List of American Football League players
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The following is a list of men who played for the American Football League
(AFL, 1960–1969), as well as AFL coaches, administrators, and contributors.
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American Football League
The American Football League was a major American Professional Football league that operated from 1960 until 1969, when the established National Football League merged with it. The upstart AFL operated in direct competition with the more established NFL throughout its existence...
(AFL, 1960–1969), as well as AFL coaches, administrators, and contributors.
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- Bud AbellBud AbellHarry Everett 'Bud' Abell is a former American football player. A linebacker, he played college football at the University of Missouri, and played professionally in the American Football League for the Kansas City Chiefs from their 1966 AFL Championship season through 1968.-See also:*Other...
- Ray AbruzzeseRay AbruzzeseRaymond Lewis Abruzzese, Jr. , was an American college and professional football player.Abruzzese was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania...
- Ken AdamsonKen AdamsonKen Adamson is a former American college and professional football player. An offensive guard, he played college football at the Notre Dame University, and played professionally in the American Football League for the Denver Broncos from 1960 through 1962. He was an AFL All-Star in 1961.-See...
- Tom AddisonTom AddisonTom Addison was a professional American football linebacker and sports labor leader, and is a member of the South Carolina Athletic Hall of Fame.- Playing career :...
(Born 1936 4 year All-Star founder/1st Pres AFL Players Association) - Ben AgajanianBen AgajanianBenjamin James Agajanian "The Toeless Wonder" is an American former collegiate and Professional Football player. He was born in Santa Ana, California. A placekicker, he played college football at the University of New Mexico...
(One of only two men who played in the AAFCAll-America Football ConferenceThe All-America Football Conference was a professional American football league that challenged the established National Football League from 1946 to 1949. One of the NFL's most formidable challengers, the AAFC attracted many of the nation's best players, and introduced many lasting innovations...
, the AFLAmerican Football LeagueThe American Football League was a major American Professional Football league that operated from 1960 until 1969, when the established National Football League merged with it. The upstart AFL operated in direct competition with the more established NFL throughout its existence...
, and the NFL) - Harold Akin
- Ted AlflenTed AlflenTed Alflen was an American college and professional football player. A defensive back and halfback, he played college football at Springfield College, and played professionally in the American Football League for the Denver Broncos in 1969, and in the Canadian Football League for the Montreal...
- Bruce AlfordBruce AlfordHerbert Bruce Alford, Jr. is a former American football player. As a placekicker, he played college football at Texas Christian University, and played professionally for the National Football League's Washington Redskins in 1967 and for the American Football League's Buffalo Bills in 1968 and...
- Don AllardDon AllardDonald J. Allard was an American college and Professional Football player originally selected by the Washington Redskins in the first round of the 1959 NFL Draft....
- Buddy AllenBuddy AllenElihu "Buddy" Allen, Jr. is a former professional American football halfback in the American Football League. He played college football at Utah State University, and played professionally for the Denver Broncos in 1961.-External links:*...
- Chuck AllenChuck AllenCharles Richard Allen is a former American collegiate and Professional Football player. He was a linebacker who played for the American Football League's San Diego Chargers, and the National Football League's Pittsburgh Steelers, and Philadelphia Eagles...
- Dalva AllenDalva AllenDalva Ray Allen is a former American football defensive end who played professionally in the American Football League . He played college football at the University of Houston. He played for the Houston Oilers on their AFL championship teams in 1960 and 1961, and for the Oakland Raiders from...
- Don AllenDon AllenDonald Ray "Don" Allen is a former professional American football fullback in the American Football League. He played college football at the University of Texas, and played professionally for the Denver Broncos in 1960.-References:...
- George Allen
- Jackie AllenJackie AllenJack Franklin Allen is a former American collegiate and Professional Football player. A defensive back, after graduating from South Oak Cliff High School in Dallas, Texas, he played college football at Baylor University...
- Jim AllisonJim AllisonJames Russell "Jim" Allison is a former American football fullback in the American Football League. He played college football at El Camino College and San Diego State University...
- Buddy AllistonBuddy AllistonVaughn Samuel "Buddy" Alliston Jr. is a former American football linebacker. He played college football at the University of Mississippi, and played professionally in the American Football League for the Denver Broncos in 1960.-References:...
- Lance AlworthLance AlworthLance Dwight Alworth is a former American collegiate and Professional Football wide receiver. He is a member of the College Football Hall of Fame and the Pro Football Hall of Fame...
(born 1940, holds all-time record for most games, career, with over 200 yards receiving [5], AFL MVPAmerican Football League Most Valuable PlayersDuring its ten-year existence , the American Football League's best player for each year was called the Most Valuable Player by some sports-news sources and the Player of the Year by others...
1963) - Dave AmesDave AmesDavid Randolph "Dave" Ames was an American football defensive back and halfback. He played college football at the University of Richmond, and played professionally in the American Football League for the New York Titans and the Denver Broncos in 1961...
- Billy Anderson
- Dick AndersonDick AndersonRichard Paul Anderson is a former American football safety for the AFL's and NFL's Miami Dolphins, where he played for his entire ten year career from 1968 to 1977 missing one of those seasons with a knee injury....
- Max Anderson
- Ralph Anderson
- Lou AndrusLou AndrusLouis John Andrus is a former professional American football linebacker American Football League. He played one season for the for the Denver Broncos . He played college football at Brigham Young University....
- Houston AntwineHouston AntwineHouston J. Antwine is a former college and professional American football player from Southern Illinois University. He was drafted by the American Football League's Houston Oilers, then traded to the Boston Patriots in 1961. He is in the Southern Illinois University Athletic Hall of Fame...
(born 1939) - Jim AppleJim AppleJames Dunbar "Jim" Apple was a professional American football halfback in the American Football League for the New York Titans in 1961. He played college football at Uppsala University.-External links:*...
- Scott AppletonScott AppletonGordon Scott Appleton was an American football defensive lineman in the American Football League. He played college football at the University of Texas, which won the national championship in 1963...
- Fred ArbanasFred ArbanasFrederick Vincent Arbanas is an American former college and professional football player. Drafted out of Michigan State by the American Football League's Dallas Texans in 1961, he missed the 1961 season with injuries...
(born 1939) - Dan ArcherDan ArcherDaniel G. "Dan" Archer is a former American football offensive tackle in the American Football League. he played college football at the University of Oregon, and then professionally for the Oakland Raiders in 1967 and for the Cincinnati Bengals in 1968. He currently lives in Mill Valley,...
- Ray Armstrong
- Doug AsadDoug AsadDouglas "Doug" Samuel Asad is a former American football tight end in the American Football League...
- Jack AtchasonJack AtchasonJohn Dean "Jack" Atchason John Dean "Jack" Atchason John Dean "Jack" Atchason (born November 16, 1936 in Springfield, Illinois is a former American football end. He played college football at Western Illinois University, and played professionally in the American Football League in 1960, for the...
- Bill AtkinsBill AtkinsWilliam Ellis Atkins was an American football defensive back and punter from Auburn University who played for the San Francisco 49ers in the National Football League, and in the American Football League for the Buffalo Bills, the New York Titans/Jets, and the Denver Broncos...
- Pervis AtkinsPervis AtkinsPervis R. Atkins, Jr. is a former American football player. He played college football at New Mexico State University, where he was a halfback, flanker, and placekicker. In 1959 he became the first of four straight New Mexico State University players to lead the nation in rushing yardage with...
- Al AtkinsonAl AtkinsonAllen Edward Atkinson is a former American football linebacker who played in the American Football League and the National Football League . He played high school ball at Monsignor Bonner High School. He played college football at Villanova University, where he was a linebacker...
- Frank AtkinsonFrank AtkinsonFranklyn Rhem Atkinson is a former professional American football defensive lineman who played in the National Football League and the American Football League . He played college football at Stanford University, where he was a defensive tackle...
- George Atkinson
- Joe AuerJoe AuerJoseph Auer was an American football running back. He played collegiately for Georgia Tech and professionally in the American Football League for the Buffalo Bills , and the Miami Dolphins...
- Hank AutryHank AutryMelvin Henry "Hank" Autry is a former American football player in the American Football League and the National Football League . He played college football at University of Southern Mississippi, where he was a center...
- Ken AveryKen AveryKenneth William Avery is a former college and professional American football player. He played college football at University of Southern Mississippi, where he was a linebacker...
- Joe AvezzanoJoe AvezzanoJoe Avezzano is a former American football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at Oregon State University from 1980 to 1984, compiling a record of 6–47–2...
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- Gene BabbGene BabbGene Walter Babb is a former American football fullback and linebacker in the National Football League for the San Francisco 49ers and the Dallas Cowboys. He also played in the American Football League for the Houston Oilers in 1962 and 1963...
- Martin BaccaglioMartin BaccaglioMartin Hoppe "Marty" Baccaglio is a former American football defensive end. He played college football at San José State University. He played professionally in the American Football League for the San Diego Chargers in 1968 and for the Cincinnati Bengals 1968-1969...
- Jay BachmanJay BachmanJay Lance Bachman is a former American football player. He graduated from Ross High School and played college football at the University of Cincinnati, where he was a center, and then played professionally in the American Football League for the Denver Broncos in 1968 and 1969 seasons and for the...
- Teddy BaileyTeddy BaileyWilliam Theodore "Teddy" Bailey was a college and professional American football player.Teddy Bailey is a nationally syndicated sports writer.- Birth: :...
- Bill Baird
- Art Baker
- Johnny Baker
- Larry BakerLarry BakerLarry Baker is a former American college and professional football player. An offensive tackle, he played college football at Bowling Green State, and played professionally in the American Football League for the New York Titans in 1960.-See also:...
- Ralph BakerRalph BakerRalph Robert Baker is a former professional American football player.Baker was drafted in both the 1964 AFL and NFL drafts—the Pittsburgh Steelers selected him with their 3rd-round pick, while the New York Jets used their 6th-round pick to select him...
- Pete BanaszakPete BanaszakPete Banaszak is a former player of college and professional American football. A running back, he played college football at the University of Miami, and played professionally in the American Football League for the Oakland Raiders from 1966 through 1969, and for the NFL Raiders through...
- Tony BanfieldTony BanfieldTony Banfield was an American college and Professional Football player, an original Houston Oiler. A defensive back, he played college football at Oklahoma State University, and played professionally in the American Football League for the Oilers from 1960 through 1963, and in 1965...
- Estes BanksEstes BanksEstes McLeod Banks is a former American football running back who played in the American Football League. Banks was an 8th round selection out of Colorado by the Oakland Raiders in the 1967 Common Draft. He would play for the Raiders in 1967 and the Cincinnati Bengals in 1968.-References:...
- Al BansavageAl BansavageAlbert Anthony Bansavage is a former American football linebacker who played in the American Football League.-High school career:Bansavage prepped at Union City High School in Union City, New Jersey....
- Joe BarbeeJoe BarbeeJoe Barbee was a college and professional American football defensive tackle. He played college football at Kent State, and played professionally in the American Football League for the Oakland Raiders in 1960....
- Rudy BarberRudy BarberRudolph Barber was a college and professional American football linebacker. He played college football at Bethune-Cookman, and played professionally in the American Football League for the Miami Dolphins in 1968....
- Stew BarberStew BarberStewart C. Barber is a former American collegiate and Professional Football player.An offensive tackle from Penn State University, He played his entire career in the American Football League with the Buffalo Bills from 1961 through 1969.He was an American Football League All-Star five consecutive...
- Charley BarnesCharley BarnesCharles Edward Barnes is a former football end in the American Football League for the Dallas Texans. He played college football at the University of Arkansas and University of Louisiana at Monroe. Charlie was drafted in the eighth round of the 1961 NFL Draft by the Washington Redskins...
- Ernie BarnesErnie BarnesErnest “Ernie” Eugene Barnes, Jr. was an African-American painter, well-known for his unique style of elongation and movement. He was also a professional football player, actor and author.- Childhood :...
(born 1938) - Larry Barnes
- Pete BarnesPete BarnesPeter G. Barnes is a former American football linebacker who played professionally in the American Football League and the National Football League . He played college football at Southern University. He played professionally in the AFL for the Houston Oilers in 1967 and 1968, and the San Diego...
- Walt BarnesWalt Barnes (defensive lineman)Walter Charles Barnes is a former American football defensive lineman in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins and the Denver Broncos. He played college football at the University of Nebraska and was drafted in the second round of the 1966 NFL Draft. Barnes was also selected...
- Bob BarrettBob BarrettRobert Patrick Barrett was an American football offensive end in the American Football League for the Buffalo Bills in 1960. He played college football at Baldwin-Wallace College.-See also:...
- Jan BarrettJan BarrettJan Barrett was an American college and professional football player. He played college football at Fresno State University, where he was an offensive end. He played professionally in the American Football League for the Oakland Raiders in 1963 and 1964.-See also:*Other American Football League...
- Al BarryAl BarryAllan Barry is a retired American football offensive lineman. He played college football at the University of Southern California and was drafted in the 30th round of the 1953 NFL Draft....
- Odell BarryOdell BarryOdell Barry was an American college and professional football player. He played college football at Findlay University under head coach Byron E. Morgan, where he was a wide receiver. He played professionally in the American Football League for the Denver Broncos in 1964 and 1965.-See also:*Other...
- Jim Barton
- Glenn BassGlenn BassGlenn Alden Bass is a former collegiate and professional American football player. He played college football at East Carolina University. A flanker, he played professionally in the American Football League for the Buffalo Bills from 1961 through 1966, and for the Houston Oilers in 1966 and 1967...
- Norm BassNorm BassNorman Delaney Bass, Jr. is a former American college and professional football player. A safety, he played college football at the University of the Pacific, and played professionally in the American Football League for the Denver Broncos in 1964. Bass suffers from rheumatoid arthritis...
- Ted Bates
- Mike BattleMike BattleMichael Leonard Battle is a former American football player in the American Football League . and the National Football League...
- Walter BeachWalter BeachWalter Beach III is a former American football player. A safety, he played college football at the Central Michigan University, where he was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1986...
- Byron BeamsByron BeamsByron Donnell Beams was an American football defensive and offensive tackle who played professionally in the National Football League and the American Football League . He played college football at Notre Dame. Beams was a 20th round selection of the Los Angeles Rams in the 1957 NFL Draft...
- Pete BeathardPete BeathardPeter Falconer Beathard is a former American collegiate and Professional Football quarterback who played professionally in the American Football League , the National Football League , and the World Football League ....
- Al BeauchampAl BeauchampAlfred Beauchamp is a former American football linebacker. he played college football at Southern University, and played professionally in the American Football League in 1968 and 1969 for the Cincinnati Bengals, and for the National Football League's Bengals from 1970 through 1975 and the...
- Joe BeauchampJoe BeauchampJoe Beauchamp was an American college and professional football player. A defensive back, he played college football at Iowa State University, and played professionally in the American Football League for the San Diego Chargers from 1966 through 1969, and for the Chargers in the NFL from 1970...
- Tom BeerTom BeerThomas John Beer was an American football player who played at the University of Houston and professionally for the Denver Broncos of the American Football League and the NFL's Boston Patriots and New England Patriots....
- Dave BehrmanDave BehrmanDavid Wesley Behrman is a former American football offensive lineman in the American Football League for the Buffalo Bills and the Denver Broncos.-Buffalo Bills:...
- Tom BeierTom BeierThomas Eugene Beier is a former American football safety at the University of Miami and professionally for the Miami Dolphins of the American Football League.-See also:* Other American Football League players...
- Jim BeirneJim BeirneJim Beirne was a wide receiver who played collegiately at Purdue University, where he was an All-American, and professionally for the Houston Oilers of the American Football League, and the NFL's Oilers and San Diego Chargers.-See also:...
- Bobby BellBobby BellBobby Lee Bell, Sr is a former professional American football linebacker/defensive end. He is a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, the College Football Hall of Fame, and was a member of the Chiefs' team that won Super Bowl IV against the Minnesota Vikings.- High school career :He excelled in...
- Eddie Bell
- Henry Bell
- Joe BellinoJoe BellinoJoseph Michael Bellino is a former American football halfback in the American Football League for the Boston Patriots. He won the Heisman Trophy in 1960.-Early life:...
- George BelottiGeorge BelottiGeorge D. Belotti was an American football offensive lineman. A center, he played college football at the University of Southern California, and played professionally in the American Football League for the Houston Oilers in 1960 and 1961, and for the San Diego Chargers in 1961...
- Ceasar Belser
- Al BemillerAl BemillerAlbert Delane Bemiller is a former American football offensive lineman for Syracuse University and in the American Football League for the Buffalo Bills, playing on two league championship teams.-Buffalo Bills:...
- Phil Bennett
- Duane BensonDuane BensonDean Duane Benson is a former American football linebacker. He played college football at Hamline University...
- Ron BergerRon BergerRon Berger was an American college and professional football player. A defensive end, he played college football at Wayne State University, and played professionally in the American Football League and National Football League for the Boston/New England Patriots.-Career:Berger began his career...
- Bill BergeyBill BergeyWilliam Earl Bergey is a former American collegiate and Professional Football player. He played collegiately for Arkansas State University and for the American Football League's Cincinnati Bengals and the NFL Philadelphia Eagles....
- Frank BernardiFrank BernardiFrank Dominic Bernardi is a former American football defensive back who played professionally in the National Football League and the American Football League . He played college football at the University of Colorado at Boulder...
- Ed BernetEd BernetEdward Nelson Bernet is a former American football tight end. He played college football at Southern Methodist University, and played professionally for the National Football League's Pittsburgh Steelers in 1955, then returned to his hometown in 1960 to play for the American Football League's...
- Lee BernetLee BernetLee Bernet is a former American college and professional football player. An offensive tackle, he played college football at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, and played professionally for the American Football League's Denver Broncos in 1965 and 1966.Bernet played high school football at...
- Royce BerryRoyce BerryRoyce Berry was a defensive end in the American Football League and National Football League. He played from 1969 to 1976 in the American Football League and then the National Football League....
- Elvin BetheaElvin BetheaElvin Lamont Bethea is a former American football defensive end who played his entire career with the Houston Oilers...
- Randy BeverlyRandy BeverlyRandy Beverly is a former professional American football player. He played cornerback for the American Football League's New York Jets and is best known for making two key interceptions that helped the Jets to their historic victory in Super Bowl III in 1969.-Early career:Beverly grew up in...
(born 1944, intercepted two passes in the end zone in Super Bowl IIISuper Bowl IIISuper Bowl III was the third AFL-NFL Championship Game in professional American football, but the first to officially bear the name "Super Bowl". This game is regarded as one of the greatest upsets in sports history...
) - Verlon BiggsVerlon BiggsVerlon Marion Biggs was an American football defensive end in the American Football League and National Football League. He played for the New York Jets in Super Bowl III, but felt he didn't receive enough credit for the Jets' playoff win against the Oakland Raiders in the AFL Championship Game...
- Fred BiletnikoffFred BiletnikoffFrederick S. "Fred" Biletnikoff is a former American football wide receiver and coach. He spent the majority of his professional playing and coaching days with the Oakland Raiders...
- Rodger BirdRodger BirdRodger Bird is a former professional American football player for the American Football League's Oakland Raiders. He was a defensive back.He played college football at Kentucky.-See also:...
- Dan BirdwellDan BirdwellDan Birdwell was an American college and professional football player. A defensive lineman, he played collegiately for the University of Houston and professionally for the Oakland Raiders of the American Football League from 1962 to 1969...
- Joe BiscahaJoe BiscahaJoseph Daniel Biscaha is a former American football player. An offensive end, he played college football at the University of Richmond, and played professionally in the National Football League for the New York Giants in 1959, and in the American Football League for the Boston Patriots in 1960...
- Sonny BishopSonny BishopErwin Wilfred Bishop is a former college and Professional Football player. An offensive lineman, he played college football at Fresno State University, and played professionally in the American Football League for the Dallas Texans and the Oakland Raiders in 1963, and for the Houston Oilers from...
- Charlie BivinsCharlie BivinsCharles Louis Bivins is a retired American football running back who played for the NFL's Chicago Bears and Pittsburgh Steelers and the American Football League's Buffalo Bills. Bivins played college football at Morris Brown College....
- George BlairGeorge BlairGeorge Blair is a former halfback for the University of Mississippi football Rebels , playing in the 1958 Gator Bowl , and the 1959 Sugar Bowl , and the 1960 Sugar Bowl...
- George BlandaGeorge BlandaGeorge Frederick Blanda was a collegiate and professional football quarterback and placekicker...
(born 1927, AFL MVPAmerican Football League Most Valuable PlayersDuring its ten-year existence , the American Football League's best player for each year was called the Most Valuable Player by some sports-news sources and the Player of the Year by others...
1961) - Sid BlanksSid BlanksSid Blanks is a retired American college and professional football player. A halfback, he played college football at Texas A&I University, and played professionally in the American Football League for the Houston Oilers from 1964 through 1968. He also played for the Boston Patriots on the AFL in...
- Phil BlazerPhil BlazerPhilip Paul Blazer is a former American football offensive guard. He played college football at the University of North Carolina, and played professionally in the American Football League for the Buffalo Bills in 1960.-See also:* Other American Football League players...
- Hubert BoboHubert BoboHubert Lee Bobo was an American football linebacker. He played college football at Ohio State, and played professionally in the American Football League for the Los Angeles Chargers in 1960 and for the New York Titans from 1961-1962...
- Dewey BohlingDewey BohlingDewey Bohling is a former college and professional American football player. A halfback, he played college football at Hardin-Simmons University, and played professionally in the American Football League for the New York Titans and the Buffalo Bills between the 1960 and 1961.-Stats:-See also:*...
- Johnny BookmanJohnny BookmanJohn Dolan "Johnny" Bookman was a professional American football cornerback in the National Football League and the American Football League . He played for three seasons for the NFL's New York Giants and the AFL's Dallas Texans and New York Titans.-External links:...
- Emerson BoozerEmerson BoozerEmerson Boozer is a former running back in the American Football League and in the NFL. In the last year of separate drafts by the AFL and the NFL, Boozer signed with the AFL's New York Jets, rather than with an NFL team. He played his entire professional career with the Jets...
- Nate BordenNate BordenNathaniel Borden was a professional American football defensive end in the National Football League and the American Football League.-Early life:...
