders in AFL Exhibition
Aug. 12, 1961 - George Blanda's passing led the Houston Oilers to an easy 35-17 victory today over the Oakland Raiders in an exhibition...
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