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American Football League Program Art 1960-1966 |
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Bills vs. Chiefs, 1966 |
Bills vs. Patriots, 1963 |
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Some of the most enduring cartoon art in football history came from the early days of the American Football League, 1960-1969. Here are a sampling of the most brilliant designs. |
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Cover art from the AFL's first game regular season game between the Denver Broncos and Boston Patriots, Sept. 9, 1960. |
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New York Titans, 1962. |
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Boston Patriots, preseason 1964. |
Dallas Texans vs Buffalo Bills, 1962. |
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| Houston Oilers vs Los Angeles Chargers, 1960. | San Diego Chargers vs. Buffalo Bills, 1962. |
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Dallas Texans vs. Buffalo Bills, 1960. |
Buffalo Bills vs. New York Titans, 1962. |
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Boston Patriots vs. Houston Oilers, 1961. |
Buffalo Bills vs. Houston Oilers, 1962. |
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Oakland Raiders vs. Buffalo Bills, 1962. |
Kansas City Chiefs vs. Boston Patriots, 1964. |
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Kansas City Chiefs vs. Boston Patriots, 1963. |
Oakland Raiders vs. San Diego Chargers, 1963. |
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Patriots 1963 Thanksgiving game against Bills in Boston. (Special thanks to Andy Beaton for supplying the program cover)
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Boston Patriots vs. Denver Broncos. |
Boston Patriots vs Buffalo Bills, 1964. |
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Boston Patriots vs. New York Jets, 1966. |
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Houston Oilers Boston Patriots, 1966. |
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Joe Namath and the New York Jets, 1966. |
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Various Program Covers
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San Diego Chargers vs. New York Titans, 1962. |
Denver Broncos vs. Boston Patriots, 1962. |
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New York Titans vs. Boston Patriots, 1962. |
New York Jets vs. Kansas City Chiefs, 1964. |
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Halloween Program: Boston Patriots vs. Los Angeles Chargers, 1960. |
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Game played between the Jets and Bills at Rutgers U., birthplace of college football, Aug. 21, 1965. |
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The first AFL Championship Game between the LA Chargers and Houston Oilers at Houston, TX, 1961. |
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This amazing Christmas card from Bud Adams was sent to me by the family of Charlie Hennigan. |
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How about this incredible cartoon from the 1962 AFL Championship? Dallas won, 20-17 in two OT's. |
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And, Artwork From the: WFL, AAFC, USFL and Arena Football League |
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