- Ron BotchanRon BotchanRonald Leslie "Ron" Botchan is a retired American football official from the National Football League . Prior to that he was an American football linebacker in the American Football League from 1960 to 1962. As an official, Botchan worked as an umpire for nearly his entire NFL career and wore the...
- Jim Boudreaux
- Tommy Boutwell
- Max BoydstonMax BoydstonMax Ray Boydston was a professional gridiron football end who played in the National Football League , the Canadian Football League , and the American Football League .-College career:...
- Garland BoyetteGarland BoyetteGarland Boyette was a professional linebacker in the American Football League for the Houston Oilers and in the NFL for the St. Louis Cardinals and the Houston Oilers . He played in the Canadian Football League for the Montreal Alouettes from 1964 to 1965. In 1974 he finished he played for the...
- George Boynton
- John Boynton
- Danny BrabhamDanny BrabhamDanny Brabham was a professional American football player who played linebacker for six seasons for the Houston Oilers and Cincinnati Bengals.-References:...
- Phil Brady
- John BramlettJohn BramlettJohn "the Bull" Bramlett is a former American Football linebacker who played from 1965 to 1971 on four teams, the Denver Broncos, the Miami Dolphins and the Boston Patriots in the American Football League and the Patriots and the Atlanta Falcons in the National Football League . He was a two time...
- Mel BranchMel BranchMelvin Leroy Branch was a college and professional American football defensive end for the Dallas Texans, the Kansas City Chiefs and the Miami Dolphins in the American Football League....
- Solomon Brannan
- Hezekiah BraxtonHezekiah BraxtonHezekiah Ezekial Braxton II was a professional American football player who played running back for two seasons for the San Diego Chargers and Buffalo Bills.-References:...
- Alex Bravo
- Don BreauxDon BreauxDonald Carl Breaux is a former collegiate and Professional Football player at McNeese State and in the American Football League and former Offensive Coordinator for the NFL Washington Redskins. It was his second stint under head coach Joe Gibbs and with the team.-Playing career:Breaux attended...
- Bob BreitensteinBob Breitenstein (offensive lineman)Bob Breitenstein was a professional American football player who played offensive lineman for five seasons for the Denver Broncos, Minnesota Vikings, and Atlanta Falcons.-References:...
- Jim BrewingtonJim BrewingtonJim Brewington is a former professional American football player. He played for the Oakland Raiders of the American Football League during the 1961 AFL season....
- Bobby Brezina
- Bob BriggsBob Briggs (American football)Robert James "Bob" Briggs was an American football defensive lineman who played in the American Football League and the National Football League. He played seven seasons for the San Diego Chargers, Cleveland Browns, and Kansas City Chiefs.-References:...
- Marlin BriscoeMarlin BriscoeMarlin Oliver Briscoe is a former American collegiate and Professional Football wide receiver/quarterback who played professionally for nine years...
(born 1945, first black in modern era to play, and then start, at quarterback, 1968 AFL) - Jon Brittenum
- Bob BrodheadBob BrodheadBob Brodhead was the Athletic Director at Louisiana State University from 1982-1987. He is also the author of Sacked! The Dark Side of Sports at Louisiana State University Brodhead attended Duke University where he played quarterback on the football team...
- J.W. Brodnax
- Tom Brooker
- Bob Brooks
- Aaron Brown
- Barry Brown
- Bill Brown
- Charley Brown
- Charlie BrownCharlie Brown (American Football League player)Charles Edward Brown is a former American football defensive back in the National Football League for the Chicago Bears. He played college football at Syracuse University, and in 1968, he played for the American Football League's Buffalo Bills...
- Don Brown
- Doug Brown
- Fred Brown
- Hardy BrownHardy BrownHardy Brown was an American football linebacker in the National Football League, All-America Football Conference, and the American Football League. He played college football at the University of Tulsa and then professionally for the San Francisco 49ers, Washington Redskins, and the Denver Broncos...
(One of only two men who played in the AAFCAll-America Football ConferenceThe All-America Football Conference was a professional American football league that challenged the established National Football League from 1946 to 1949. One of the NFL's most formidable challengers, the AAFC attracted many of the nation's best players, and introduced many lasting innovations...
, the AFLAmerican Football LeagueThe American Football League was a major American Professional Football league that operated from 1960 until 1969, when the established National Football League merged with it. The upstart AFL operated in direct competition with the more established NFL throughout its existence...
, and the NFL) - Willie Brown
- Charlie Browning
- Claude Brownlee
- Dick Brubaker
- Charlie Brueckman
- Bob BruggersBob BruggersBob Bruggers was a professional American football player who played linebacker for five seasons for the Miami Dolphins and San Diego Chargers.-References:...
- Sam Brunelli
- Fred BruneyFred BruneyFred K. Bruney is a former college and professional American football defensive back.Bruney played halfback on both the offensive and defensive sides of the ball for the Ohio State University Buckeyes from 1950 to 1952. He scored six touchdowns for the Buckeyes in the 1952 season, but he was...
- Bob Bryant
- Buck BuchananBuck BuchananJunious "Buck" Buchanan was an American collegiate and professional Football defensive tackle. He played for the Kansas City Chiefs in the American Football League and in the National Football League ....
(1940–1992) - Tim Buchanan
- Tom BuckmanTom Buckman-Career:Buckman played with the Denver Broncos of the American Football League during the 1969 AFL season. He had also previously been drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the twelfth round of the 1969 NFL Draft....
- Ed BuddeEd BuddeEdward Leon Budde , a product of Denby High School in Detroit, Michigan and later Michigan State University, was the number one draft pick of the American Football League's Kansas City Chiefs in 1963....
(born 1940) - Bill BudnessBill BudnessBill Budness was a professional American football player who played linebacker for seven seasons for the Oakland Raiders. Bill played in Super Bowl II in 1967.-References:...
- Tom Budrewicz
- George BuehlerGeorge BuehlerGeorge Siegrist Buehler, Jr. is a former American football offensive lineman in the American Football League and the National Football League.-High school career:...
- Gary BugenhagenGary BugenhagenGary Alan Bugenhagen is a former professional American football offensive lineman in the American Football League and in the National Football League. He was the 4th round draft pick of the Buffalo Bills in the 1967 NFL Draft, playing offensive tackle there in 1967 and also playing with the...
- Drew Buie
- Fred Bukaty
- Frank BuncomFrank BuncomFrank James Buncom, Jr. was an American football linebacker in the American Football League .-High school career:Buncom prepped at Dorsey High School in Los Angeles.-Professional career:...
- Nick BuonicontiNick BuonicontiNicholas Anthony Buoniconti is a former American Football League and NFL Hall of Fame middle linebacker, who played for the Boston Patriots and Miami Dolphins....
- Jerry BurchJerry BurchGerald Thomas "Jerry" Burch is a former American football tight end in the National Football League with the Oakland Raiders. He played collegiately for the Georgia Tech football team....
- Chris BurfordChris BurfordChristopher William Burford, III is a former American football wide receiver. Burford was a master of sideline receptions for the Dallas Texans and the Kansas City Chiefs. What he lacked in great speed or physical presence, he made up for by running perfectly choreographed pass routes that...
(born 1938) - Bobby BurnettBobby BurnettBobby Clell Burnett is a former college and professional American football player.Originally a halfback from the University of Arkansas, Burnett in 1966, his first year with the American Football League's Buffalo Bills, had a combined total of 1,185 yards rushing and receiving, with over 12 yards...
(born 1943, American Football League Rookie of the YearAmerican Football League Rookies of the YearIn each year of its ten-year existence , numerous sports-news services named their choice for the American Football League's best first-year player...
1966) - Ode BurrellOde BurrellOde Burrell, Jr. was an American college and professional football player. A halfback, he played college football at Mississippi State University, and played professionally in the American Football League for the Houston Oilers from 1964 through 1969. He was an American Football League All-Star...
- Leon Burton
- Ron BurtonRon BurtonRonald E. "Ron" Burton became a college All-American running back at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, a member of the Northwestern Hall of Fame, and a member of the College Football Hall of Fame....
(1936–2003) - Gerry BussellGerry BussellGerald Wheeler Bussell is a former American football defensive back who played for the American Football League's Denver Broncos. He played collegiately for the Georgia Tech football team....
- Bob Butler
- Bernie Buzyniski
- George (Butch) Byrd (born 1941)
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- John Cadwell
- Johnny Cagle
- Dan Callahan
- Jim Campbell
- Ken Campbell
- Stan CampbellStan CampbellStanley Hugh Campbell was an American collegiate and professional football player. He played professionally for the NFL's Detroit Lions and Philadelphia Eagles, and ended his football career with the American Football League's Oakland Raiders in 1962.-Personal:After his football career, Campbell...
- Woody Campbell
- Justin CanaleJustin CanaleJustin Canale was a professional American football player who played offensive lineman for five seasons for the Boston Patriots and Cincinnati Bengals. He finished his career with the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League, winning a Grey Cup championship in 1970.Justin Canale came back...
- Whit Canale
- Joe Cannavino
- Billy CannonBilly CannonWilliam Abb "Billy" Cannon is an All-American, 1959 Heisman Trophy winner and 2008 inductee into the College Football Hall of Fame from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, and one of the American Football League's most celebrated players.He was born in Philadelphia, Mississippi, and moved...
(born 1937, made All-League as a halfback in 1961 and as a tight end in 1969) - Bob Cappadona
- Gino CappellettiGino CappellettiGino Cappelletti is a former American collegiate and Professional Football player. He played at the University of Minnesota, and was a star in the American Football League for the Boston Patriots...
(born 1934, AFL MVPAmerican Football League Most Valuable PlayersDuring its ten-year existence , the American Football League's best player for each year was called the Most Valuable Player by some sports-news sources and the Player of the Year by others...
1964, AFL's All-Time Leading Scorer) - Wray CarltonWray CarltonLinwood Wray Carlton is a former American collegiate and professional football running back who played professionally in both Canada and the U.S....
- Al CarmichaelAl CarmichaelAlbert "Al" Reinhold Carmichael was an American collegiate and professional football player, a halfback, wide receiver, and kick returner.-Professional career:...
- Paul Carmichael
- Reg Carolan
- Don Carothers
- Ken CarpenterKen Carpenter (American football)Kenneth Leroy Carpenter is a former American and Canadian football player who played in the National Football League from 1950–1953, the Canadian Football League from 1954–1959, and the American Football League in 1960...
- Preston CarpenterPreston CarpenterVerba Preston Carpenter was a professional American football player who played wide receiver, tight end, running back and special teams for eleven seasons for five different teams in the National Football League and the American Football League...
- Ron CarpenterRon CarpenterRonald Nelson Carpenter is a defensive tackle who played seven seasons in the National Football League for the Cincinnati Bengals. He attended North Carolina State University.-References:...
- Levert Carr
- John Carrell
- Ed Carrington
- Jim Carroll
- Johnny Carson
- Kern Carson
- Larry CarwellLarry CarwellLarry Carwell was an American college and professional football player. A cornerback, he played college football at Iowa State University, and played professionally in the American Football League for the Houston Oilers in 1967 and 1968 and the Boston Patriots in 1969...
- Rick CasaresRick CasaresRichard Jose "Rick" Casares is a former American college and professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League and the American Football League for twelve seasons in the 1950s and 1960s...
- Tim Casey
- John Cash
- Tom Cassese
- Carmen Cavalli
- Ronnie CavenessRonnie CavenessRonald Glen Caveness is a former American football linebacker for the American Football League's Houston Oilers and Kansas City Chiefs from 1965 to 1968....
- Grady Cavness
- Dan Chamberlain
- Edgar ChandlerEdgar ChandlerEdgar Thomas Chandler, Jr. was an American Professional Football player who played linebacker for six seasons, for the Buffalo Bills in the American Football League and the NFL, and for the NFL New England Patriots. Chandler was a two-time All-American at the University of Georgia...
- John CharlesJohn Charles (American football)John St. Charles is a former American football cornerback and safety who played eight seasons in the National Football League. Previously he played college football at Purdue University where he was an All-American in 1966, and prior to that played at Linden High School in Linden, New...
- Carl Charon
- B.W. Cheeks
- Don Chelf
- George Chesser
- Jim CheyunskiJim CheyunskiJames M. Cheyunski James M. Cheyunski James M. Cheyunski (born December 29, 1945 in Bridgewater, Massachusetts is a former American football linebacker in the NFL for the Boston/New England Patriots, Buffalo Bills, and the Baltimore Colts. He played college football at Syracuse University....
- Ed ChlebekEd Chlebek-External links:...
- Max ChoboianMax ChoboianMax John Choboian was an American collegiate and Professional Football quarterback who played professionally in the American Football League . Born in Tulare, California, he played only one season in the AFL for the Denver Broncos and started seven games. He died of lung cancer.-External links:...
- Steve ChomyszakSteve ChomyszakStephen John Chomyszak was an American football defensive lineman in the American Football League and the National Football League...
- Dick Chorovich
- Dick ChristyDick ChristyDick Christy is an American and former collegiate and professional football player. The 5'11", 191 lb. Christy was a star halfback at North Carolina State University from 1955 to 1957, leading them to the 1957 Atlantic Coast Conference Championship in his senior year...
- Earl ChristyEarl ChristyEarl Christy is a former professional American football player who played cornerback for three seasons for the New York Jets....
- Don ChurchwellDon ChurchwellDonnis Hanson Churchwell , nicknamed "Bull", was an American football offensive tackle in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins. He also played for the Oakland Raiders of the American Football League...
- Tom CichowskiTom Cichowski-Biography:Cichowski was born Thomas John Cichowski on June 13, 1944 in New Britain, Connecticut.-Career:Cichowski played two seasons with the Denver Broncos of the American Football League. Previously, he had been drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the second round of the 1966 NFL Draft.He played...
- Jack ClancyJack ClancyJack David Clancy is a former American football wide receiver who played for the Miami Dolphins in 1967 and 1969 and for the Green Bay Packers in 1970. He also played in college for the University of Michigan Wolverines from 1963 to 1966....
- Howard Clark
- Hagood ClarkeHagood ClarkeHagood Clarke, III is a former American college and professional football player who was a defensive back in the American Football League for five seasons in the 1960s...
- Bobby Clatterbuck
- Doug ClineDoug ClineCharles Douglas Cline was a professional American football player who played linebacker for seven seasons for the Houston Oilers and the San Diego Chargers of the American Football League....
- Dave Cloutier
- Bert CoanBert CoanElroy Bert Coan III is a former American football player. He is most notable because of his extraordinary speed and size and because he was the central figure in a dispute over the 1960 college football game between the University of Kansas Jayhawks and the University of Missouri Tigers, the...
- Gene Cockrell
- Don Coffey
- Abe Cohen
- Jim ColcloughJim ColcloughJames Michael Colclough was an American football end in the American Football League.Colclough played college football at Boston College. He then played one season in the Canadian Football League with the Montreal Alouettes and was an original Boston Patriot in the American Football League's...
(1936–2004) - Fred Cole
- Al Coleman
- J.C. Collins
- Ray Collins
- Dick Compton
- Dan ConnersDan ConnersDan Conners is a graduate of St. Marys Area High School and a former American college and professional football player who played linebacker for the American Football League's Oakland Raiders from 1964 through 1969, and for the NFL Raiders from 1970 through 1974...
- Greg CookGreg CookGregory Lynn Cook , is a former American collegiate and Professional Football quarterback.-Early career:...
(born 1946, American Football League Rookie of the YearAmerican Football League Rookies of the YearIn each year of its ten-year existence , numerous sports-news services named their choice for the American Football League's best first-year player...
1969) - Ed Cooke
- Bob CoolbaughBob CoolbaughIrwin Robert Coolbaugh was an American football wide receiver in the American Football League for the Oakland Raiders. He played college football at the University of Richmond and was drafted in the fifteenth round of the 1961 AFL Draft. Coolbaugh was also drafted in the 12th round of the 1961...
- Thurlow CooperThurlow CooperSheldon Thurlow Cooper was a college and professional American football player. A tight end, he played college football at the University of Maine, and played professionally in the American Football League as an original New York Titan in the 1960 through 1962 AFL seasons...
- Jim CorcoranKing CorcoranJames Sean Patrick "King" Corcoran was an American football quarterback in the Atlantic Coast Football League, Seaboard Football League, World Football League, and briefly in the American Football League. Corcoran played college football, mostly as a back-up, for the Maryland Terrapins...
- Olie CordillOlie CordillOlie James Cordill was a professional American football halfback in the National Football League. A 1st round selection in the 1940 NFL Draft out of Rice University, Cordill played for the Cleveland Rams in that year.-External links:...
- Walt CoreyWalt CoreyWalter Martin Corey is a former professional American football linebacker. He played college football for the University of Miami....
- Jerry CornelisonJerry CornelisonJerry Gale Cornelison is a former gridiron football offensive tackle who played professionally in the Canadian Football League and the American Football League ....
- Bruce CosletBruce CosletBruce Coslet is a former American college and professional football player and professional football coach. A tight end, he played for the University of the Pacific and in 1969 debuted with the American Football League's Cincinnati Bengals...
- Dave CostaDave CostaDavid Joseph Costa is a former American football defensive tackle. He played college football at the University of Utah and in the American Football League with the Oakland Raiders from 1963 through 1965, the Buffalo Bills in 1966, and the Denver Broncos from 1967 through 1969...
- Paul CostaPaul Costa-See also:*Other American Football League players...
- Jim CoxJim Cox (American football)Jim Cox Jim Cox Jim Cox (born James Ellingson Cox is former professional American football guard. He was a member of the San Francisco 49ers of the All-America Football Conference.-External links:*...
- Larry Cox
- Eric CrabtreeEric CrabtreeEric Leslie Crabtree is a former American football wide receiver in the American Football League and the National Football League. He played seven seasons for the Denver Broncos , the Cincinnati Bengals , and the New England Patriots .- See also :*Other American Football League players...
- Dobie Craig
- Gary Crane
- Paul CranePaul CranePaul Crane is a former professional American football player who played Center for seven seasons for the New York Jets....
- Hilton Crawford
- Jim CrawfordJim Crawford (American football)Jim Crawford is a former professional American football player who played running back for five seasons for the Boston Patriots. He ran for 1078 yards and caught for 501 in 5 years. He was nicknamed "cowboy".-References:...
- Ken CriterKen CriterKen Criter is an American college and professional football player who played for the American Football League's Denver Broncos. Criter graduated from New Holstein High School in New Holstein, Wisconsin. He went on to attend the University of Wisconsin–Madison, where he played college football...
- Bobby Crockett
- Monte Crockett
- Bill Cronin
- Bobby CrossBobby CrossRobert Joe Cross was an American football offensive lineman in the National Football League for the Chicago Bears, the Los Angeles Rams, the San Francisco 49ers, and the Chicago Cardinals. Cross also played in the American Football League for the Boston Patriots. He played college football for...
- Jim CrottyJim CrottyJames Richard Crotty is a former American football defensive back in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins and in the American Football League for the Buffalo Bills. He played college football at the University of Notre Dame and was drafted in the 12th round of the 1960 NFL...
- Jake CrouthamelJake CrouthamelJohn Jacob Crouthamel graduated with a B.A. in history from Dartmouth College in 1960. He was the first football player to sign with the Dallas Cowboys but was traded to the Boston Patriots in 1960. He was head football coach at Dartmouth from 1971-1977 and became athletic director at Syracuse...
- Al Crow
- Wayne CrowWayne CrowWayne Crow was a professional American football player who played running back for four seasons for the Oakland Raiders and Buffalo Bills.-References:...
- Harry CrumpHarry CrumpHarry M. Crump is a former American football fullback who played for the Boston Patriots in the American Football League. He played college football for Boston College.-References:...
- Doug CrusanDoug CrusanDouglas Gordon Crusan Jr. is a former American football offensive tackle who played seven seasons in the National Football League for the Miami Dolphins. He played in Super Bowls VI, VII, and VIII. Crusan was the starting offensive tackle for the 1972 Super Bowl Champion Miami Dolphins, the only...
- Larry CsonkaLarry CsonkaLarry Richard Csonka is a former collegiate and professional American football fullback.-Childhood:One of six children, Csonka was born in Stow, Ohio where he was raised on a farm by his Hungarian family...
(Miami Dolphin's all-time leading rusher, Super Bowl VIII MVP) - Walt CudzikWalt CudzikWalter Jacob Cudzik was an American football center in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins...
- Curley CulpCurley CulpCurley Culp is a former professional American football player. An offensive and defensive lineman, he played college football at Arizona State University, was the NCAA heavyweight wrestling champion while at ASU, and played professionally in the American Football League for the Kansas City Chiefs...
- Ed CulpepperEd CulpepperEd Culpepper is a former defensive tackle in the National Football League. He played two seasons with the Chicago Cardinals before moving with the team to St. Louis, Missouri before the 1960 NFL season. Culpepper was later selected in the 1961 NFL Expansion Draft by the Minnesota Vikings and would...
- Ed Cummings
- Carl CunninghamCarl CunninghamCarl Madison Cunningham is a former professional American football player who played linebacker for five seasons for the Denver Broncos and New Orleans Saints....
- Dick CunninghamDick Cunningham (American football)Richard Karekin Cunningham is a former American football linebacker. He played in the American Football League for the Buffalo Bills and in the National Football League for the Buffalo Bills, the Houston Oilers, and the Philadelphia Eagles from 1967 to 1973...
- Jay Cunningham
- Mike CurrentMike CurrentMichael Current was a college and professional offensive lineman in the 1960s and '70s.Current played left tackle for the Ohio State Buckeyes under head coach Woody Hayes. After backing up All American Jim Davidson as a sophomore, Current became a starter as junior in 1965...
- Gary CutsingerGary CutsingerGary Leon Cutsinger is a former professional American football player who played defensive end for six seasons for the Houston Oilers....
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- Frank D'Agostino
- Mike D'AmatoMike D'Amato (American football)Michael Anthony "Mike" D'Amato is a former American football defensive back. A safety, he played college football at Hofstra University, and played professionally in the American Football League for the New York Jets in the 1968 season...
- Bill Danenhauer
- Eldon DanenhauerEldon DanenhauerEldon Danenhauer was a college and professional American football offensive tackle. He played collegiately at the Pittsburg State University in Pittsburg, Kansas, and professionally in the American Football League with the Denver Broncos from 1960 through 1965. He was an AFL All-Star in 1962 and...
- George DaneyGeorge DaneyGeorge Anthony Daney was a college and professional football player. Born in Washington, Pennsylvania, he played collegiately for Texas-El Paso, and went to the American Football League's Kansas City Chiefs as a first-round draft choice in 1968...
- Clem DanielsClem DanielsClemon C. Daniels Jr. is an American former Professional Football star in the American Football League who also played in the NFL.-College career:...
(born 1937, AFL MVPAmerican Football League Most Valuable PlayersDuring its ten-year existence , the American Football League's best player for each year was called the Most Valuable Player by some sports-news sources and the Player of the Year by others...
1963) - Dave Daniels
- Bill Darnall
- Dan DarraghDan DarraghDaniel Meyer Darragh , is a former American collegiate and Professional Football player. He played college football at William & Mary. A quarterback, he played professionally in the American Football League for the Buffalo Bills from 1968 through 1969, and for the NFL Bills in 1970...
- Ben DavidsonBen DavidsonBenjamin Earl Davidson is a former collegiate and professional American football player between 1961 and 1972, most notably in the American Football League with the Oakland Raiders from 1964 through 1969, and for the NFL Raiders from 1970 through 1972. He had also played in the NFL for the league...
- Cotton DavidsonCotton DavidsonFrancis Marion Davidson , known by his nickname "Cotton" Davidson, was an American collegiate and Professional Football quarterback...
- Pete Davidson
- Bob DavisBob Davis (quarterback)Robert Ellersie Davis, Jr. is a former American collegiate and Professional Football quarterback. He played at the University of Virginia...
- Dick Davis
- Jack DavisJack Davis (American football)John James Davis is a former American football guard in the American Football League for the Boston Patriots. He played college football at the University of Maryland and was drafted in the fifteenth round of the 1958 NFL Draft by the Washington Redskins.-External links:*...
(Boston Patriots) - Jack J. Davis (Denver BroncosDenver BroncosThe Denver Broncos are a professional American football team based in Denver, Colorado. They are currently members of the West Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
) - Marvin Davis
- Bill Dawson
- Len DawsonLen DawsonLeonard Ray "Len" "Lenny" Dawson is a former American collegiate and Professional Football quarterback who attended Purdue University and went on to play for three professional teams, most notably the Dallas Texans/Kansas City Chiefs...
(born 1935, AFL MVPAmerican Football League Most Valuable PlayersDuring its ten-year existence , the American Football League's best player for each year was called the Most Valuable Player by some sports-news sources and the Player of the Year by others...
1962) - Al Day
- Tom DayTom DayThomas Frederick Day was an American football player. A defensive end, he played college football at North Carolina A&T State University, and professionally in the American Football League for the Buffalo Bills and the San Diego Chargers...
- Bob DeeBob DeeRobert Henry Dee was an American football defensive end in the National Football League and the American Football League...
- Nick DeFelice
- Dick Degen
- Steve DeLongSteve DeLongSteven Cyril DeLong was an American football defensive lineman who played professionally in the American Football League and the National Football League . He played collegiately for the University of Tennessee, and professionally for the San Diego Chargers and Chicago Bears...
- Sam DeLucaSam DeLucaSaverio Frank "Sam" DeLuca was an American Professional Football offensive lineman in the American Football League and later a radio and television football coverage broadcaster. He played six seasons, three for the Los Angeles/San Diego Chargers and three for the New York Jets. He was a member of...
- Gerry DeLucca
- Guy DennisGuy DennisGuy Durell Dennis, Jr. is a former American college and professional football player who was an offensive lineman in the National Football League for seven seasons in the 1960s and 1970s...
- Al Denson
- John DenvirJohn DenvirJohn Denvir is a former professional American football guard. He played for the Denver Broncos of the American Football League during the 1962 AFL season....
- Don Deskins
- Wayne DeSutter
- Chuck DeVliegher
- Willard DewveallWillard DewveallWillard Charles Dewveall is a former American football end. He was the first player to jump from one American professional football league to another, leaving the National Football League's Chicago Bears to play for the American Football League's Houston Oilers for the 1961 season...
- Bill Diamond
- Charley Diamond
- Eldridge DickeyEldridge DickeyEldridge Reno Dickey was an American football player. After playing for Tennessee State University from 1965–1968, he was drafted in 1968 by the Oakland Raiders in the 1st round as the 25th overall pick. Dickey became the first African-American quarterback selected in the first round by an AFL or...
- Wallace Dickey
- Bo DickinsonBo DickinsonRichard Lee "Bo" Dickinson is a former professional American football running back who played six seasons in the American Football League . Dickinson was a 6th round selection out of University of Southern Mississippi by the Chicago Bears of the National Football League in the 1957 NFL Draft...
- John Diehl
- Tony DiMidio
- Tom DimitroffTom Dimitroff, Sr.Thomas George Dimitroff was a Gridiron football player and coach. He is the father of current Atlanta Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff....
- Tom Dimmick
- Tony Discenzo
- John DittrichJohn DittrichJohn Dittrich was a player in the National Football League and American Football League for the Chicago Cardinals, Green Bay Packers, Oakland Raiders, and the Buffalo Bills as a guard...
- Joe DiVitoJoe DiVitoJoseph Charles DiVito is a former American collegiate and Professional Football quarterback and punter for the Boston College Eagles and the Denver Broncos of the American Football League.-Boston College:...
- Hewritt DixonHewritt DixonHewritt Dixon was a professional American football player who played running back for seven seasons for the American Football League's Denver Broncos and Oakland Raiders, and one season for the Raiders in the National Football League. He was an AFL All-Star in 1966, 1967, and 1968, and an AFC-NFC...
- Oliver Dobbins
- John DockeryJohn DockeryJohn Dockery is an American sportscaster and former American football defensive back who played for the New York Jets and later the Pittsburgh Steelers from 1968 to 1973. He was drafted by the Jets out of Harvard...
- Leon Dombrowski
- Marty DomresMarty DomresMartin Francis Domres is a former American collegiate and professional football player. From Columbia University, he was drafted in the first round of the Common Draft as a quarterback by the American Football League's San Diego Chargers. Domres played in nine professional football seasons from...
- Tom DomresTom DomresThomas "Tom" Bruce Domres was a professional American football defensive tackle in the American Football League and the National Football League . Born in Marshfield, Wisconsin., he played for the Houston Oilers and the Denver Broncos...
- Gene Donaldson
- Roger Donnahoo
- Ben Donnell
- Al DorowAl DorowAlbert Richard "Al" Dorow was an American collegiate and Professional Football quarterback. He played collegiately for Michigan State and professionally in the National Football League and the American Football League....
- Dick Dorsey
- Al Dotson
- Bob DoughertyBob DoughertyRobert William "Bob" Dougherty was a professional American football linebacker in the National Football League and the American Football League . He played for the NFL's Los Angeles Rams and Pittsburgh Steelers , and the AFL's Oakland Raiders ....
- John H. Douglas
- Dick Doyle
- Elbert DrungoElbert DrungoElbert J. Drungo, Jr. is a former American football offensive lineman for one season in the American Football League for the Houston Oilers, then seven more seasons with the Oilers in the National Football League. He finished his career with the Buffalo Bills. Drungo played college football at...
- Elbert DubenionElbert DubenionElbert Dubenion was an American football wide receiver. He played college football for Bluffton College in northwest Ohio....
(born 1933) - Mitch Dudek
- Mike DukesMike DukesMichael Francis Dukes was an American collegiate and professional football player who was best known as a linebacker for the original Houston Oilers. Born in Louisville, Kentucky, Dukes attended Southwest DeKalb High School in Decatur, Georgia and then played in college for Clemson University...
- Jim DunawayJim DunawayJames Kenneth Dunaway born September 3, 1941 in Columbia, Mississippi) was an American football player. A defensive tackle, he played college football at the University of Mississippi, and played professionally in the American Football League for the Buffalo Bills, as part of a defensive line that...
- Randy DuncanRandy DuncanHearst Randolph "Randy" Duncan, Jr. is a former American collegiate and Professional Football quarterback. He played college football at the University of Iowa. He played in two Rose Bowls and has been inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame...
- Rick Duncan
- Speedy DuncanSpeedy DuncanLeslie Herbert "Speedy" Duncan is a former American football cornerback who played college football at Jackson State University, and then played professional football....
- Charlie Dupre
- Pete DurankoPete DurankoPeter Nicholas Duranko was a college and professional American football player. A defensive end, he played college football at Notre Dame, and his professional career for the Denver Broncos...
- Ken Dyer
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- John Eason
- Rick Eber
- Booker EdgersonBooker EdgersonBooker Tyrone Edgerson is a former American college and Professional Football player. This graduate of Western Illinois University was a cornerstone of the American Football League Buffalo Bills' defense in the mid-1960s, at left cornerback.A four-year letterman ; in 1959 and 1960, he led the...
- Randall Edmunds
- Lloyd Edwards
- Jim Eifrid
- Mike EischeidMike EischeidMike Eischeid is a former professional American football punter with a 9-year career in the American Football League and the National Football League from 1966 to 1974. He was the regular punter for the Oakland Raiders from 1966 to 1970, but played in only 2 games in 1971...
- Larry EisenhauerLarry EisenhauerLawrence Conway Eisenhauer was an American college and professional football defensive end. A graduate of Chaminade High School in Mineola, New York, the Boston College standout was one of several Boston-area athletes to join the American Football League's Boston Patriots...
- Larry ElkinsLarry ElkinsLawrence Clayton Elkins is a former American football player. He was a two-time All-American flanker at Baylor and later for the AFL's Houston Oilers.-College career:...
- John ElliottJohn Elliott (defensive lineman)John Elliott was an American college and Professional Football defensive tackle. He played collegiately for the University of Texas, and in 1967 was drafted by the American Football League's New York Jets...
- Roger Ellis
- Paul Elzey
- Frank EmanuelFrank EmanuelThomas Frank Emanuel is a former American football linebacker. He was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame in 2004. He played professionally for the American Football League's Miami Dolphins and the National Football League's New Orleans Saints...
- John Embree
- Hunter EnisHunter EnisGeorge Hunter Enis is a former American collegiate and Professional Football quarterback who played for three seasons in the American Football League. He played for the Dallas Texans in 1960, the San Diego Chargers in 1961, and the Oakland Raiders and the Denver Broncos in 1962.-References:...
- Bill EnyartBill EnyartWilliam "Bill" "Earthquake" Donald Enyart is a former American football player who played for the Buffalo Bills from 1969–1970 and for the Oakland Raiders in 1971.-Early life:...
- Pat Epperson
- Bernie Erickson
- Tom ErlandsonTom ErlandsonTom Erlandson is a former professional American football player who played linebacker for seven seasons for the Denver Broncos, Miami Dolphins, and San Diego Chargers....
- Terry ErwinTerry Erwin (American football)Terrence Lester Erwin is a former American football player. He played college football for the Boston College Eagles and spent one season in the American Football League with the Denver Broncos....
- Don Estes
- Bob Evans
- Dale Evans
- Jim Evans
- Norm EvansNorm EvansNorman Evans is a former American Professional Football offensive tackle who played fourteen seasons, ten of those with the Miami Dolphins, first in the American Football League, later in the NFL. He was selected to two Pro Bowls and played in three Super Bowls.-External links:*...
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- Bill Fairband
- Earl FaisonEarl FaisonEarl Faison was an American college and Professional Football player who played in the American Football League between 1960 and 1966...
(born 1939, American Football League Rookie of the YearAmerican Football League Rookies of the YearIn each year of its ten-year existence , numerous sports-news services named their choice for the American Football League's best first-year player...
1961) - Stan Fanning
- Dick FarleyDick FarleyRichard Joseph Farley is a former American football player and coach and active track and field coach. He served as the head football coach at Williams College from 1987 to 2003, compiling a record of 114–19–3...
- Lonnie Farmer
- Miller FarrMiller FarrMiller Farr Jr. was an American football cornerback who played for ten seasons in the AFL and NFL.He attended Wichita State University, lettering in football and track. In his senior year, he led the nation in kickoff and punt returns...
(born 1943) - Curt Farrier
- Joe Farrier
- John Farris
- Staley Faulkner
- Paul FeldhausenPaul FeldhausenPaul Feldhausen was a player in the American Football League for the Boston Patriots in 1968 as a tackle.-References:...
- Dick FeltDick FeltDick Felt is a former college and professional football defensive back who played in the American Football League...
- Ralph FeltonRalph FeltonRalph Dwaine "Rass" Felton was an American football linebacker and defensive back in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins....
- Lane Fenner
- Charley FergusonCharley FergusonCharles Edward Ferguson is a former American college and Professional Football player. He was a tight end with the American Football League's Buffalo Bills. He was in playoff games with the Bills four straight years, 1963 through 1966, and won AFL Championships with them in 1964 and 1965...
- Gene Ferguson
- Howie FergusonHowie FergusonHowie Ferguson was a former professional American football player who played running back for six seasons for the National Football League's Green Bay Packers and one season for the American Football League's Los Angeles Chargers.-See also:*Other American Football League players...
- Manny Fernandez
- Orlando Ferrante
- Howard FestHoward FestHoward Arthur Fest is a former American football offensive lineman who played in the American Football League and in the National Football League . He was an original member of the AFL Cincinnati Bengals, playing with them for 9 years. He began his career at tackle, but later moved to guard. He...
- Jim Fetherston
- Dan FiccaDan FiccaDaniel Robert Ficca is a former professional American football player who played guard for five seasons for the Oakland Raiders and the New York Jets in the American Football League....
- George Fields
- Jerry Fields
- Garry Finneran
- Roger FinnieRoger FinnieRoger Lewis Finnie was an American football offensive tackle who played eleven professional seasons in the National Football League. Finnie played college football for Florida A&M University.-References:...
- George FlemingGeorge Fleming (American football)George Fleming was a multi-position college football player for the Washington Huskies. Fleming was a member of Washington's 1960 and 1961 Rose Bowl teams...
- Billy Fletcher
- George Flint
- Tom FloresTom FloresThomas R. "Tom" Flores is a retired American football quarterback and coach. Flores and Mike Ditka are the only two people in the National Football League history to win a Super Bowl as a player, as an assistant coach, and as a head coach...
(born 1937), first Hispanic quarterback in professional football, 1960. Later coach of the Oakland Raiders, winning two Super Bowls. - Charlie FlowersCharlie FlowersCharlie Flowers is a retired American football player. He was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame in 1997. He played professionally for the American Football League's Los Angeles/San Diego Chargers and New York Titans....
- Don FloydDon FloydDonald Wayne Floyd was a professional American football defensive end who played in the American Football League . Born in Abilene, Texas, He played his high school football in Midlothian, Texas, for the Midlothian Panthers. Midlothian named a stadium in his honor, but built a new one...
(born 1938) - Don FlynnDon FlynnDonald Max Flynn is a former All-American quarterback, NFL quarterback, soldier and businessman. He grew up in Tyler, Texas, lettering in baseball, basketball and football in high school, he was awarded the MVP trophy his senior year at Tyler High School...
- Wayne FontesWayne FontesWayne Fontes is a former American football coach and college and professional football player who was the head coach of the NFL's Detroit Lions from 1988 to 1996. His 67 wins and 71 losses are each the most for a head coach in team history.-Background and early career:Fontes was born in the...
- Fred FordFred Ford (American football)Frederick Lee Ford is a former American football halfback for the Buffalo Bills and Los Angeles Chargers of the American Football League. He played college football at Cal Poly Pomona for the Broncos....
- Garrett FordGarrett Ford, Sr.Garrett William Ford, Sr. is an assistant athletics director at West Virginia University. He was previously the first African American assistant coach in school history, is a member of the West Virginia Hall of Fame, and played for the Denver Broncos for two seasons.Ford's son, Garrett Ford, Jr.,...
- Fred ForsbergFred Forsberg (American football)Frederick Carl Forsberg is a former professional American football player who played linebacker for six seasons for the Denver Broncos, the Buffalo Bills, and the San Diego Chargers.-External links:...
- Gene FosterGene FosterGene Foster was a professional American football player who played running back for six seasons for the San Diego Chargers.-References:...
- Sid FournetSid FournetSidney Fredrick Fournet was a former professional American football player who played defensive lineman for seven seasons for the Los Angeles Rams, Pittsburgh Steelers, Dallas Texans, and New York Jets...
- Bobby Fowler
- Charlie Fowler
- Jerry FowlerJerry FowlerJerry Marston Fowler was a Baton Rouge businessman who served as Louisiana's state Elections Commissioner from 1980 until his defeat in the 1999 jungle primary. He was part of the Fowler family Democratic political dynasty...
- Willmer Fowler
- Jason Franci
- Jack Frantz
- Jim FraserJim Fraser (American football)James "Jim" Gallagher Fraser is a former professional American football linebacker who played in the American Football League and the National Football League . He played six seasons for the AFL's Denver Broncos , Kansas City Chiefs , and Boston Patriots and the NFL's New Orleans Saints ....
- Al FrazierAl FrazierAdolphus Cornelius Frazier is a former professional American football player who played halfback for three seasons for the Denver Broncos in the American Football League....
- Charley FrazierCharley FrazierCharley Frazier is a former American football wide receiver in the American Football League and the NFL.-See also:*Other American Football League players...
- Curt Frazier
- Wayne FrazierWayne FrazierWilliam Wayne Frazier is a former professional American football center who played four seasons in the American Football League from 1962–1967. He started with the San Diego Chargers, was traded to the Houston Oilers, then to the Buffalo Bills, and finally to the Kansas City Chiefs in 1966...
- Willie FrazierWillie FrazierWillie C. Frazier is a former professional American football tight end.At 6'4", 225 lbs. from Arkansas AM&N , Frazier played 10 seasons from 1964–1975, all in the American Football League or the American Football Conference of the National Football League.-See also:*List of American Football...
- Dick Frey
- John Frongillo
- Andy FullerAndy FullerAdrien "Andy" Fuller is a 6'4" 295 lb American football player, who primarily played tight end. Fuller attended J.O. Johnson High School in Huntsville before signing to play at Auburn University...
- Charley Fuller
- Tom FunchessTom FunchessTom Funchess is a former American football offensive tackle in the National Football League. He was drafted by the Boston Patriots in the second round of the 1968 NFL Draft. He played college football at Jackson State.Funchess also played for the Houston Oilers and Miami Dolphins.-External links:*...
- Jim Furey
- Tom Fussell
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- George Gaiser
- Bob GaitersBob GaitersRobert James Gaiters is an American former National Football League player. He was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the 1961 American Football League Draft and by the New York Giants in the 1961 NFL Draft. He played two seasons in the NFL, spending time with the Giants and San Francisco 49ers...
- Chon Gallegos
- R.C. Gamble
- Bob Garner
- Carl GarrettCarl GarrettCarl L. Garrett is a former American football halfback who began his professional career with the American Football League's Boston Patriots....
(born 1947, American Football League Rookie of the YearAmerican Football League Rookies of the YearIn each year of its ten-year existence , numerous sports-news services named their choice for the American Football League's best first-year player...
1969) - Drake Garrett
- J.D. Garrett
- Mike GarrettMike GarrettMichael Lockett Garrett is a former American collegiate and professional football player who won the 1965 Heisman Trophy as a tailback for the University of Southern California Trojans. Garrett also played professional football for eight seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs and San Diego Chargers...
- Gary GarrisonGary GarrisonGary Lynn Garrison is a former American football wide receiver who played professional football in the American Football League and the National Football League . He attended San Diego State University from 1964-1965...
- Larry GarronLarry GarronLarry Garron is an American former collegiate and Professional Football player. A fullback, he played college football at Western Illinois University, and played professionally in the American Football League for the Boston Patriots from 1960 through 1968. He holds the team record run of 85 yards...
- Chuck Gavin
- Jack Gehrke
- Roy GerelaRoy GerelaRoy Gerela is a former American football placekicker best known for his years with the Pittsburgh Steelers, with whom he won three Super Bowl rings....
- Claude (Hoot) GibsonClaude (Hoot) GibsonClaude "Hoot" Gibson is a former American football player and coach in the United States. A defensive back and kick returner, he played collegiately at North Carolina State University, and professionally in the American Football League for the San Diego Chargers and the Oakland Raiders.-Playing...
- Cookie GilchristCookie GilchristCarlton Chester "Cookie" Gilchrist was a gridiron football player in the American Football League and Canadian Football League.-Career:...
(born 1935, AFL MVPAmerican Football League Most Valuable PlayersDuring its ten-year existence , the American Football League's best player for each year was called the Most Valuable Player by some sports-news sources and the Player of the Year by others...
1962) - Fred Gillett
- Jon GilliamJon GilliamJon Ray Gilliam is a former American college and professional football center who played seven seasons in the American Football League from 1962-1968. He played for the 1966 AFL Champion Kansas City Chiefs and in the first AFL-NFL World Championship Game, Super Bowl I.-See also:*Other American...
- Scotty GlackenScotty GlackenEdward Scott "Scotty" Glacken was an American collegiate and Professional Football quarterback and collegiate head coach. He played his college football at Duke University. In 1963, Glacken threw for a school-record twelve touchdown passes...
- Bob Gladieux
- Glenn Glass
- Howard GlennHoward GlennHoward Earl Glenn was an American collegiate and Professional Football player. He played collegiately at Linfield College and professionally with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League and in the American Football League...
- Freddy GlickFreddy GlickFred Glick is a former collegiate and professional American football safety who attended Colorado State University. Glick played two seasons in the NFL, with the Chicago Cardinals in 1959, then went to St. Louis, along with the team, when it relocated in 1960...
- Gary GlickGary GlickGary Gaylen Glick is a former professional American football safety who played seven seasons in the National Football League. He was the first overall selection in the 1956 NFL Draft. Glick attended Colorado State University, where he starred as a quarterback....
- Art GobArt GobArthur Jerome Gob is a former American football defensive end in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins in the American Football League for the Los Angeles Chargers. He played college football at the University of Pittsburgh and was drafted in the 22nd round of the 1959 NFL Draft....
- George GoeddekeGeorge GoeddekeGeorge Goeddeke was a college and professional offensive lineman in the 1960s and '70s. He played collegiately at Notre Dame, and professionally with the Denver Broncos in the American Football League and the NFL. He was an AFL All-Star in AFL.-See also:*Other American Football League players...
- Pete GogolakPete GogolakPeter Kornel Gogolak is a retired American football placekicker in the National Football League for the New York Giants and in the American Football League for the Buffalo Bills. He is widely considered the chief figure behind the game's adoption of soccer style placekicking...
- Alan Goldstein
- Austin (Goose) GonsoulinGoose GonsoulinAustin William "Goose" Gonsoulin of Baylor University was a Professional Football safety, the original Denver Bronco, selected first in the 1960 season. At the end of his Bronco career, he was the all-time American Football League leader in interceptions with 40...
(born 1938) - John GonzagaJohn GonzagaJohn Louis Gonzaga was an American football offensive lineman in the National Football League. He played for the San Francisco 49ers, Dallas Cowboys, and the Detroit Lions. Gonzaga also played in the American Football League for the Denver Broncos...
- Tom Good
- Tom GoodeTom GoodeThomas Guinne Goode is a retired American football offensive lineman who played professionally for nine years from 1962 to 1970. He spent his first eight campaigns in the American Football League with the Houston Oilers and Miami Dolphins...
- Doug Goodwin
- Bobby Gordon
- Cornell GordonCornell GordonCornell Kermit Gordon is a former college and professional American football defensive back. He played for the New York Jets and the Denver Broncos for eight seasons.-External links:*...
- Gene GraboskyGene GraboskyHarry Eugene Grabosky was an American collegiate and Professional Football defensive tackle. He played professionally in the American Football League for the Buffalo Bills...
- Garry Grady
- Art GrahamArt GrahamArthur William Graham III is a former professional American football wide receiver in the American Football League. He played six seasons for the Boston Patriots. He was named Patriots player of the year in 1963 after averaging 26.2 yards per catch and scoring five touchdowns...
- Kenny Graham
- Milt Graham
- Rufus Granderson
- Hoyle GrangerHoyle GrangerHoyle John Granger is a former collegiate and professional American football player in the United States. He played his college football at Mississippi State. He was the first pick in the fifth round of the 1966 American Football League draft, by the Houston Oilers...
- Larry GranthamLarry GranthamLarry Grantham is a former American collegiate and Professional Football player.A member of the "Ole Miss" Athletic Hall of Fame, he was a linebacker of the University of Mississippi who came to the American Football League's New York Titans in the 1960 college draft and helped form the backbone...
(born 1938) - Willie Grate
- White Graves
- Jim Gray
- Moses Gray
- Dave GraysonDave GraysonDavid Lee Grayson is a former American football defensive back in the American Football League and the National Football League .-College career:...
(born 1939, all-time American Football League interception leader, 47) - Gary Greaves
- Charlie Green
- Jerry GreenJerry Green (American football)Jerry Green is a former American football player in the National Football League. He played for the Boston Patriots. He played collegiately for the Georgia Tech football team....
- Johnny GreenJohnny Green (American football)John Edward Green was a former American collegiate and Professional Football quarterback who played in four American Football League seasons from 1960–1963 for the Buffalo Bills and the New York Titans....
- Ted Greene
- Tom GreeneTom GreeneThomas Alan Greene, known as Tom Greene , is a veterinarian and rancher from Maringouin in Iberville Parish, Louisiana, who served in the Louisiana State Senate from 1992 to 2000. He narrowly won the general election of 1991 and prevailed comfortably in the nonpartisan blanket primary in 1995 as a...
- Charlie GreerCharlie Greer (American football)Charles Anthony "Charlie" Greer was an American football defensive back in the National Football League. He was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the 13th round of the 1968 NFL Draft. He played college football at Colorado....
- Jim Greer
- Ben Gregory
- Ken Gregory
- Bob GrieseBob GrieseRobert Allen "Bob" Griese is a former American collegiate and Professional Football quarterback who earned All-American honors with the Purdue Boilermakers before being drafted in 1967 by the American Football League's Miami Dolphins...
- Jim Griffin
- John Griffin
- Bill GromanBill GromanWilliam Frederick Groman was an American football player. A wide receiver, he played college football at Heidelberg College, and played professionally in the American Football League for the Houston Oilers from 1960 through 1962 and was on the first two AFL Championship teams...
- George GrossGeorge Gross (American football)George Gross was an American Professional Football defensive tackle in the American Football League. He played five seasons for the AFL's San Diego Chargers. He joined the Chargers' outstanding defensive line, first known as the "Fearsome Foursome", playing with DEs Bob Petrich and Earl Faison...
- Lee GrosscupLee GrosscupClyde Lee Edward Grosscup is a former American football player and broadcaster.-Collegiate career:Grosscup was a quarterback for the Washington Huskies in 1955...
- Sam GruneisenSam GruneisenSamuel Kenneth Gruneisen was an American collegiate and Professional Football center for the American Football League's San Diego Chargers, and in the NFL for the Chargers and Houston Oilers. Gruneisen attended Villanova University...
- Pat Gucciardo
- Dick Guesman
- Paul GuidryPaul GuidryPaul Michael Guidry was a college and professional American football player.A linebacker, he played college football for McNeese State University and in the American Football League and the National Football League for the Buffalo Bills from 1966 through 1972.-See also:*Other American Football...
- John Guillory
- Don Gulseth
- Harry Gunner
- Buzz GuyBuzz GuyMelwood Norman "Buzz" Guy, Jr. is a former American football offensive lineman who played professionally in the National Football League and the American Football League ....
- Louis Guy
- John Guzik
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- John HadlJohn HadlJohn Willard Hadl is a former collegiate and professional football player.Hadl was born in Lawrence, Kansas. After playing halfback on both offense and defense at the University of Kansas as a sophomore, Hadl played quarterback for his last two years at Kansas, and was selected as the school's...
(born 1940) - Mike HaffnerMike HaffnerMichael Arthur Haffner is a former professional American football player who played wide receiver for four seasons for the Denver Broncos and Cincinnati Bengals .-References:...
- Roger HagbergRoger HagbergRoger Hagberg was a professional American football player who played running back for five seasons for the Oakland Raiders-References:...
- Mac HaikMac HaikJoseph Michael Haik is a former professional American football player who played wide receiver for four seasons for the Houston Oilers in the American Football League and the National Football League . He now owns a chain of auto dealers located in Texas. -References:...
- Galen HallGalen HallGalen Samuel Hall is an American college and professional football coach and former player. He is a native of Pennsylvania, and an alumnus of Penn State University, where he played college football...
- Ken Hall
- Ron Hall
- Kim HammondKim HammondKim Crane Hammond is a Judge in Flagler County, Florida and was an outstanding quarterback for Florida State University...
- Charley Hardy
- Ed HarmonEd HarmonEdward Charles Harmon is a former American football linebacker for the American Football League's Cincinnati Bengals in the 1969 AFL Season.-Early years:...
- Darrell HarperDarrell HarperDarrell L. Harper was an American football player. He played at the halfback position for the University of Michigan from 1957 to 1959 and for the Buffalo Bills in the 1960 AFL season. On September 11, 1960, Harper scored the first official points in the history of the Bills...
- Jack HarperJack Harper (American football)Jack Ridley Harper is former American college and professional football player who was a running back in the American Football League and National Football League for two seasons in the 1960s...
- Dick Harris
- James Harris (born 1947, first black in modern era to start a season at quarterback, 1969 AFL)
- Jim Harris
- Jimmy HarrisJimmy Harris (AFL)James Bedford Harris , was an American football defensive back in the National Football League for the Philadelphia Eagles, the Los Angeles Rams, and the Dallas Cowboys. He also played in the American Football League for the Dallas Texans...
- John Harris
- Pete Hart
- Jim HarveyJim Harvey (American football)James Britton Harvey, Jr. is a former professional American football player who played guard for six seasons for the Oakland Raiders....
- Waddey Harvey
- Johnny Hatley
- Art HauserArt HauserArthur A. "Art" Hauser is a former professional American football defensive lineman in the National Football League and the American Football League. Art attended Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio from 1950–1954 and played 4 seasons as a defensive tackle and special teams stalwart for the...
- Wayne HawkinsWayne HawkinsWayne Hawkins was an American college and Professional Football player from the University of the Pacific. Drafted as an offensive guard in the American Football League's first draft by the Denver Broncos in their "First Selection round", he joined the Oakland Raiders through the allocation draft...
- Jim Hayes
- Luther Hayes
- Ray Hayes
- Wendell HayesWendell HayesWendell Hayes is a former Professional Football running back. Wendell played college football at Humboldt State University...
- Abner HaynesAbner HaynesAbner Haynes is a former college and professional football player in the United States.Haynes is a graduate of North Texas State University where he and his then teammate Leon King integrated college football in the state of Texas in 1956...
(born 1937, American Football League Rookie of the YearAmerican Football League Rookies of the YearIn each year of its ten-year existence , numerous sports-news services named their choice for the American Football League's best first-year player...
1960, American Football League MVPAmerican Football League Most Valuable PlayersDuring its ten-year existence , the American Football League's best player for each year was called the Most Valuable Player by some sports-news sources and the Player of the Year by others...
1960, over 12,000 career all-purpose yards.) - Sherrill HeadrickSherrill HeadrickSherrill Headrick was an American college and Professional Football player from Texas Christian University.In 1960, Headrick came to the American Football League's Dallas Texans as an undrafted linebacker...
- Don HealyDon HealyMichael Donald Healy is a former American football defensive tackle in the National Football League for the Chicago Bears and the Dallas Cowboys. He also played professionally in the American Football League for the Buffalo Bills in 1962...
- Gene HeeterGene HeeterEugene Elwood Heeter was an American college and professional football player. Born April 19, 1941 in Windber, Pennsylvania, he played tight end at West Virginia University, and professionally in the American Football League for the New York Jets from 1963 through 1965...
- Don HeinrichDon HeinrichDonald Alan Heinrich was an American collegiate and Professional Football quarterback. He played college football at the University of Washington, and also played professionally for the NFL's New York Giants and Dallas Cowboys, and in the American Football League for the Oakland Raiders in...
- Bob HeinzBob HeinzRobert Kenneth Heinz is a former American football defensive tackle. He played college football at the University of the Pacific and in the National Football League for the Miami Dolphins and the Washington Redskins...
- Jerry HelluinJerry HelluinFrancis Jerome Helluin is a former professional American football player who played defensive tackle for seven seasons for the Cleveland Browns, the Green Bay Packers, and the Houston Oilers....
- James Helzberg
- Karl Henke
- Carey Henley
- Tom Hennessey
- Charlie HenniganCharlie HenniganCharles Taylor Hennigan, Sr., known as Charlie Hennigan , is a retired American football player with the former Houston Oilers who resides in Shreveport, Louisiana. Born in Bienville in Bienville Parish in north Louisiana, Hennigan grew up in nearby Minden, the seat of Webster Parish, located...
(born 1935, first professional football player to catch more than 100 passes in a season (101, 1964).) - Dan HenningDan Henning-External links:...
- Bill HerchmanBill HerchmanWilliam E. Herchman was an American football defensive tackle in the National Football League for the San Francisco 49ers and for the Dallas Cowboys in their first two seasons. Herchman also played in the American Football League for the Houston Oilers...
- Joe HergertJoe HergertJoseph Martin "Joe" Hergert is a former American college and professional football player who was a linebacker and placekicker in the American Football League for two seasons in the early 1960s...
- Dave HermanDave HermanDave Herman is a former American collegiate and professional football offensive tackle. He played collegiately for Michigan State University and began his professional career with the American Football League's New York Jets, for whom he played from 1964 through 1969 and for the same team in the...
- Dick Hermann
- Don HerndonDon HerndonDon Herndon is a former professional American football halfback. He played with the New York Titans of the American Football League during the 1960 AFL season.-References:...
- Ken HerockKen HerockKen Herock was an American college and professional football player who played tight end. He played collegiately at West Virginia and professionally in the American Football League, where he played for the AFL Champion Oakland Raiders in the second AFL-NFL World Championship Game, held after the...
- George Herring
- Mike Hibler
- Bo Hickey
- W.K. Hicks
- Jim Higgins
- Walter HighsmithWalter HighsmithWalter "Buzz" Highsmith is a former American football player and coach. Highsmith played on the offensive line for three seasons in the American Football League for the Denver Broncos and Houston Oilers. He attended Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University...
- Dave HillDave Hill (American football)David Harris Hill is a former college and professional American football player.Hill was born in Lanett, Alabama and attended Lanett High School. He graduated in 1958 and attended Auburn University along with fellow Lanett High School alumnus, Bobby Hunt...
- Jack Hill
- Jim Hill
- Jimmy HillJimmy Hill (American football)Jimmy "Iron Claw" Hill is a former professional American football player for the Chicago/St. Louis Cardinals and Detroit Lions in the National Football League. He ended his professional career with the American Football League's Kansas City Chiefs in their AFL Championship year of 1966.-External...
- Mack Lee HillMack Lee HillMack Lee Hill was an American college and professional football player. He played running back at Southern University and for the American Football League's Kansas City Chiefs for two seasons , before dying while undergoing knee surgery, days after a game against the Buffalo Bills.He made the...
- Winston HillWinston HillWinston Hill was an American college and professional football player. Hill hails from Joaquin, Texas. His father, the late Garfield Hill, served as principal of Weldon High School in Gladewater, Texas. Winston was a tennis champion in high school...
(born 1941) - Glen Ray HinesGlen Ray HinesGlen Ray Hines is a former American college and professional football player.Hines played collegiately for the University of Arkansas and was drafted by the NFL's St. Louis Cardinals and the American Football League's Houston Oilers in 1965...
- Jimmy Hines
- Dalton Hoffman
- Jon HohmanJon HohmanJon Hohman was a player in the American Football League for the Denver Broncos in 1965 and 1966 as a guard. He played at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.-References:...
- Al Hoisington
- Gus HollomonGus HollomonGus Martin Hollomon is a former professional American football defensive back in the American Football League and the National Football League. He played five seasons for the AFL's Denver Broncos and the NFL's New York Jets ....
- Johnny Holmes
- Pat HolmesPat HolmesJames Patrick Holmes is a former gridiron football defensive lineman who played in the Canadian Football League , the American Football League , and the National Football League...
- Robert HolmesRobert Holmes (American football)Robert Holmes is a former American football running back who played collegiately at Southern University and professionally in the American Football League for the Kansas City Chiefs, and in the National Football League for the Chiefs, the Houston Oilers, and the San Diego Chargers...
- E.J. Holub (born 1938)
- Gordy HolzGordy HolzGordon Francis Holz is a former professional American football defensive tackle and offensive tackle in the American Football League. He played five seasons for the AFL's Denver Broncos and the New York Jets....
- Harry Hooligan
- Jerry HopkinsJerry Hopkins (American football)Jerry Hopkins is a former professional American football player who played linebacker for six seasons for the Denver Broncos, Miami Dolphins, and Oakland Raiders....
- Roy Hopkins
- Roy Hord
- Bob Horton
- Ken HoustonKen HoustonKenneth Ray Houston is a former American football defensive back in the American Football League and National Football League...
- Bobby HowardBobby Howard (football player)Robert Lee "Bobby" Howard was a collegiate and professional football defensive back. He played in the American Football League for the San Diego Chargers, where he was a second-round selection in the 1967 Common Draft...
- Bobby HowfieldBobby HowfieldRobert Michael Howfield , commonly known as Bobby Howfield, is an English former professional sportsman who played both association football and American football.-Early and personal life:...
- John HuardJohn HuardJohn Roland "Big John" Huard is a former National Football League linebacker and Canadian Football League coach.-Playing career:...
- John HuarteJohn HuarteJohn Gregory Huarte is a former American football quarterback and the 1964 Heisman Trophy winner.-Early years:Huarte played for the University of Notre Dame after graduating from Mater Dei High School in Santa Ana, California. During his sophomore and junior years at Notre Dame, he played for...
- Marv HubbardMarv HubbardMarvin "Marv" Hubbard was an American college and professional American football player. Originally from Randolph, New York, Hubbard attended Colgate University in Hamilton, New York. He played for the Hartford Knights of the Atlantic Coast Football League...
- Brad HubbertBrad HubbertBrad Hubbert is an American former collegiate and professional football player.-See also:*Other American Football League players...
- Floyd Hudlow
- Mike HudockMike HudockMichael Edward "Mike" Hudock, Jr. was an American collegieate and Professional Football center who helped the University of Miami to become a national football power for the first time. He went on to play in the American Football League as an original member of the American Football League's New...
- Bill Hudson
- Bob Hudson
- Dick HudsonDick HudsonRichard "Dick" Hudson was a four year starting offensive lineman at Memphis State University. In 1961 he was a second-round draft pick by the American Football League's San Diego Chargers....
- Jim HudsonJim HudsonJim Hudson , is a former professional American Football defensive back. He started in Super Bowl III for the New York Jets, and made a key interception just before the end of the first half....
- Gene HueyGene HueyEugene Aaron Huey is a former American football defensive back in the National Football League and running backs coach for the Indianapolis Colts. He was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in the sixth round of the 1969 NFL Draft...
- Bill HullBill HullWilliam Harry Hull, Jr. is a former American football defensive end who played in the American Football League.-Career:Hull played college football at Wake Forest and was selected by the National Football League's Chicago Bears in the 3rd round of the 1962 NFL Draft and the AFL's Boston Patriots...
- Buddy HumphreyBuddy HumphreyLoyie Nawlin "Buddy" Humphrey was an American collegiiate and Professional Football quarterback. He played professionally in the National Football League for the Los Angeles Rams, Dallas Cowboys, and the St. Louis Cardinals, and in the American Football League for the Houston Oilers...
- Bob Humphreys
- Bobby HuntBobby HuntRobert Kenneth "Bobby" Hunt is a former American football defensive back who played professionally in the American Football League. He played college football at Auburn University, and went on to play in the AFL for the Dallas Texans, Kansas City Chiefs, and Cincinnati Bengals between 1962 and 1969...
- Jim Lee HuntJim Lee HuntJim Lee "Earthquake" Hunt was an American college and professional football player from Prairie View A&M University who played defensive tackle for the American Football League's Boston Patriots from 1960 through 1969, and for the NFL' Boston Patriots in 1970. He was a four-time AFL All-Star, and...
(born 1938) - Billy Hunter
- Chuck HurstonChuck HurstonCharles Frederick Hurston is a former professional American football defensive end who played seven professional seasons from 1964-1971. He was draffted by the American Football League's Kansas City Chiefs in 1965...
- Ed HusmannEd HusmannEdward Earl Husmann is a former American collegiate and Professional Football player. He played college football at the University of Nebraska, and played professionally in the American Football League for the Houston Oilers from 1961 through 1965...
- Paul Hynes
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- Bob JacksonBob Jackson (American football)Robert Dean Jackson is a former professional American football running back in the American Football League . He played four seasons for the San Diego Chargers , the Houston Oilers , and the Oakland Raiders ....
- Charlie Jackson
- Frank Jackson
- Rich JacksonRich JacksonRich Jackson was an American college and professional football player. In college Jackson played for Southern University. Jackson played for the American Football League's Oakland Raiders in 1966 and the AFL Denver Broncos from 1967 through 1969. He played for the NFL Broncos in 1970 through...
- Frank Jackunas
- Harry JacobsHarry JacobsHarry Edwards Jacobs is a former American college and Professional Football player.A linebacker, he played college football for Bradley University and in the American Football League for the Boston Patriots from 1960 through 1962, and for the Buffalo Bills from 1963 through 1969...
- Proverb JacobsProverb JacobsProverb Gabriel Jacobs, Jr. was an American football offensive and defensive lineman in the National Football League for the Philadelphia Eagles and the New York Giants. He also played in the American Football League for the New York Titans and the Oakland Raiders. Jacobs played college football...
- Ray JacobsRay JacobsHerschel Ray Jacobs is a former professional American football defensive tackle in the American Football League. He played seven seasons for the Denver Broncos , the Miami Dolphins , and the Boston Patriots ....
- Jack Jacobson
- Harry JagielskiHarry JagielskiHarry Anthony Jagielski was an American football offensive and defensive tackle in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins and the Chicago Cardinals. He also played in the American Football League for the Boston Patriots and the Oakland Raiders...
- Robert James
- Dick JamiesonDick JamiesonRichard Alexander Jamieson was an American football and baseball player and coach of football. He was the offensive coordinator for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League in 1997. He also served as offensive coordinator for the Cardinals in 1985 when the franchise was in St...
- Al JamisonAl JamisonAlfred Jamison was a college and professional offensive lineman in the 1960s. He played offensive tackle for the American Football League's Houston Oilers...
- Bobby JancikBobby JancikRobert Lee Jancik, Jr. , also known as Bobby Jancik, was an American college and professional football player who played for the American Football League's Houston Oilers from 1962 through 1967. He died in 2005 of a heart attack.-External links:*...
- Charlie Janerette
- Tom JanikTom JanikThomas Alvin Janik was a former American college and Professional Football player who was born in Poth, Texas. He attended the Texas College of Arts and Industries , where he was an all-conference running back and punter. He was inducted to the school's Athletic Hall of Fame in 1982...
- Pete JaquessPete JaquessPete Jaquess is an American and former collegiate and professional football player. He played for the American Football League's Houston Oilers, Miami Dolphins, and Denver Broncos, and for the NFL's Broncos. He was an AFL All-Star with the Oilers in his rookie year, 1964.-See also:*Other American...
- Jon JelacicJon JelacicJon Jelacic was a professional American football player who played defensive lineman for five seasons for the New York Giants and Oakland Raiders....
- Luther Jeralds
- Bill JessupBill JessupBill Jessup is a former professional American football player who played wide receiver for seven seasons for the San Francisco 49ers and Denver Broncos. He also played one season, 1959, with the British Columbia Lions of the Canadian Football League, where he was selected as an All-Star at...
- Gene Jeter
- Billy Joe (1963 American Football League Rookie of the YearAmerican Football League Rookies of the YearIn each year of its ten-year existence , numerous sports-news services named their choice for the American Football League's best first-year player...
) - Pete Johns
- Billy Johnson
- Bob Johnson
- Curley JohnsonCurley JohnsonJohn Curley Johnson was an American football punter who played in the American Football League for the Dallas Texans, the New York Titans and the New York Jets. He was part of the Jets team that won Super Bowl III. He also played one season for the National Football League's New York Giants...
- Daryl JohnsonDaryl JohnsonFor the basketball player, see Darryl Johnson. For the baseball player, see Darrell Johnson.Daryl E. Johnson is a former American football defensive back who played in the American Football League, the National Football League, and the World Football League.-College career:Johnson graduated from...
- Dick Johnson
- Ellis Johnson
- Essex JohnsonEssex JohnsonEssex L. Johnson is a former professional American football running back for eight seasons for the Cincinnati Bengals and one season for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers....
- Jack Johnson
- Jim Johnson
- Joe JohnsonJoe Johnson (running back)Joe Johnson is a former professional American football player who played running back for seven seasons for the Green Bay Packers and Boston Patriots.-References:...
- John Henry JohnsonJohn Henry JohnsonJohn Henry Johnson was an American football fullback. He played from 1954 to 1965 for the San Francisco 49ers, the Detroit Lions, and the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League...
- Preston Johnson
- Rich Johnson
- Mark Johnston
- Stone JohnsonStone JohnsonStone Johnson was an Olympic sprinting athlete and American football kick returner/running back for the Kansas City Chiefs....
- Charlie JoinerCharlie JoinerCharles B. Joiner Jr. is a former American football player who starred in professional football for eighteen seasons, virtually exclusively at the position of wide receiver. He retired with the most career receptions, receiving yards, and games played of any wide receiver in NFL history. He was...
- Curtis Jones
- Ezell Jones
- Gene Jones
- Henry Jones
- Jimmy JonesJimmy Jones (American football)James Clyde Jones is a former professional American football wide receiver. He played for four seasons for the National Football League's Chicago Bears and the American Football League's Denver Broncos ....
(Denver BroncosDenver BroncosThe Denver Broncos are a professional American football team based in Denver, Colorado. They are currently members of the West Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
) - Jimmy Jones (New York JetsNew York JetsThe New York Jets are a professional football team headquartered in Florham Park, New Jersey, representing the New York metropolitan area. The team is a member of the Eastern Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
) - Jimmy Jones (Oakland RaidersOakland RaidersThe Oakland Raiders are a professional American football team based in Oakland, California. They currently play in the Western Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
) - Willie Jones (Buffalo BillsBuffalo BillsThe Buffalo Bills are a professional football team based in Buffalo, New York. They are currently members of the East Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
) - Willie Jones (Houston Oilers)
- Larry Jordan
- Bob Joswick
- Don Joyce
- L.C. Joyner
- Fred Julian
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- Karl Kaimer
- Bob KalsuBob KalsuJames Robert "Bob" Kalsu was an All-American tackle at the University of Oklahoma and an eighth-round draft pick by the Buffalo Bills of the American Football League in 1968....
(1945–1970, one of two former Professional FootballProfessional footballIn the United States and Canada, the term professional football includes the professional forms of American and Canadian gridiron football. In common usage, it refers to former and existing major football leagues in either country...
players to die in the Vietnam WarVietnam WarThe Vietnam War was a Cold War-era military conflict that occurred in Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia from 1 November 1955 to the fall of Saigon on 30 April 1975. This war followed the First Indochina War and was fought between North Vietnam, supported by its communist allies, and the government of...
) - Larry KaminskiLarry KaminskiLarry Kaminski is a former professional American football player.Kaminski is originally from Cleveland, Ohio where he attended Cathedral Latin High School. As captain of the Lions, he helped lead the team to win the East Senate title and compete in the City Championship- Charity Game...
- Emil KarasEmil KarasEmil Karas was an American football linebacker in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins and in the American Football League with the Los Angeles/San Diego Chargers. He was on the Chargers' 1963 AFL Championship team, and an AFL All-Star in 1961, 1962, and 1963...
- Joe Katchik
- Jim KearneyJim KearneyJames Lee Kearney is a former American football safety who played twelve seasons in the National Football League and the American Football League from 1965-1976. He started in Super Bowl IV for the Kansas City Chiefs. In 1972 he tied an NFL record by returning four interceptions for touchdowns. ...
- Bill Keating
- Tom KeatingTom Keating (American football)For the famous art forger of the same name, see Tom Keating.For the priest and author of the same name see Thomas Keating.Thomas Arthur Keating is a retired American collegiate and Professional Football player...
- Val Kecklin
- Rex Keeling
- Ed Kelley
- Mike Kellogg
- Bob KellyBob Kelly (American football)Bob Kelly is a former professional American football defensive back. He was a member of the Los Angeles Dons and Baltimore Colts of the All-America Football Conference....
- Jack KempJack KempJack French Kemp was an American politician and a collegiate and professional football player. A Republican, he served as Housing Secretary in the administration of President George H. W. Bush from 1989 to 1993, having previously served nine terms as a congressman for Western New York's 31st...
(1936–2009, AFL MVPAmerican Football League Most Valuable PlayersDuring its ten-year existence , the American Football League's best player for each year was called the Most Valuable Player by some sports-news sources and the Player of the Year by others...
1965) – later a prominent politician - Charlie Kempinski
- Charlie Kendall
- John Kenerson
- Greg KentGreg KentGreg Kent was a player in the American Football League and the National Football League for the Oakland Raiders and Detroit Lions in 1966 and 1968 as a tackle and defensive end. He played at the collegiate level at the University of Utah and the University of Wisconsin–Madison.-Biography:Kent was...
- Randy KerbowRandy KerbowRandall Morris Kerbow is a former football player in the National Football League and Canadian Football League....
- Bob Keyes
- Jimmy Keyes
- Ed KhayatEd KhayatEdward Michael "Ed" Khayat is a former college and professional football defensive lineman who played in the National Football League and for the American Football League's Boston Patriots. He was also later a head coach for the Philadelphia Eagles. His career record as a coach is 8-15-2...
- Jim KiickJim KiickJames Forrest Kiick is a former professional American football running back, who is best known for playing halfback for the Miami Dolphins in the American Football League from 1968 to 1969 and in the National Football League from 1970 through 1974...
("Butch Cassidy" to Larry Csonka's "Sundance Kid") - Bill Kimber
- Billy KinardBilly KinardWilliam Russell Kinard is a former American football player and coach. He played as a defensive back for the NFL's Cleveland Browns and Green Bay Packers, and for the American Football League's Buffalo Bills. Kinard played college football at the University of Mississippi before being drafted by...
- Keith KindermanKeith KindermanKeith John Kinderman was a professional American football player who played running back for three seasons for the San Diego Chargers and Houston Oilers.-References:...
- Howard KindigHoward KindigHoward Wayne Kindig, Jr. is a former American football defensive end who played ten seasons in the American Football League and the National Football League, mainly with the Buffalo Bills.-See also:...
- Bill Kindricks
- Charley King
- Claude King
- Don KingDon King (defensive lineman)Don King is a former defensive tackle in the National Football League.-Career:King played with the Cleveland Browns during the 1954 NFL season. After a season away from the NFL, he split the 1956 NFL season between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Green Bay Packers...
- Henry King
- Tony King
- George Kinney
- Gary Kirner
- Dick Klein
- Jack Klotz
- Roger KochmanRoger KochmanRoger Kochman is a former American collegiate and Professional Football player. He was an All-American halfback at Penn State in 1962 and played one season with the American Football League's Buffalo Bills where he accumulated 232 yards in 47 rushing attempts and had 4 receptions for 148 yards...
- Dave KocourekDave KocourekDave Kocourek was an American college and Professional Football player who played collegiately at Wisconsin. As a professional, he played for the Canadian Football League's Winnipeg Blue Bombers in 1959, and then played for nine years as a tight end in the American Football League, from 1960...
- John Kompara
- Bob KonovskyBob KonovskyBob Konovsky is a former guard in the National Football League. He was drafted in the seventh round of the 1956 NFL Draft by the Chicago Cardinals and played three seasons with the team. He also played for The Chicago Bears under coach and founder George Halas in 1960. Following his time in the...
- Ed Koontz
- Ed Kovac
- Walt KowalczykWalt KowalczykWalter Joseph Kowalczyk is a former American football defensive back and fullback in the National Football League for the Philadelphia Eagles and the Dallas Cowboys. He also played in the American Football League for the Oakland Raiders...
- Joe KrakoskiJoe Krakoski (defensive back)Joseph Andrew Krakoski, Jr. is a former American football defensive back in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins, as well as the Oakland Raiders of the American Football League...
- Karl Kremser
- Bill KrisherBill KrisherBill Krisher Bill Krisher Bill Krisher (September 18, 1935 - is a former American college and professional football guard who was an All-American at Oklahoma in 1956 and 1957. Krisher played two seasons in the American Football League from 1960-1961 for the Dallas Texans. He was All-AFL in 1960...
- Alex KrollAlex KrollAlexander Stanley Kroll was an American collegiate and Professional Football player and a now-retired major advertising agency executive.-Early life:...
- Gary KronerGary KronerGary Kroner was a player in the American Football League for the Denver Broncos from 1965 to 1967. He played at the collegiate level at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.-References:...
- Bob Kruse
- Ray Kubala
- Frank KuchtaFrank KuchtaFrank William Kuchta is a former American football center in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins. He was among the players of the inaugural Denver Broncos team in the American Football League. He played college football at the University of Notre Dame and was drafted in the...
- Joe KulbackiJoe KulbackiJoseph Vincent Kulbacki is an author, vinter, entrepreneur, and former American football halfback in the American Football League for the Buffalo Bills...
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- Ernie LaddErnie LaddErnest "Ernie" Ladd , nicknamed "The Big Cat" was an American collegiate and professional football player and a professional wrestler.-Pro Football career:...
(born 1939) - Mack Lamb
- Ron LambRon LambRonald Lamb was an American collegiate and Professional Football running back at the University of South Carolina, the American Football League and the National Football League....
- Gordon Lambert
- Pat Lamberti
- Pete LammonsPete LammonsPeter Spencer Lammons, Jr. is a former professional American football player who played tight end for the American Football League's New York Jets, winning the AFL Championship with them in 1968, and playing in their victory over the National Football League champion Baltimore Colts in the third...
- Daryle LamonicaDaryle LamonicaDaryle Pat Lamonica is a former American collegiate and professional football quarterback who played in the American Football League, and later in the NFL....
(born 1941, AFL MVPAmerican Football League Most Valuable PlayersDuring its ten-year existence , the American Football League's best player for each year was called the Most Valuable Player by some sports-news sources and the Player of the Year by others...
1967 and 1969) – known as "the Mad Bomber" - Bobby Lane
- Willie LanierWillie LanierWillie Edward Lanier is a former American football middle-linebacker who played for the Kansas City Chiefs from 1967 through 1977. He won postseason honors for eight consecutive years, making the American Football League All-Star team in 1968 and 1969 before being selected to the Pro Bowl from...
- Dan LanphearDan LanphearDan Lanphear was a player in the American Football League for the Houston Oilers in 1960 and 1962 as a defensive end. Lanphear was also drafted in the eighth round of the 1960 NFL Draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers...
- Bob LarabaBob LarabaRobert Edward "Bob" Laraba was an American collegiate and Professional Football linebacker and quarterback who played college football at Texas-El Paso and professionally in the American Football League. He played for the Los Angeles/San Diego Chargers...
- Jack LarawayJack LarawayJack Duane Laraway is a former American football linebacker who played in the American Football League...
- Dan LaRose
- Carl LarpenterCarl LarpenterCarl James Larpenter was a professional American football player for the American Football League's Denver Broncos and Dallas Texans . He was born in Port Arthur, Texas and attended the University of Texas. He was an offensive tackle and an offensive guard.-References:...
- Jack LarscheidJack LarscheidJack Larscheid was a player in the American Football League for the Oakland Raiders in 1960 and 1961 as a halfback. He played at the collegiate level at University of the Pacific.-Biography:...
- Bill Larson
- Paul Larson
- Bill LaskeyBill Laskey (American football)William Grant Laskey is a former American collegiate and Professional Football linebacker. He played collegiately at the University of Michigan and professionally for the American Football League's Buffalo Bills and Oakland Raiders, and for the NFL's Raiders, Baltimore Colts, and Denver...
- Ike LassiterIke LassiterIke Lassiter is a former American college and professional football defensive lineman. He is an alumnus of St. Augustine's College in Raleigh, North Carolina, where he received a Bachelor's Degree in physical education...
- Paul Latzke
- Al Lawson
- Jerome Lawson
- Jim LeClair
- Roger LeClercRoger LeClerc (American football)Roger Alvin LeClerc is a former American football player and coach in the United States. He played defensive tackle and placekicker professionally and coached at the college level for one season.-Playing history:...
- Monte Ledbetter
- Bob Lee
- Jacky LeeJacky Lee (athlete)Jacky Lee was an American quarterback who played college football at the University of Cincinnati after playing football at Ellet High School, and Professional Football in the American Football League...
- Max Leetzow
- Jim LeMoine
- Bill LenkaitisBill LenkaitisWilliam Edward Lenkaitis is a former professional football player. He was a center and guard who played fourteen professional seasons. He played with the American Football League's San Diego Chargers in 1968 and 1969, and the with the National Football League's San Diego Chargers in 1970...
- Jack Lentz
- Bobby Leo
- Charley Leo
- Cecil Leonard
- Darrell Lester
- Cotton Letner
- Jerry LeviasJerry LeViasJerry LeVias was the first African-American scholarship athlete and second African-American football player in the Southwest Conference.-Early years:Born in Beaumont, Texas, LeVias played quarterback for Hebert High School...
- Hal Lewis
- Hal Lewis
- Sherman LewisSherman LewisSherman Lewis , is an American football coach and former player, most recently an offensive consultant and offensive play-caller for the Washington Redskins of the NFL...
- Keith LincolnKeith LincolnKeith Payson Lincoln is a former American football running back who started his career playing college football at Washington State University. He maintained his versatility after being drafted by the American Football League's San Diego Chargers in 1961. In 1963 he led the team in rushing, punt...
(born 1939) - Paul Lindquist
- Hub Lindsey
- Peter LiskePeter LiskePeter A. "Pete" Liske, is a former American football quarterback and later a university athletics administrator.-High school and college football careers:...
- Floyd LittleFloyd LittleFloyd Douglas Little is a Pro Football Hall of Fame running back, and was a three-time American football All-American running back at Syracuse University. In 1967 he was the 6th selection of the first common AFL-NFL draft...
(born 1942) - Larry LittleLarry LittleLawrence Chatmon Little is a former offensive guard in college and professional American football in the National Football League. He has been elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1993...
- Dale LivingstonDale LivingstonDale Roger Livingston was an American football kicker who became the starting kicker on the first season Cincinnati Bengals team in 1968. Livingston played college football at Western Michigan University. He played on the 1966 Mid-American Conference Championship team and was selected to play in...
- Mike LivingstonMike LivingstonMike Livingston is a former American collegiate and Professional Football quarterback. He played professionally for the American Football League's Kansas City Chiefs in 1968-1969, and for the NFL Chiefs from 1970 to 1979...
- Walt Livingston
- Billy Locklin
- Oscar LoftonOscar LoftonOscar W. Lofton is a former American football player and coach. He was the 11th head college football coach for the Southeastern Louisiana University Lions located in Hammond, Louisiana and he held that position for six seasons, from 1980 until 1985. His coaching record at Southeastern Louisiana...
- Mike LondonMike London (linebacker)Mike London is a former professional American football linebacker.-Career:London was drafted in the fourteenth round of the 1966 American Football League Draft by the San Diego Chargers and played that season with the team. He played at the collegiate level at the University of...
- Charley LongCharlie LongCharles Long is a former college and professional American football guard. In 1961 he joined the Boston Patriots of the American Football League. He played there for nine seasons and was a two-time AFL All-Star selection, and a member of the Patriots' All-1960s Team.-External links:*...
- Mike Long
- Sam Longmire
- Dean LookDean LookDean Zachary Look was an American college and Professional Football player. A quarterback at Michigan State and for the American Football League New York Titans, a Major League Baseball outfielder, and American football official in the National Football League...
- Ed LothamerEd LothamerEdward Dewey Lothamer is a former American football defensive tackle who played eight seasons in the American Football League and in the National Football League for the Kansas City Chiefs.-External links:*...
- Billy LottBilly LottBilly Rex Lott was a professional American football running back who played in the National Football League and the American Football League . He played for the NFL's New York Giants and the AFL's Oakland Raiders and Boston Patriots .-External links:*...
- Rommie LouddRommie LouddRommie Lee Loudd was a former American football player, coach, and executive. He was the first black assistant coach in the American Football League and the first black majority owner of a major league sports team.-Playing career:Loudd played tight end for coach Red Sanders at UCLA from 1953 to 1955...
- Tom LouderbackTom LouderbackThomas Franklin Louderback, Jr. is a former American football linebacker in the National Football League for the Philadelphia Eagles. He also played in the American Football League for the Oakland Raiders and Buffalo Bills...
- Angelo Loukas
- Paul LowePaul LowePaul Edward Lowe is a retired American football running back who played for the Los Angeles/San Diego Chargers and Kansas City Chiefs of the American Football League from 1960 to 1969.-College career:...
(born 1936, AFL MVPAmerican Football League Most Valuable PlayersDuring its ten-year existence , the American Football League's best player for each year was called the Most Valuable Player by some sports-news sources and the Player of the Year by others...
1965) - Richie LucasRichie LucasRichard John "Riverboat Richie" Lucas is an American former collegiate and Professional Football quarterback, noteworthy as a College Football Hall of Fame quarterback, and best known for his All-American career at Pennsylvania State University .Lucas was born in Glassport, Pennsylvania. He was a...
- Tommy Luke
- Booth LustegBooth LustegGerald Booth Lusteg is a former placekicker in the National Football League who played for the Buffalo Bills, Miami Dolphins, Pittsburgh Steelers and the Green Bay Packers. Lusteg played collegiate baseball for the University of Connecticut and played football professionally for 4 seasons...
- Fran LynchFran LynchFran Lynch was an American collegiate and professional football running back. He played for the Denver Broncos for his entire career, in the American Football League from 1967–1969 and in the NFL from 1970-1975. Before his Pro Football career, he played for Hofstra University.-See also:*Other...
- Jim LynchJim LynchJames Robert Lynch is a former American football linebacker who spent his entire eleven-year professional career with the American Football League and National Football League Kansas City Chiefs.-Early years:...
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- Dee MackeyDee MackeyDee Elbert Mackey was an American football tight end who played professionally for six seasons in the National Football League and the American Football League. He played for the NFL's San Francisco 49ers and the Baltimore Colts...
- Jacque MacKinnonJacque MacKinnonJacque Harold MacKinnon was an American college and professional Football receiver. A tight end, he played collegiately for Colgate University, and professionally for the American Football League's San Diego Chargers from 1961 through 1969. He also played one year for the National Football...
- Eddie Macon
- John Maczuzak
- Paul MaguirePaul MaguirePaul Leo Maguire is a former American football player and current television sportscaster.-Early sports career:Maguire attended Ursuline High School in Youngstown,Ohio and was recruited to play at The Citadel by the late Al Davis who was then an assistant coach and chief recruiter...
(born 8/22/1938, played in six of ten American Football LeagueAmerican Football LeagueThe American Football League was a major American Professional Football league that operated from 1960 until 1969, when the established National Football League merged with it. The upstart AFL operated in direct competition with the more established NFL throughout its existence...
championship games.) - Billy Majors
- John Mangum
- Pete Mangum
- Don Manoukian
- Bobby MaplesBobby MaplesBobby Ray Maples was an American football center and linebacker. He was born in Mount Vernon, Texas, which is also the birthplace of Don Meredith...
- Ed Marcontell
- Marv MarinovichMarv MarinovichMarv Marinovich is a retired American football offensive guard and sports trainer.-Early years:...
- Bob Marques
- Jim MarsalisJim MarsalisJames "Jim" Marsalis was a college and professional American football player. A star at Tennessee State, he played nine professional seasons as a cornerback from 1969-1977...
- Aaron Marsh
- Frank Marsh
- Blanche Martin
- Bill MathisBill MathisBill Mathis was an American college and professional football player. A halfback, he is in the Clemson University Hall of Fame, South Carolina Hall of Fame, and the Georgia Hall of Fame...
(born 1936) - Pat MatsonPat MatsonPat Matson was an American Football League and National Football League offensive lineman from 1966 through 1975.-See also:*Other American Football League players...
- Archie MatsosArchie Matsos-Professional career:Matsos played for seven seasons in the American Football League for four different teams. He was on the Sporting News All-AFL team in 1960 and 1963, and an AFL Eastern Division All-Star in 1961 and 1962 .-High School and college career:...
- Jack Mattox
- Marv MatuszakMarv MatuszakMarvin H. Matuszak was an American football linebacker in the National Football League and in the American Football League. He went to two NFL Pro Bowls and was once an AFL All-Star during his 12-year pro football career. After retiring he was an assistant coach in the pros for 16 seasons for five...
- Doug Mayberry
- Ben Mayes
- Don MaynardDon MaynardDonald Rogers Maynard is a former American football player who played collegiately for Texas Western College and professionally with the National Football League's New York Giants and the American Football League's New York Jets and the World Football League's Shreveport Steamer.After having been...
(born 1935) - Jerry Mays (born 1939)
- Bob McAdams
- Carl McAdamsCarl McAdamsCarl McAdams was an American football linebacker in the AFL from 1967 through 1969. He was an All American at the University of Oklahoma and an integral part of the 1968–1969 AFL Champion and Super Bowl champion New York Jets. When McAdams signed with the Jets, it was the largest contract for a...
- Mike McBathMike McBathMichael Strickler McBath is an American businessman, former professional American football player, and part-owner of the Orlando Predators of the Arena Football League...
- Norm McBride
- Richie McCabe
- Ed McCall
- Ron McCall
- Brendan McCarthyBrendan McCarthy (American football)Brendan B. McCarthy was an American football running back in the National Football League and American Football League. He was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the fourth round of the 1968 Common Draft. In August of that year he was traded to the Detroit Lions for undisclosed future draft pick...
- Mickey McCarty
- Curtis McClintonCurtis McClintonCurtis McClinton is a former collegiate and professional American football player.McClinton attended Wichita High School North in Wichita, Kansas before attending the University of Kansas. A three-time All-Big Eight selection as a Jayhawk, McClinton led the team in rushing in 1959 and rushed for...
(born 1939, American Football League Rookie of the YearAmerican Football League Rookies of the YearIn each year of its ten-year existence , numerous sports-news services named their choice for the American Football League's best first-year player...
1962) - Kent McCloughanKent McCloughanKent Auburn McCloughan is a former football defensive back. He played cornerback for the American Football League's Oakland Raiders from 1965 through 1969, and for the National Football League's Raiders in 1970, but his career ended early because of a devastating knee injury...
- Wayne McClure
- Don McComb
- John McCormickJohn McCormick (American football)John McCormick is a former professional American football player who played quarterback and punter for with the Minnesota Vikings and Denver Broncos from 1962-1968.-References:...
- Lloyd McCoy
- Dale McCullers
- Bob McCullough
- Jim McCuskerJim McCuskerJames Brian "Jim" McCusker is a former professional American football defensive tackle in the National Football League and the American Football League . He played for the NFL's Chicago Cardinals , Philadelphia Eagles , and Cleveland Browns and the AFL's New York Jets...
- Wahoo McDanielWahoo McDanielEdward "Wahoo" McDaniel was a Choctaw-Chickasaw Native American who achieved fame as a professional American football player and later as a professional wrestler.-Early life:...
- Gary McDermott
- Ron McDoleRon McDoleRoland Owen "Ron" McDole is a former American collegiate and Professional Football defensive end from the University of Nebraska, Buffalo Bills, and Washington Redskins.-Buffalo Bills:...
(born 1939) - Don McDonald
- Gerry McDougallGerry McDougallGerry McDougall is an American Football League and Canadian Football League running back from 1957 through 1967. McDougall was named a CFL Eastern All-Star for 1957 and 1958 while playing for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats....
- Bud McFadinBud McFadinLewis Pate "Bud" McFadin was an American college and professional football player. He played college football at the University of Texas, and played professionally for the National Football League's Los Angeles Rams, and in the American Football League for the Denver Broncos from 1960 through...
- Nyle McFarlane
- George McGee
- John McGeeverJohn McGeeverJohn McGeever is a former professional American football cornerback in the American Football League. He played five seasons for the Denver Broncos and Miami Dolphins....
- Dan McGrewDan McGrewDaniel Atwood McGrew is a retired professional football center.-Purdue University:During his college years, McGrew was a stalwart center at Purdue University.-NFL:...
- Don McKinnon
- James A. McKinstryJames A. McKinstryJames A. McKinstry was listed on the New York Jets 1963 team roster and included in a Life Magazine photo of the team....
- Bob McLeod
- Art McMahon
- Jim McMillin
- John McMullan
- Chuck McMurtryChuck McMurtryCharles McMurtry was an American football player. A defensive tackle, he played professionally in the American Football League for the Buffalo Bills and Oakland Raiders. McMurtry played college football at Whittier College. He died in February 1984-External links:*...
- Bob McNamara
- Charlie McNeilCharlie McNeilCharles Edis McNeil was a former American collegiate and Professional Football player. He was a defensive back who played for the American Football League's Los Angeles and San Diego Chargers...
- Warren McVeaWarren McVeaWarren McVea was a football player who made civil rights history by becoming the first African-American to play the sport for the University of Houston....
- Ed Meixler
- Mario Mendez
- Mike MercerMike Mercer (American football)Michael Mercer is a former American football kicker and punter who played for six teams from . In the American Football League, he played for the Oakland Raiders, the Kansas City Chiefs and the Buffalo Bills...
- Dudley MeredithDudley MeredithCecil Dudley Meredith was a professional American football defensive end in the American Football League. He played six seasons for the Houston Oilers and the Buffalo Bills.-External links:...
- Jim Mertens
- Curt MerzCurt MerzCurtis Carl Merz is a former college and professional American football guard who played seven seasons in the American Football League from 1962–1968...
- Ed MeyerEd Meyer (American football)Clarence Edwin Meyer is a former American football player. An offensive tackle and guard, he played professionally in the American Football League for the Buffalo Bills. He was drafted by the New York Titans, and signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League before going to...
- John MeyerJohn Meyer (American football)John Meyer is a former professional American football player and coach.-Biography:Meyer was born John Edwin Meyer on February 20, 1942 in Chicago, Illinois. He graduated from Brother Rice High School.-Playing career:...
- Rich MichaelRich MichaelRichard John Michael was a college and professional offensive lineman in the 1960sMichael played left tackle for the Ohio State Buckeyes under head coach Woody Hayes.-External links:*...
- Walt MichaelsWalt MichaelsWalt Michaels was a former professional football player and coach who is best remembered for his six-year tenure as head coach of the NFL's New York Jets from 1977-1982.-Collegiate and early NFL career:...
- Dave Middendorf
- Pete Mikolajewski
- John Milks
- Alan Miller
- Bill MillerBill Miller (American football)William Joseph Miller is a former professional American football wide receiver in the American Football League. He played six seasons for the Dallas Texans , the Buffalo Bills , and the Oakland Raiders...
- Bill Miller
- Charley Milstead
- Gene MingoGene MingoEugene L. Mingo is a former professional American football player who played several positions including halfback, placekicker, and return specialist...
(first black field goal kicker in United States professional football, 1960.) - Tom Minter
- Rex MirichRex MirichRex L. Mirich is a former American football defensive lineman in the American Football League and the National Football League . After playing college football for Northern Arizona, Mirich was drafted by both the AFL and the NFL in 1963...
- Bob MischakBob MischakRobert Michael "Bob" Mischak is a former college and professional American football guard who played six seasons in the American Football League from 1960-1965. He was selected by his peers as a Sporting News AFL All-League guard in 1960 and 1961. He was an AFL Eastern Division All-Star in 1962...
- Charley MitchellCharley Mitchell (American football)Charley Mitchell was a professional American football player who played running back for six seasons for the Denver Broncos and Buffalo Bills-References:...
- Ed Mitchell
- Leroy MitchellLeroy MitchellLeroy Mitchell is a former American football cornerback. In 1967 he joined the Boston Patriots of the American Football League. He played there for two seasons and was an AFL All-Star selection in 1968...
- Stan Mitchell
- Tom Mitchell
- Willie Mitchell
- Bob MitingerRobert MitingerRobert Bray Mitinger was a former professional football player, attorney and civic leader.-Professional career:...
(1962 Chargers' team Rookie of the Year, later attorney for the American Football League Players Association, 1968–1969.) - Ron MixRon MixRonald Jack Mix , in Los Angeles, California was an American football player.Mix attended USC, and upon graduation played right tackle and guard for the American Football League's Los Angeles/San Diego Chargers and the NFL Oakland Raiders .- College career :A graduate of the University of Southern...
(born 1938) - Mel Montalbo
- Mike MontlerMike MontlerMichael R. Montler was an American football offensive lineman in the National Football League for the Boston/New England Patriots, Buffalo Bills, Denver Broncos, and the Detroit Lions.-University of Colorado:...
- Alex Moore
- Fred Moore
- Leroy Moore
- Zeke MooreZeke MooreZeke Moore is a former professional American Football player who played defensive back for the American Football League's Houston Oilers from 1967–1969, and for the NFL Oilers from 1970 through 1977. Before his professional career, Moore played for Lincoln University of Missouri.-See also:*Other...
- Mo MoormanMo MoormanMaurice "Mo" Moorman was an American college and professional football player. He played collegiately for Texas A&M, and went to the American Football League's Kansas City Chiefs as a first-round draft choice in 1968...
- Doug Moreau
- Fran Morelli
- Dennit MorrisDennit MorrisDennit Morris is a retired American Football linebacker. He and his footballing friend James Smith had a band together under the name "The Dennis"-See also:*Other American Football League players...
- Jon MorrisJon MorrisJon Morris is a former American college and professional football player. At Gonzaga College High School in Washington, DC, he was a three-sport athlete in football, basketball and baseball. After Gonzaga he played center and linebacker for three seasons at the College of the Holy Cross...
(born 1942) - Mercury MorrisMercury MorrisEugene Edward "Mercury" Morris , is a former American football player, nicknamed early on for his mercurial quickness when running with the ball. Morris was a running back and kick returner for 9 years, playing mostly for the Miami Dolphins...
- Tom MorrowTom MorrowTom Morrow is a former safety for three years with the American Football League's Oakland Raiders. He holds the record for the most consecutive games with an interception, with eight.-See also:...
- Haven MosesHaven MosesHaven Christopher Moses is a former American football wide receiver. Haven played collegiately for Los Angeles Harbor College and San Diego State University. He was drafted by the American Football League's Buffalo Bills in the first round of the 1968 Draft and played for the Bills from 1968 to...
- Rich Mostardi
- Bobby Moten
- Ed Muelhaupt
- Horst MuhlmannHorst MuhlmannHorst Herbert Erich Muhlmann was a former professional American football player. He was a placekicker in the American Football League and the National Football League for nine seasons...
- Nick Mumley
- Lloyd MumphordLloyd MumphordLloyd N. Mumphord was a cornerback who played collegiately for Texas Southern University and ten seasons in American Pro Football. He played professionally for the Miami Dolphins of the American Football League and the Dolphins and Baltimore Colts of the National Football League...
- Jesse MurdockJesse MurdockJesse Murdock, Jr. was an American collegiate and Professional Football player. After graduating from California Western University he served in the United States Marine Corps , then tried out for the American Football League's San Diego Chargers in 1963...
- Bill Murphy
- Chip MyersChip MyersPhillip Leon "Chip" Myers was a wide receiver who played nine Pro Football seasons, for the NFL San Francisco 49ers in 1967, the AFL's Cincinnati Bengals in 1969, and the NFL's AFC Bengals from 1970 through 1976...
- Chip MyrtleChip MyrtleCharles Joseph Myrtle III is a former professional American football player who played linebacker for seven seasons for the Denver Broncos and the San Diego Chargers....
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- Joe NamathJoe NamathJoseph William "Joe" Namath , nicknamed "Broadway Joe" or "Joe Willie", is a former American football quarterback. He played college football for the University of Alabama under coach Paul "Bear" Bryant and his assistant, Howard Schnellenberger, from 1962–1964, and professional football in the...
(born 1943, American Football League Rookie of the YearAmerican Football League Rookies of the YearIn each year of its ten-year existence , numerous sports-news services named their choice for the American Football League's best first-year player...
1965, AFL MVPAmerican Football League Most Valuable PlayersDuring its ten-year existence , the American Football League's best player for each year was called the Most Valuable Player by some sports-news sources and the Player of the Year by others...
1968 and 1969) - Jim NanceJim NanceJames Solomon "Big Jim" Nance was an American collegiate and Professional Football fullback with the Boston Patriots during their days in the American Football League...
(born 1942, AFL MVPAmerican Football League Most Valuable PlayersDuring its ten-year existence , the American Football League's best player for each year was called the Most Valuable Player by some sports-news sources and the Player of the Year by others...
1966) - Walter Napier
- Bob Neff
- John Neidert
- Billy NeighborsBilly NeighborsWilliam Wesley "Billy" Neighbors is a former American football guard who played in the American Football League from . He played college football at the University of Alabama where he was an All-American, and was selected in sixth round of the 1962 AFL Draft...
- Benny Nelson
- Ron NeryRon NeryRonald Duane Nery was a professional American football defensive end in the American Football League. He played four seasons for the Los Angeles/San Diego Chargers , the Denver Broncos , and the Houston Oilers ....
- Tom NeumannTom NeumannTom Neumann was a player in the American Football League for the Boston Patriots in 1963 as a halfback. He played at the collegiate level at Northern Michigan University and the University of Wisconsin–Madison....
- Tom Neville
- Steve Newell
- Bobby Nichols
- Mike Nichols
- Pete Nicklas
- Doyle NixDoyle NixDoyle Edward Nix was an American football defensive back in the National Football League for the Green Bay Packers and the Washington Redskins. He was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1960 NFL Expansion Draft, but did not make the active roster. He also played in the American Football...
- John NoceraJohn NoceraJohn Nocera was a professional American football player who played linebacker for five seasons for the Philadelphia Eagles and Denver Broncos.-References:...
- George NockGeorge NockGeorge Verdell Nock is a former American football running back. He played in the American Football League for the New York Jets in 1969, and in the National Football League for the Jets and Washington Redskins....
- Tom Nomina
- Karl NoonanKarl NoonanKarl Noonan , is a former collegiate and professional football wide receiver. He played collegiately at the University of Iowa and professionally with the American Football League's Miami Dolphins from 1966 through 1969, and for the NFL's Dolphins from 1970 through 1972...
- Jim Norris
- Don NortonDon NortonDonald Farris Norton is a former American football end in the American Football League. He played college football at the University of Iowa and was drafted by the newly formed AFL in 1960, playing seven seasons for the Los Angeles/San Diego Chargers , making the AFL All-Star team in 1961 and 1962...
- Jim Norton (born 1938)
- Rick NortonRick NortonRichard Eugene Norton is a former American collegiate and professional football quarterback who played college football for the University of Kentucky and professionally with the American Football League's Miami Dolphins , and one game for the NFL's Green Bay Packers .-See also:*Other American...
- Joe Novsek
- Phil NugentPhil NugentPhil Nugent is a former professional American football defensive back. He played for the Denver Broncos of the American Football League during the 1961 AFL season....
- Julian Nunamaker
- R.B. Nunnery
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- Don Oakes
- Carleton OatsCarleton OatsCarleton Oats was an American college and professional football player. A defensive lineman, he played collegiately for Florida A&M and in the American Football League with the Oakland Raiders from 1965 to 1969, then in the National Football League still for Oakland from 1970 to 1972, and finally...
- Tom Oberg
- Tommy O'ConnellTommy O'ConnellTommy O'Connell is a retired American collegiate and Professional Football quarterback who played in five NFL and two American Football League seasons from 1953–1957 and 1960-1961 for 3 different teams...
- Sammy Odom
- Joe O'DonnellJoe O'Donnell (American football)Joseph Raymond O'Donnell is a former offensive lineman who played eight seasons for the Buffalo Bills in the American Football League and the National Football League. He was a part of the 1964 and 1965 AFL Championship teams. O'Donnell was an AFL Eastern Division All-Star in 1965...
- Dave Ogas
- Paul Oglesby
- Ross O'HanleyRoss O'HanleyRoss O'Hanley was an American football safety with the Boston Patriots of the American Football League from 1960 to 1965. He was an All-League AFL player in 1960.-External links:**...
- Chip Oliver
- Harold OlsonHarold OlsonHarold Vincent Olson is a former American football offensive tackle in the American Football League for the Buffalo Bills and the Denver Broncos. He played college football at Clemson University.-See also:...
- Johnny OlszewskiJohnny OlszewskiJohn Peter Olszewski was an American football running back in the National Football League for the Chicago Cardinals, Washington Redskins, and the Detroit Lions. He also played with the American Football League's Denver Broncos in 1962...
- Jim O'Mahoney
- Steve O'NealSteve O'NealSteve O'Neal was an American football punter and a wide receiver. O'Neal is best known for kicking a 98 yard punt during the American Football League game between the New York Jets and the Denver Broncos on September 21, 1969. This punt set the record for the longest punt in American Football...
- Bob O'Neil
- Larry OnestiLarry OnestiLawrence Joseph "Larry" Onesti is a former professional American football linebacker in the American Football League. He played four seasons for the Houston Oilers....
- Clancy Osborne
- Gus OttoGus OttoGus Otto is a former American college University of Missouri, and Professional Football player. A linebacker, he played for the American Football League's Oakland Raiders from 1965 through 1969 and for the NFL Raiders from 1970–1972.-See also:*Other American Football League players...
- Jim OttoJim OttoJames Edwin Otto is a former Professional Football center for the Oakland Raiders of the American Football League.-Wausau High School and University of Miami:...
(born 1938) - John Outlaw
- Terry OwensTerry OwensTerry Woodrow Owens is a former American football offensive lineman in the American Football League and the National Football League. Selected in the 11th round of the 1966 AFL Draft, Owens joined the San Diego Chargers. He played for the Chargers for ten seasons.-See also:*Other American...
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- Joe Pagliei
- Sam PalumboSam PalumboSam Palumbo is a former linebacker in the National Football League. He was drafted in the fourth round of the 1955 NFL Draft and played two seasons with the team. During the 1957 NFL season he played with the Green Bay Packers and later was a member of the Buffalo Bills of the American Football...
- Nick Papac
- Vito (Babe) Parilli (born 1930)
- Ernie ParkErnie ParkErnest Carol Park was a professional American football player who played offensive lineman for one seasons for the San Diego Chargers, Miami Dolphins, Denver Broncos, and Cincinnati Bengals.-References:...
- Charlie Parker
- Willie Parker
- Bernie ParrishBernie ParrishBernard Paul "Bernie" Parrish is a former American college and professional football player who was a cornerback in the National Football League and American Football League for eight seasons during the 1950s and 1960s...
- Dennis ParteeDennis ParteeDennis Franklin Partee is a former American football kicker and punter who played professionally for the San Diego Chargers in the American Football League and later in the National Football League....
- Bill Pashe
- Alan PastranaAlan PastranaCharles Alan Pastrana is a former American football quarterback. He played college football for the University of Maryland from 1965 to 1968. In 1966, he set the Atlantic Coast Conference record for single-season passing touchdowns with 17. At Maryland, Pastrana also played on the lacrosse team...
- Herb PaterraHerb PaterraHerb Paterra is a former NFL player and coach. He spent a total of 46 years in American Football and coached at all levels of the game, retiring in 2007. He served as defensive coordinator for the Los Angeles Rams, Buffalo Bills, and Detroit Lions....
- Wayne PatrickWayne PatrickWayne Allen Patrick was a professional American football running back for five seasons for the Buffalo Bills in both the American Football League and the National Football League. He was born in Gainesville, Florida. He settled in Amherst, a suburb of Buffalo after retiring from football and...
- Dainard PaulsonDainard PaulsonDainard Paulson is a former collegiate and professional American football player. He Played collegiately for Oregon State University and professionally for the American Football League's New York Titans and New York Jets, where he was an AFL All-Star in 1964 and 1965.-See also:*Other American...
- Johnny Peacock
- Willie Pearson
- Tom PenningtonTom PenningtonThomas Durward "Tom" Pennington Jr. is a former American football placekicker who played in the American Football League . Pennington played college football for the Georgia Bulldogs...
- Bill Perkins
- Jim Perkins
- Willis Perkins
- Phil Perlo
- Pete PerreaultPete PerreaultPete Perreault was an American football guard who played nine seasons of professional football. He played for the American Football League's New York Jets from 1963 through 1967, for the AFL's Cincinnati Bengals in 1968, then returned to the Jets in 1969...
- Anton Peters
- Frank Peters
- Volney PetersVolney PetersVolney Monroe Peters is a former American football defensive tackle in the National Football League and the American Football League.-Early life:Peters graduated from San Diego's Hoover High in 1947....
- Bill PetersonBill Peterson (linebacker)Bill Peterson was a professional American football player who played linebacker for five seasons for the Cincinnati Bengals and Kansas City Chiefs-References:...
- Bob Petrella
- Bob PetrichBob PetrichRobert Earl "Bob" Petrich is a former professional American football defensive end in the American Football League. He played five seasons for the San Diego Chargers and the Buffalo Bills ....
- Gerry PhilbinGerry PhilbinGerald John Philbin is a former American collegiate football defensive tackle and four year starter from the University at Buffalo where he earned several honors including Second- team All-American, Little All-America, and All-American Academic team...
(born 1941) - Jess PhillipsJess PhillipsJess Phillips is an American former professional football player who played running back for ten seasons in American Pro Football. He began his pro career with the American Football League's Cincinnati Bengals in 1968, and also played for the NFL Bengals, Saints, Raiders, and Patriots.-See...
- Ed PhilpottEd PhilpottEd Philpott is a former American football linebacker in the National Football League. He was drafted by the Boston Patriots in the fourth round of the 1967 NFL Draft. He played college football at Miami ....
- Frank PittsFrank PittsFrank H. Pitts is a former professional American football wide receiver in the American Football League and the National Football League...
- Hugh Pitts
- John PittsJohn Pitts (American football)John Martin Pitts is a former American football defensive back. He played in the American Football League for the Buffalo Bills and in the National Football League for the Buffalo Bills, the Denver Broncos, and the Cleveland Browns. He played college football at Arizona State University.-External...
- Dave Pivec
- Dave Plump
- Sherman PlunkettSherman PlunkettSherman Eugene Plunkett was an American football offensive tackle who played in the National Football League from and in the American Football League from , for the San Diego Chargers and the New York Jets. He was an American Football League All-Star in 1964 and 1966...
- Bobby PlyBobby PlyRobert Vernon Ply is an American former collegiate and Professional Football player who played defensive back in the American Football League. He played six seasons, for the Dallas Texans/Kansas City Chiefs, the Buffalo Bills, and the Denver Broncos.-See also:* Other American Football League...
- Ed PodolakEd PodolakEdward Joseph Podolak is a former professional American football player. He played quarterback and halfback at the University of Iowa before being selected by the American Football League's Kansas City Chiefs in the second round of the 1969 Common Draft.During a nine-year career from 1969 to 1977,...
- Bob Poole
- Willie Porter
- Dickie PostDickie PostRichard M. "Dickie" Post was a college and professional American football player. A halfback, he played for the American Football League's San Diego Chargers and was the UPI choice for AFL Rookie of the Year in 1967.-Football career:...
(born 1942, American Football League Rookie of the YearAmerican Football League Rookies of the YearIn each year of its ten-year existence , numerous sports-news services named their choice for the American Football League's best first-year player...
1967) - Art PowellArt Powell-Early career:Powell attended and played high school football at San Diego High School and played college football at San José State University.-Professional career:...
- Charley Powell
- Jesse PowellJesse Powell (American football)Jesse Loy Powell is a former professional American football linebacker in the National Football League. He attended West Texas A&M. He would play linebacker with the Miami Dolphins from 1969 to 1973.-External links:*...
- Warren Powers
- Gene Prebola
- Jim Price
- Sam Price
- Billy PricerBilly PricerBilly Pricer is a former professional American football player who played running back for five seasons for the Baltimore Colts and Dallas Texans. Played for the University of Oklahoma football team from 1954 to 1956. During this time he played under Bud Wilkinson and as a sooner never lost a game...
- Bob Print
- Errol Prisby
- Ron PritchardRon PritchardRonald David Pritchard is a former American football linebacker who played nine seasons with the Houston Oilers and the Cincinnati Bengals, first in the American Football League, then in the National Football League....
- Remi PrudhommeRemi PrudhommeJoseph Remi Prudhomme was an American football offensive lineman at Louisiana State University, where he was an All-American in 1964...
- Barry Pryor
- Vic Purvis
- Jack Pyburn
- John Pyeatt
- Palmer PylePalmer PyleWilliam Palmer Pyle is a former professional American football guard who played in the National Football League and the American Football League . He played for six seasons for the NFL's Baltimore Colts and Minnesota Vikings and the AFL's Oakland Raiders.-References:...
- George Pyne
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- Warren RabbWarren RabbS. Warren Rabb was a former American collegiate and Professional Football quarterback who played for the Detroit Lions of the NFL and the Buffalo Bills of the American Football League. He was selected in the second round of the 1960 NFL Draft out of Louisiana State University...
- Bill RademacherBill RademacherBill Rademacher is a former professional American football player who played wide receiver for seven seasons for the New York Jets and Boston Patriots.-References:...
- Dennis Randall
- Randy RasmussenRandy RasmussenRandall Lee Rasmussen was an American football guard for fifteen seasons for the New York Jets, beginning with the 1967 American Football League season...
- Ray RatkowskiRay RatkowskiRay Ratkowski is a former professional American football halfback. He was a member of the Boston Patriots of the American Football League during the 1961 AFL season....
- Bert RechicharBert RechicharAlbert Daniel Rechichar was an American football defensive back who played with the National Football League's Cleveland Browns, Baltimore Colts and Pittsburgh Steelers from 1952 to 1960, and the American Football League's New York Titans in 1961...
- Rick RedmanRick RedmanRichard Clark Redman is a retired American Football linebacker who played professionally in the American Football League and the National Football League.-Amateur athletics:...
- Alvin ReedAlvin ReedAlvin D. Reed is a former professional American football player. A 6'5", 232 lbs. tight end from Prairie View A&M University, after being drafted by the American Football League's Houston Oilers in 1967, Reed played nine seasons in professional football, from 1967-1975.-See also:*Other...
- Leo Reed
- Roy Reeves
- Tom RegnerTom RegnerThomas Eugene Regner is a former professional American football player who played guard for six seasons for the Houston Oilers and was an All-American offensive lineman for the University of Notre Dame....
- Bob ReifsnyderBob ReifsnyderRobert Harland Reifsnyder is a retired professional American football player. An All-American at the United States Naval Academy, he was the 1957 recipient of the Maxwell Award for College Player of the Year....
- Dennis Remmert
- Bob Renn
- Larry Rentz
- Ron RewaldRon RewaldRon Rewald is a former Hawaii investment advisor, professional football player and self-described CIA agent who was convicted of wire fraud and mail fraud in 1985.-Football career:...
- Al ReynoldsAl Reynolds (American football)Allen F. Reynolds is a former American college and professional football guard who played eight seasons in the American Football League from 1960-1967 for the Dallas Texans and Kansas City Chiefs.-See also:...
- Billy ReynoldsBilly Reynolds (American football)William Dean "Billy" Reynolds was a professional American football halfback in the National Football League and the American Football League . He played for the NFL's Cleveland Browns and Pittsburgh Steelers and the AFL's Oakland Raiders .-External links:...
- M. C. Reynolds
- Andy RiceAndy RiceAndy Rice was an American college and professional football player. He played collegiately for Texas Southern, and went to the American Football League's Kansas City Chiefs in 1965...
- George Rice
- Ken RiceKen Rice (American football)Kenneth Earl Rice is a former an American football offensive tackle in the American Football League for the Buffalo Bills, Oakland Raiders, and the Miami Dolphins. He played college football at Auburn University....
- Ray RiceRay RiceRaymell Maurice Rice is an American football running back for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Ravens in the second round of the 2008 NFL Draft. He played college football at Rutgers. He is currently ranked as the Baltimore Ravens third all-time rusher in...
- Jim Richards
- Perry Richards
- Al Richardson
- Bob Richardson
- Gloster RichardsonGloster RichardsonGloster Van Richardson is a former professional American football wide receiver in the American Football League for the Kansas City Chiefs, and then in the National Football League for the Chiefs, the Dallas Cowboys, and the Cleveland Browns.He is the younger brother of former NFL wide receiver...
- Jeff Richardson
- Jesse RichardsonJess RichardsonJesse William Richardson was an American collegiate and Professional Football player who played defensive lineman in the National Football League for the Philadelphia Eagles, and in the American Football League for the Boston Patriots...
- John RichardsonJohn Richardson (American football)John Edward Richardson is a former professional American football player who played defensive tackle for seven seasons for the Miami Dolphins and the St. Louis Cardianls John was a graduate of Kearny High School . He was a member of the 1966 College Football All-America Team....
- Mike Richardson
- Pete RichardsonPete RichardsonPete Richardson is a former American football defensive back in the National Football League and former college head coach....
- Tom Richardson
- Mike Richey
- Frank Richter
- Houston RidgeHouston RidgeHouston Robert Ridge, Jr. is a former professional American football defensive linemen who played four seasons for the San Diego Chargers of the American Football League...
- Preston RidlehuberPreston RidlehuberHoward Preston Ridlehuber is a former American collegiate and Professional Football running back in the NFL and the American Football League . He played one season each for the NFL's Atlanta Falcons and the AFL's Oakland Raiders and Buffalo Bills...
- Charley Rieves
- Jim Riley
- Ken RileyKen RileyKenneth Jerome Riley is a former professional American Football defensive back who played his entire career for the Cincinnati Bengals, in the American Football League in 1969 and in the NFL from 1970 through 1983...
- Lee RileyLee RileyLeon Francis Riley was an American football defensive back in the National Football League for the Detroit Lions, the Philadelphia Eagles, and the New York Giants. He also played in the American Football League for the New York Titans. Riley played college football at the University of Detroit...
- Ray RissmillerRay RissmillerRaymond Harold "Ray" Rissmiller is a former American football offensive tackle in the National Football League for the Philadelphia Eagles and the New Orleans Saints. He also played in the American Football League for the Buffalo Bills. He played college football at Georgia....
- Hank Rivera
- Bo RobersonBo RobersonIrvin Roberson was an American track and field athlete and American collegiate and Professional Football player. At Cornell University he excelled in basketball, football and track and field...
- Archie RobertsArchie Roberts (American Football League)Archie Roberts is a former collegiate and Professional Football player. He played at Columbia University and in the American Football League with the Miami Dolphins He subsequently became a cardiac surgeon.-References:...
- Cliff RobertsCliff RobertsCliff Roberts was a professional American football player who played offensive lineman for one season for the Oakland Raiders.-References:...
- Bob Robertson
- Bill RobinsonBill Robinson (American football)Bill Robinson is a former halfback in the National Football League. He was drafted in the twenty-fifth round of the 1952 NFL Draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers and played that season with the Green Bay Packers. Later he was a member of the New York Titans during the 1960 American Football League...
- Jerry RobinsonJerry Robinson (kick returner)Jerry Robinson is a former professional American football player who played wide receiver for four seasons for the San Diego Chargers and New York Jets.-References:...
- Johnny Robinson (born 1938)
- Paul RobinsonPaul Robinson (American football)Paul Harvey Robinson is a former professional American football running back for two seasons in the American Football League and five seasons in the National Football League. Paul Robinson played only one year at the University of Arizona, but in his first year as a professional, he gained 1,023...
(born 1944, American Football League Rookie of the YearAmerican Football League Rookies of the YearIn each year of its ten-year existence , numerous sports-news services named their choice for the American Football League's best first-year player...
1968, only running back in pro football history to rush for 1,000 yards for a first-year expansion team.) - Frank Robotti
- Paul RochesterPaul RochesterPaul "Rocky" Rochester is a former American football defensive tackle. He played for the Dallas Texans/Kansas City Chiefs and the New York Jets in the American Football League...
(born 1938) - Tobin RoteTobin RoteTobin Cornelius Rote was an American college and professional football player who played quarterback for the NFL's Green Bay Packers and Detroit Lions, the Canadian Football League's Toronto Argonauts, and the American Football League's San Diego Chargers and Denver Broncos.-Early life:Rote...
(1928–2000, AFL MVPAmerican Football League Most Valuable PlayersDuring its ten-year existence , the American Football League's best player for each year was called the Most Valuable Player by some sports-news sources and the Player of the Year by others...
in 1963, only man to quarterback teams to a championship in both the NFL and the American Football League) - John RoderickJohn Roderick (American football)John Roderick is a former professional American football wide receiver.-Career:Roderick played three seasons in the American Football League, playing two with the Miami Dolphins and one with the Oakland Raiders...
- Herb RoedelHerb RoedelHerb Roedel was a player in the American Football League for the Oakland Raiders in 1961 as a guard. He played at the collegiate level at Marquette University.-References:...
- Bill RoehneltBill RoehneltWilliam Edward Roehnelt was an American football linebacker in the National Football League for the Chicago Bears and the Washington Redskins; and in the American Football League for the Denver Broncos. He played college football at Bradley University.-See also:*Other American Football League...
- Don Rogers
- Dave Rolle
- Hatch Rosdahl
- Dave Ross
- Willie Ross
- Tobin RoteTobin RoteTobin Cornelius Rote was an American college and professional football player who played quarterback for the NFL's Green Bay Packers and Detroit Lions, the Canadian Football League's Toronto Argonauts, and the American Football League's San Diego Chargers and Denver Broncos.-Early life:Rote...
- Justin Rowland
- Bob Rowley
- Karl RubkeKarl RubkeKarl John Rubke was a professional American football center and linebacker in the National Football League and the American Football League .-College career:...
- Jack RudolphJack Rudolph (American football)Jack Rudolph was a professional American football player who played linebacker for six seasons for the Boston Patriots and Miami Dolphins.-References:...
- Marion RushingMarion RushingMarion Rushing is a former professional American Football player: He played nine and a half seasons in the NFL, mainly for the Chicago/St. Louis Cardinals...
- Benny Russell
- Charlie Rutkowski
- Ed RutkowskiEd RutkowskiEdward John Anthony Rutkowski is a former American football player, and a former politician in Buffalo, New York. Rutkowksi was a noted college and professional American football player...
- Joe Ryan
- Tom RychlecTom RychlecThomas Richard Rychlec is a former professional American football player who played tight end for five seasons for the National Football League's Detroit Lions and the American Football League's Buffalo Bills and Denver Broncos....
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- Ron Sabal
- Saint Saffold
- Tom SaidockTom SaidockThomas Saidock was an American collegiate and Professional Football defensive lineman in the National Football League for the Philadelphia Eagles, and in the American Football League for the New York Titans and Buffalo Bills...
- George SaimesGeorge SaimesGeorge Thomas Saimes is a former American football defensive back and fullback for Michigan State University and the Buffalo Bills of the American Football League, which produced American Football League Championships in 1964 and 1965...
(born 1941) - Len Saint Jean
- Johnny SampleJohnny SampleJohn B. Sample, Jr. was an American football defensive back who played in the National Football League for the Baltimore Colts , Pittsburgh Steelers , and Washington Redskins , and in the American Football League for the New York Jets .Sample had the distinction of beginning and ending his career...
- Rick Sapienza
- Tony SardiscoTony SardiscoAnthony Guy "Tony" Sardisco was an American football guard/linebacker. He played in the National Football League for the San Francisco 49ers and Washington Redskins in 1956. Sardisco then served in the U.S. Air Force for two years, although he continued to play football, making All-Air Force in...
- TJ Sarro
- Dan Sartin
- Doug Satcher
- George Sauer, Jr.George Sauer, Jr.George Sauer, Jr. is a former professional American football wide receiver who played six seasons for the American Football League's New York Jets. He led the AFL in receptions in the 1967 season. In 1968, he started for the Jets in the third AFL-NFL World Championship Game, helping defeat the...
- Jimmy SaxtonJimmy SaxtonJames Everett "Jimmy" Saxton Jr. is a former professional American football player who played in 1962 for the Dallas Texans.-External links:*...
- Ron Sayers
- Ron Sbranti
- Bob ScarpittoBob ScarpittoBob Scarpitto was an American college and professional football player. A halfback, flanker and punter, he played college football at the University of Notre Dame, and played professionally in the American Football League for the San Diego Chargers in 1961 and 1962, for the Denver Broncos from...
- Joe Schaffer
- Maury Schleicher
- Ray Schmautz
- Jim Schmedding
- Bob SchmidtBob Schmidt (American football)Robert Malcolm Schmidt is a former college and professional American football offensive tackle.-Pro football career:...
- Henry SchmidtHenry SchmidtFor the 1903 Brooklyn Superbas baseball pitcher, see Henry Schmidt Henry Joseph Schmidt is a former college and professional American football defensive tackle.-Professional career:...
- John Schmitt
- Mike Schnitker
- Marty SchottenheimerMarty SchottenheimerMartin Edward "Marty" Schottenheimer is the current head coach of the Virginia Destroyers of the United Football League. Over his career, he has served as head coach of the Cleveland Browns, Kansas City Chiefs, Washington Redskins, and San Diego Chargers. He has the most wins of any NFL coach...
- Harry SchuhHarry SchuhHarry Schuh is a former American college and professional football player who retired as a player after the 1974 season. He was an All-American tackle at the University of Memphis in 1963 and 1964...
- Gerhard Schwedes
- Bob Schweikert
- Bill Scott
- Clarence Scott
- John Scott
- Lew Scott
- Bob Scrabis
- Ed Scrutchins
- Jim SearsJim SearsJames Herbert "Jimmy" Sears was a professional American football defensive back/halfback in the National Football League and the American Football League .-High school career:...
- Bob Sedlock
- Paul SeilerPaul SeilerPaul Herman Seiler was an American football offensive lineman who played in the American and National Football Leagues for the New York Jets and Oakland Raiders....
- Larry SeipleLarry SeipleLarry Robert Seiple is a football coach and previously was a punter for the Miami Dolphins of the American Football League from 1967 through 1969, and the NFL's Dolphins from 1970 through 1977....
- Gene Selawski
- Goldie SellersGoldie SellersGoldie Sellers is a former American football defensive back in the American Football League. Sellers played collegiately at Grambling State University under legendary coach Eddie Robinson. As a professional, he played four seasons as a cornerback for the Denver Broncos and the Kansas City Chiefs...
- Ron SellersRon SellersRon "Jingle Joints" Sellers was an American college and professional football player. He played college football for Florida State University, where he was a two-time All-American...
- Tom SestakTom SestakThomas Joseph Sestak was an American collegiate Professional Football defensive lineman for the Buffalo Bills of the American Football League....
(1936–1987) - Don Shackleford
- Billy ShawBilly ShawWilliam Lewis "Billy" Shaw is an American former college and professional football player.Drafted in 1961 by the American Football League's Buffalo Bills, Billy Shaw of Georgia Tech was the prototypical "pulling guard" who despite his size held his own against much bigger defensive linemen like...
(born 1938, only non-NFL player in the Pro Football Hall of FamePro Football Hall of FameThe Pro Football Hall of Fame is the hall of fame of professional football in the United States with an emphasis on the National Football League . It opened in Canton, Ohio, on September 7, 1963, with 17 charter inductees...
.) - George ShawGeorge Shaw (American football)George Howard Shaw was an American football quarterback who played seven seasons in the National Football League.-Early life:...
- Glenn Shaw
- Pat SheaPat Shea (American football)Patrick Beardsley Shea is a former professional American football player who played guard for four seasons for the San Diego Chargers....
- Art ShellArt ShellArthur "Art" Shell is an American former collegiate and professional football player in the American Football League and later in the NFL, a Hall of Fame offensive tackle, and a two-time former head coach of the Oakland Raiders...
- Rod ShermanRod ShermanRodney Jarvis "Rod" Sherman is a former American football wide receiver who played professionally in the American Football League and the National Football League .-High school career:...
- Tom Sherman
- George Shirkey
- Bill Shockley
- Chuck ShontaChuck ShontaCharles "Chuck" Shonta is a former college and professional American football defensive back. He attended Eastern Michigan University and played football there. In 1960 he joined the Boston Patriots of the upstart American Football League...
- Richard Siles*John Sklopan
- Mickey SlaughterMickey SlaughterMilton Eugene "Mickey" Slaughter is a former professional American football quarterback in the American Football League. He was raised in Alexandria, Louisiana and played quarterback for Coach Maxie Lambright at Bolton High School, where he graduated in 1959...
- Richard SlighRichard SlighRichard Ellis Sligh was an American collegiate and Professional Football player who played for the American Football League's Oakland Raiders. Sligh played collegiately at North Carolina Central University from 1962-64, and was taken in the tenth round of the 1967 Common Draft as a defensive tackle...
- Tom SmileyTom SmileyTommie Belton Smiley, Jr. is a former American football player....
- Allen Duncan Smith (Buffalo BillsBuffalo BillsThe Buffalo Bills are a professional football team based in Buffalo, New York. They are currently members of the East Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
) - Allen Tyrone Smith (New York JetsNew York JetsThe New York Jets are a professional football team headquartered in Florham Park, New Jersey, representing the New York metropolitan area. The team is a member of the Eastern Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
) - Bob (Robert Bert) Smith (Houston Oilers)
- Bobby (Robert Lee) Smith (Buffalo BillsBuffalo BillsThe Buffalo Bills are a professional football team based in Buffalo, New York. They are currently members of the East Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
) - Carl Smith
- Charlie SmithCharlie Smith (running back)Charles Henry Smith is a former American football running back. He played two seasons for the American Football League's Oakland Raiders , and 5 for the National Football League's Raiders . He also played for the NFL's San Diego Chargers in 1975...
- Dan Smith (Denver BroncosDenver BroncosThe Denver Broncos are a professional American football team based in Denver, Colorado. They are currently members of the West Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
) - Dave Smith
- Don Smith (Denver BroncosDenver BroncosThe Denver Broncos are a professional American football team based in Denver, Colorado. They are currently members of the West Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
) - Fletcher SmithFletcher SmithFletcher Leon Smith is a former American football safety in the American Football League and National Football League. He was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the sixth round of the 1966 AFL Draft. He played college football at Tennessee State.Smith also played for the Cincinnati Bengals....
- Hal Smith (Boston Patriots)
- J. D. (James D.) SmithJ. D. Smith (offensive lineman)Jesse Daley Smith is a former American football offensive lineman in the National Football League for the Philadelphia Eagles and Detroit Lions. He was named to the Pro Bowl one time. Smith played college football at Rice University and was drafted in the second round of the 1959 NFL Draft....
(Oakland RaidersOakland RaidersThe Oakland Raiders are a professional American football team based in Oakland, California. They currently play in the Western Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
) - Jimmy Smith (Denver BroncosDenver BroncosThe Denver Broncos are a professional American football team based in Denver, Colorado. They are currently members of the West Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
) - Noland SmithNoland SmithNoland "Super Gnat" Smith is a former American football wide receiver/return specialist for the Kansas City Chiefs in the American Football League and San Francisco 49ers in the National Football League.-College career:Smith played college football at Tennessee A&I University where he...
- Paul SmithPaul Smith (defensive end)Paul Edward Smith was a collegiate and professional American football defensive end. Smith was selected in the 1968 Common Draft by the American Football League's Denver Broncos and played in the National Football League for the Broncos and Washington Redskins.Smith wore number 70 with the...
(Denver BroncosDenver BroncosThe Denver Broncos are a professional American football team based in Denver, Colorado. They are currently members of the West Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
) - Russ Smith
- Tommie SmithTommie SmithTommie Smith is an African American former track & field athlete and wide receiver in the American Football League. At the 1968 Summer Olympics, Smith won the 200-meter dash finals in 19.83 seconds – the first time the 20 second barrier was broken...
- Wilie (Bear) SmithWillie Smith (American football)Willie Smith is a former American football player. A native of Little Rock, Arkansas, Smith attended Dunbar High School, a segregated high school for African-American students. He was teammates during high school with Jim Pace, and the two of them opted to attend the University of Michigan where...
- Mark SmolinskiMark SmolinskiMark Wayne Smolinski was a professional American football player for the NFL's Baltimore Colts and the AFL's World Champion New York Jets.-Personal Life:...
- Matt SnellMatt SnellMatt Snell was the American Football League's New York Jets owner Sonny Werblin's first coup, prior to his 1965 acquisition of Joe Namath...
(born 1941, American Football League Rookie of the YearAmerican Football League Rookies of the YearIn each year of its ten-year existence , numerous sports-news services named their choice for the American Football League's best first-year player...
1964, 121 yd, td in 3rd World Championship game.) - Matt Snorton
- Al Snyder
- Bob Soltis
- Mike SommerMike SommerMichael Sandor Sommer Sommer attended Woodrow Wilson High School in Washington, DC where he was an ALL High running back, leading the Tigers to the Interhigh championship in 1952 scoring 5 TD's against arch rival Western. A week later, WW defeated Catholic league champion St Johns for the City...
- Butch SonginButch SonginEdward F. "Butch" Songin is a former quarterback for the Boston College Eagles, the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Rugby Union, and for the American Football League's Boston Patriots and New York Titans...
- Jim Sorey
- Henry Sorrell
- Dick Speights
- Julian Spence
- Ollie SpencerOllie SpencerOllie Spencer is a former Pro Football tackle who played nine professional seasons from 1953-1963. He completed his professional career with the American Football League's Oakland Raiders in 1963. Later he was an assistant coach for the Raiders for seventeen seasons.He died on April 28, 1991 of a...
- Jack SpikesJack SpikesJack Erwin Spikes is a former American collegiiate and Professional Football running back and placekicker. He played in the American Football League for the Dallas Texans, Kansas City Chiefs, Houston Oilers, and the Buffalo Bills...
- Phil Spiller
- Len St. JeanLen St. JeanLeonard Wayne St. Jean is a former college and professional American football guard. In 1964 he joined the Boston Patriots of the American Football League...
- Jeff StaggsJeff StaggsJeffrey Hugh Staggs was an American college and professional football player. He played college football at San Diego State University, where he was a linebacker. He played professionally in the American Football League and the National Football League for the San Diego Chargers and the St. Louis...
- Jerry StalcupJerry StalcupJerry Stalcup is a former linebacker in the National Football League. Stalcup was drafted in the sixth round of the 1960 NFL Draft by the Los Angeles Rams and played that season with the team...
- Bill StaleyBill StaleyWilliam "Bill" Patrick Staley was an American football player.-See also:* Other American Football League players, coaches, and contributors...
- Bill StanfillBill StanfillWilliam Thomas Stanfill is a former defensive end for the Miami Dolphins of the American Football League and then the NFL after the AFL-NFL merger of 1970.-High school years:...
- Marshall StarksMarshall StarksMarshall L. Starks is a former professional American football defensive back who played cornerback for two seasons for the New York Jets of the American Football League.-External links:*...
- Bob Stein
- Jan StenerudJan StenerudJan Stenerud is a former professional football player for the American Football League's Kansas City Chiefs , and the NFL's Chiefs , Green Bay Packers , and Minnesota Vikings .-Background:...
- Harold Stephens
- Tom Stephens
- Kay StephensonKay StephensonGeorge Kay Stephenson is a former American college and professional football player and current coach, whose latter career has seen him work in four different professional leagues. Stephenson played quarterback for the American Football League's San Diego Chargers and Buffalo Bills...
- Wayne StewartWayne StewartWayne A. Stewart is a former AFL and NFL tight end.He grew up in Downey, California, and attended the University of California. He was drafted by the American Football League's New York Jets, 390th overall in the 1969 Common Draft. He played 1 year for the AFL Jets, 3 years for the Jets in the...
- Jim Stinnette
- Carel Stith
- John StofaJohn StofaJohn Stofa son of the late John and Ann Stofa and a former American college and professional American football quarterback. He was born in Johnstown, Pennsylvania and graduated from Bishop McCort High School. He attended the University at Buffalo where he played as a member of the Buffalo Bulls...
- Jesse Stokes
- Donnie StoneDonnie StoneEdward Donald Stone was an American college and professional football player.A halfback, Stone played college football at the University of Arkansas, and played professionally in the American Football League for the Denver Broncos from 1961 through 1964, and then for the AFL's Buffalo Bills and...
- Jack Stone
- Rich Stotter
- Smokey StoverSmokey Stover (football player)Stewart Lynn "Smokey" Stover is a former American college fullback and professional football linebacker.Stover was raised in Oilton, Oklahoma and Vidaway, Oklahoma, and attended a military high school in Claremore, Oklahoma...
- Art Strahan
- Bob Stransky
- Mike StrattonMike StrattonDavid Michael Stratton was an American football linebacker in the AFL and NFL for the Buffalo Bills and San Diego Chargers....
(born 1941, tackled Keith LincolnKeith LincolnKeith Payson Lincoln is a former American football running back who started his career playing college football at Washington State University. He maintained his versatility after being drafted by the American Football League's San Diego Chargers in 1961. In 1963 he led the team in rushing, punt...
with "the hit heard 'round the world".) - Tony Stricker
- Dave Strickland
- Bill Striegel
- Mike Stromberg
- Morris StroudMorris StroudMorris Stroud , was a former tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs. He did not play in the 1969 regular season but was on the roster for the 1969 AFL Championship Game. From 1970 to 1974, he played for the NFL's Chiefs...
- George StrugarGeorge StrugarGeorge Ralph Strugar was a professional American football player who played defensive tackle for eight seasons for the Los Angeles Rams, the Pittsburgh Steelers, and New York Titans/Jets.-External links:*] death notice]...
- Jerry SturmJerry SturmJerry Gordon Sturm is a former American college and professional football player. A center, he played college football at the University of Illinois, and played professionally in the American Football League for the Denver Broncos from 1961 through 1966, and later for several National Football...
- Bob Suci
- Walter SuggsWalter SuggsWalt Suggs was a college and professional American football player. An offensive and defensive lineman, he played college football at Mississippi State University, and played professionally in the American Football League for the Houston Oilers from 1962 through 1969, and for the National Football...
- Jim Summers
- Mickey SuttonMickey Sutton (safety)Michael Thomas "Mickey" Sutton is a former American football safety in the American Football League . After playing college football for Auburn, Sutton was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the 7th round of the 1965 National Football League Draft. Sutton played one season for the AFL's Houston...
- Bob SvihusBob SvihusRobert Craig Svihus is a former American football offensive tackle who played professionally in the American Football League and the National Football League .-High school career:...
- Terry Swanson
- Dick Swatland
- Neal Sweeney
- Walt SweeneyWalt SweeneyWalter Francis Sweeney is a former American football offensive lineman, who played college football at Syracuse University, where he made the school's all-century team. He also played in the North-South Game and the College All-Star Game...
(born 1941) - Jim SwinkJim SwinkJim Swink is a former All-American halfback at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas.Swink grew up in Rusk, Texas, which led to his nickname, "The Rusk Rambler"...
- Gene SykesGene SykesEugene Charle Sykes is a former American football defensive back. Sykes scored a touchdown in LSU's 25–7 defeat of Colorado in the 1962 Orange Bowl...
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- Bob TalaminiBob TalaminiRobert Guy "Bob" Talamini , a stout, 6'1", 250 lb lineman, earned third-team All-SEC honors at the University of Kentucky and was drafted by the Houston Oilers of the American Football League...
(born 1939) - Mike TaliaferroMike TaliaferroMyron Eugene Taliaferro is a former collegiate and professional American football player who led the University of Illinois to the 1964 Rose Bowl championship over Washington, 17-7...
- George TarasovicGeorge TarasovicGeorge Kenneth Tarasovic is a former collegiate and professional American football player.Tarasovic graduated from Louisiana State University, where he starred as a linebacker. He played 15 seasons in Pro Football, mainly in the National Football League with the Pittsburgh Steelers...
- Jerry TarrJerry TarrGerald LaVern Tarr is a former collegiate and professional American football player who played in one AFL season for the Denver Broncos. Tarr was also a successful college track and field athlete....
- Carl TaseffCarl TaseffCarl N. Taseff was an American football player and assistant coach.-College:Taseff played college football at John Carroll University and was the roommate of Don Shula's. Taseff was the roommate of Don Shula at John Carroll University and they were teammates with the Browns and Colts...
- Bob Tatarek
- Lionel TaylorLionel TaylorLionel Thomas Taylor is a former American football wide receiver who led the American Football League in receptions each year for the first six years of the league's existence.-College football:...
(born 1935, first receiver with 100 catches in a season (1961).) - Otis TaylorOtis Taylor (American football)Otis Taylor was an American college and professional American football player, for Prairie View A&M University and the American Football League's Kansas City Chiefs...
(born 1942) - Sammie Taylor
- Steve TensiSteve TensiStephen Michael "Steve" Tensi is a former professional American football quarterback in the American Football League and the National Football League. He played for the San Diego Chargers and the Denver Broncos .-See also:* Other American Football League players...
- Tony TeresaTony TeresaAnthony Michael "Tony" Teresa was a professional American football halfback in the National Football League and the American Football League . He played 1 game for the NFL's San Francisco 49ers in 1958 and one season for the AFL's Oakland Raiders....
- Marvin TerrellMarvin TerrellMarvin Terrell, Jr. is a former American college and professional football guard who played four seasons in the American Football League from 1960-1963 for the Dallas Texans and Kansas City Chiefs...
- Corky Tharp
- Jim Thibert
- Emmitt ThomasEmmitt ThomasEmmitt Earl Thomas is currently the secondary coach of the National Football League's Kansas City Chiefs. He is a former college and professional football player who played for the American Football League's Kansas City Chiefs from 1966 to 1969, and then for the Chiefs in the NFL from 1970 to 1978...
- Gene ThomasGene ThomasEugene "Gene" Warren Thomas is a former American football fullback and halfback in the American Football League and played in Super Bowl I. He attended North High School in Akron, Ohio and played college football at Florida A&M University. His pro-career was spent with both the Kansas City Chiefs...
- Jesse Thomas
- Speedy ThomasSpeedy ThomasLouis "Speedy" Timothy Thomas III was a professional American football wide receiver in the American Football League and the National Football League. He played for the AFL's Cincinnati Bengals and the NFL's Bengals and New Orleans Saints .-References:...
- Bill ThompsonBill Thompson (American football)William Allen Thompson is a former American football cornerback and safety in the National Football league. He was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the third round of the 1969 NFL Draft...
- Jim Thompson
- Steve ThompsonSteve Thompson (American football, born 1945)Steve Thompson played defensive tackle in American football. He played his high school football at Lake Stevens High School, his college football at the University of Washington, and professional football with the New York Jets in the 1968, 1969, 1970, 1972, and 1973 seasons, the Portland Storm...
- Art ThomsArt ThomsArthur William Thoms is a former collegiate and professional American football defensive tackle who played nine seasons in the American Football League and the National Football League....
- Bubba Thornton
- Jack Thornton
- Jim Tiller
- Dave Tobey
- Bill TobinBill Tobin (American football)Bill Tobin is a former professional American football player who played Running back for one season for the Houston Oilers. He would later become the general manager of the Chicago Bears and Indianapolis Colts...
- Larry Todd
- Charlie TolarCharlie TolarCharlie Tolar was an early American Football League star.Tolar attended Northwestern State University of Louisiana...
(1937–2003) - Jim TolbertJim TolbertJim Tolbert is a former professional American Football player who played defensive back for eleven years in the American Football League and in the NFL from 1966 through 1976. Before his professional career, Tolbert played for Lincoln University of Missouri.-See also:*Other American Football...
- Ed Toner
- LaVerne TorczonLaverne TorczonLaVerne Joseph Torczon is a former American football defensive end. He played college football at the University of Nebraska, and played professionally in the American Football League for the Buffalo Bills, the New York Titans/Jets, and the Miami Dolphins...
- Bobby Towns
- John TraceyJohn TraceyJohn Joseph Tracey was an American football linebacker. At Texas A&M University, Tracey held school records for most receptions and most yards receiving...
(born 1933) - Allen Trammell
- Richard TrappRichard TrappRichard Earl Trapp was an American college and professional football player who was a wide receiver in the American Football League for two seasons in the late 1960s...
- Orville TraskOrville TraskOrville Trask is a former American collegiate and Professional Football player who played defensive tackle for three seasons, two with the American Football League's Houston Oilers, where he was on the first two AFL Championship teams in 1960 and 1961. In 1962 he was with the AFL's Oakland...
- Herb Travenio
- John Travis
- Jerry Traynham
- Frank TripuckaFrank TripuckaFrancis Joseph Tripucka is a former American collegiate and Professional Football quarterback, at Notre Dame, in the National Football League, in the Canadian Football League, and in the early American Football League.-Notre Dame Fighting Irish:Tripucka was backup quarterback to Heisman Trophy...
- Gene TroschGene TroschEugene Lloyd Trosch is a former American collegiate and Professional Football defensive lineman. He played collegiately for the University of Miami and professionally in the American Football League. Trosch was on the Kansas City Chiefs' roster for two seasons in 1967 and 1969 but according to...
- Dalton TruaxDalton TruaxDalton Truax is a former professional American football player. He played for the Oakland Raiders during the 1960 AFL season....
- Don TrullDon TrullDonald Dean Trull is a former professional American football quarterback in the American Football League. Trull played football collegiately at Baylor University, where he was an All-American and twice won the Sammy Baugh Trophy as the nation's top passer.-External links:*...
- Bob TrumpyBob TrumpyBob Trumpy is a former professional American Football tight end who played for the American Football League's Cincinnati Bengals from 1968 to 1969, and for the NFL Bengals from 1970 through 1977...
- Gary Tucker
- Phil Tuckett
- Bake TurnerBake TurnerRobert Hardy "Bake" Turner was an American football player who played at the wide receiver position. He played collegiately at Texas Technological College , then professionally for nine seasons. He was with the New York Jets of the American Football League, where in 1963 he replaced Art Powell...
- Clem Turner
- Jim Turner
- Vince Turner
- Howard TwilleyHoward TwilleyGalena Park Senior High SchoolHoward James Twilley, Galena Park Senior High SchoolHoward James Twilley, Galena Park Senior High SchoolHoward James Twilley, (born December 25, 1943 in Houston, Texas, was the 1965 Heisman Trophy runner-up at the University of Tulsa and a former American professional...
- Jim TyrerJim TyrerJames Efflo Tyrer was an American football offensive tackle in the American Football League for the Dallas Texans/Kansas City Chiefs...
(1939–1980) - Dick Tyson
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- Olen UnderwoodOlen UnderwoodOlen Underwood was an American college and professional football player. A linebacker, he played college football at the University of Texas at Austin, and played professionally in the American Football League for the Houston Oilers from 1966 through 1969. In 1980 he took the bench of the 284th...
- Gene UpshawGene UpshawEugene Thurman Upshaw, Jr. was an American football player for the Oakland Raiders of the American Football League and later the NFL, later the executive director of the National Football League Players' Association...
– later head of the NFL players association - Jim UrbanekJim UrbanekJames Eugene Urbanek was a former American football defensive tackle. He played college football at the University of Mississippi and played professionally in the American Football League for the Miami Dolphins in 1968....
- Herm UrendaHerm UrendaHerm Urenda was an American college and professional football player. A wide receiver, he played college football at the University of the Pacific, and played professionally in the American Football League for the Oakland Raiders in 1963....
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- Vern ValdezVern ValdezVernon Valdez, Jr. was a professional American football defensive back in the American Football League for the Buffalo Bills and the Oakland Raiders . He also played in the National Football League for the Los Angeles Rams. Valdez played college football at the University of Missouri.-See...
- Billy Van HeusenBilly Van HeusenBilly Van Heusen was a professional football punter and wide receiver who played for the Denver Broncos from 1968 to 1976.-See also:*Other American Football League players...
- Dick Van RaaphorstDick Van RaaphorstRichard William Van Raaphorst is a former American collegiate and Professional Football placekicker in for the NFL's Dallas Cowboys. He also played in the American Football League for the San Diego Chargers...
- Bob Vaughan
- Theo Viltz
- Bob Voight
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- Jim Wagstaff
- Loyd Wainscott
- Clarence Walker
- Wayne Walker
- Henry Wallace
- Ron WallerRon WallerRon Waller was a National Football League running back for the Los Angeles Rams from 1955 through 1958 and for the American Football League's Los Angeles Chargers in 1960...
- Fred WallnerFred WallnerFrederick William "Fred" Wallner was an American football guard who played five seasons in the National Football League and one season with the Houston Oilers of the American Football League. He was a member of the Oilers' first AFL Championship team.-See also:*Other American Football League...
- Ed Walsh
- Sam Walton
- Hal Wantland
- Ernie WarlickErnie WarlickErnest "Ernie" "Big Hoss" Warlick is a former tight end from North Carolina Central University who played American collegiate and Professional Football as well as Canadian Professional Football...
(born 1932) - Charley Warner
- Dewey WarrenDewey WarrenDewey Warren was a quarterback for the University of Tennessee football team from 1965-1967. His record was 19-6 in those three years. He was the first Volunteer quarterback to pass for more than 1000 yards in a single season...
- Jimmy WarrenJimmy WarrenJames Davis Warren is a former American college and professional football cornerback who played twelve seasons of professional football, with the American Football League's San Diego Chargers and Miami Dolphins and with the NFL Oakland Raiders.In 1992, he served as defensive backs coach for the...
- Ron Warzeka
- Clyde WashingtonClyde WashingtonClyde George Washington is a former professional American football cornerback in the American Football League . After playing college football for Purdue...
- Dave E. Washington
- Dick Washington
- Russ WashingtonRuss WashingtonRuss Washington was an offensive and defensive lineman for the San Diego Chargers of the American Football League and National Football League from 1968-1982...
- Jim WaskiewiczJim WaskiewiczJames Allen "Jim" Waskiewicz is a former American football linebacker/center in the American Football League and the National Football League...
- Dave WatsonDave Watson (American football)Dave Watson was a professional American football player who played offensive lineman for two seasons for the Boston Patriots....
- Ed Watson
- Bob Watters
- Don WebbDon Webb (football player)Donald Wayne Webb is a former college and professional American football defensive back. In 1961 he joined the Boston Patriots of the American Football League. He played for the Patriots for eleven seasons and was an AFL All-Star selection in 1969. He was selected to the Patriots All-1960s Decade...
- Dave WebsterDave WebsterDavid A. Webster, Jr. in Atlanta, Texas, is a former professional American football cornerback who played two seasons for that American Football League's Dallas Texans, 1960-1961. He was an All-AFL selection in 1961.-Early years:...
- George Webster (born 1945, American Football League Rookie of the YearAmerican Football League Rookies of the YearIn each year of its ten-year existence , numerous sports-news services named their choice for the American Football League's best first-year player...
1967) - Bill Wegener
- Ted WegertTed WegertTheodore Addison Wegert is a former American football running back in the National Football League for the Philadelphia Eagles and Pittsburgh Steelers. He also played in the American Football League for the Buffalo Bills, Denver Broncos, and the New York Titans. Wegert did not attend...
- Sammy Weir
- Ed WeisacoskyEd WeisacoskyEdward L. Weisacosky is a former American football linebacker in the American Football League and National Football League. He was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the sixth round of the 1966 AFL Draft. He played college football at Miami .Weisacosky also played for the New York Giants and New...
- Billy Wells
- Bob Wells
- Warren WellsWarren WellsWarren Wells is a former American college and Professional Football player, who played wide receiver for five seasons, one for the NFL's Detroit Lions and, after spending two years in the U.S...
- Bob Werl
- Dave West
- Mel West
- Willie WestWillie WestWillie Tennyson West was an American football defensive back. He played for nine seasons professionally: for the NFL St. Louis Cardinals; and for the American Football League's Buffalo Bills, Denver Broncos, New York Jets, and Miami Dolphins. He was an AFL All-Star for the Bills in 1963, and for...
- Dick WestmorelandDick WestmorelandRichard Carl Westmoreland is a former college and professional American football defensive back. In 1963 he joined the San Diego Chargers of the American Football League...
- Max Wettstein
- Jim WhalenJim WhalenJames Francis Whalen, Jr. is a former professional American football tight end. He played in the American Football League for the Boston Patriots, and then in the National Football League for the Denver Broncos and Philadelphia Eagles...
- Hogan Wharton
- Manch WheelerManch WheelerManchester Haynes Wheeler was an American football quarterback in the American Football League for the Buffalo Bills. He played college football at the University of Maine.- See also :...
- Andre White
- Bob WhiteBob White (American football)Loren "Bob" White played for Ohio State in the late 1950s. White played fullback and line on defense. In 1957 he and the Buckeyes won the Big Ten out right and lead Ohio State to a win in the 1958 Rose Bowl 10-7 over Oregon. In 1958 he led in scoring and rushing for the Buckeyes.-Achievements:In...
- Gene White
- Harvey WhiteHarvey WhiteHarvey Talbert White was an American collegiate and Professional Football quarterback who played for the American Football League's Boston Patriots. He was the first person to sign a Patriots contract on December 20 1959. He played in 3 games for the Patriots in 1960.-External links:*...
- John White
- Lee WhiteLee WhiteLee Andrew White is a former American football running back. After playing college football for the Division I-AA Weber State Wildcats, he joined the New York Jets as the 17th pick in the 1968 Common Draft...
- Bud WhiteheadBud WhiteheadRuben Agnus "Bud" Whitehead is a former American football defensive back in the American Football League. A 16th round selection of the 1961 AFL Draft, Whitehead played eight seasons with the San Diego Chargers...
- Hall Whitley
- Nat Whitmyer
- Bert WilderBert WilderAlbert Green Wilder is a former professional American football player who played defensive tackle and defensive end for four seasons for the New York Jetsin the American Football League....
- Howie WilliamsHowie WilliamsHowie Williams is a former professional American football player for the NFL Green Bay Packers and San Francisco 49ers, and for the American Football League's Oakland Raiders.-See also:...
- Monk Williams
- Jim Williams
- Maxie Williams
- Wandy Williams
- Willie Williams
- Fred WilliamsonFred WilliamsonFred "The Hammer" Williamson is an American actor, architect, and former professional American football defensive back who played mainly in the American Football League during the 1960s.-Football career:...
- J. R. WilliamsonJ. R. WilliamsonJohn Robert "J. R." Williamson is a former professional American football player who played linebacker for seven seasons for the Oakland Raiders and Boston Patriots.-References:...
- Eddie WilsonEddie Wilson (American football)Edward Adair Wilson is a former American football quarterback and punter in the American Football League. He played collegiately at Arizona and professionally for the Dallas Texans, the Kansas City Chiefs, and the Boston Patriots.-See also:*Other American Football League players...
- George WilsonGeorge Wilson (quarterback)George William Wilson, Jr. was an American Professional Football player. He played collegiately for Xavier University, and professionally for the American Football League's 1966 expansion team, the Miami Dolphins. At the time, the Dolphins' head coach was his father, George Wilson, Sr.- External...
- Jerrel WilsonJerrel WilsonJerrel "Thunderfoot" Wilson was an American football player. He was a punter who spent sixteen professional seasons, fifteen of them with the Kansas City Chiefs, in the American Football League and then the National Football League. He was selected to three AFL All-Star Teams and three AFC-NFC...
- Mike Wilson
- Nemiah WilsonNemiah WilsonNemiah Wilson was an American college and professional football player. A defensive back, he played college football at Grambling State University, and played professionally in the American Football League for the Denver Broncos from 1965 through 1967, and then for the AFL's Oakland Raiders in...
- Gary WisenerGary WisenerGary Gayle Wisener is a former American football wide receiver in the National Football League for the Dallas Cowboys and in the American Football League for the Houston Oilers, playing for the Oilers in their second AFL Championship season, 1961...
- Al Witcher
- Mel Witt
- John WittenbornJohn WittenbornJohn Otis Wittenborn is a former professional American football kicker in the National Football League for the San Francisco 49ers and the Philadelphia Eagles. He also played in the American Football League for the Houston Oilers.-See also:*Other American Football League players...
- Wayne Wolff
- Royce WombleRoyce WombleRoyce Cullen Womble is a former professional American football running back who played in the National Football League and the American Football League . He played five seasons for the NFL's Baltimore Colts and the AFL's Los Angeles Chargers....
- Bill WoodBill Wood (American football)-References:...
- Dick WoodDick WoodMalcom Richard "Dick" Wood is a former American football quarterback who played at Auburn before being drafted by the NFL Baltimore Colts in 1959...
- Duane WoodDuane WoodDuane Wood is a former professional American football cornerback who played five professional seasons in the American Football League for the Dallas Texans/Kansas City Chiefs franchise...
- Al WoodallAl WoodallFrank Alley Woodall was an American football player. Woodall played college football at Duke where he was an All American. Woodall played several seasons with the Jets in the AFL and NFL. He became an insurance agent in the New York area after his football days...
- Glenn Woods
- Freddie Woodson
- Junior WrenJunior WrenLowe "Junior" Wren was a professional American football defensive back in the National Football League and the American Football League . He played for the NFL's Cleveland Browns and Pittsburgh Steelers and the AFL's New York Titans .-References:...
- Ernie WrightErnie WrightErnest Henry Wright was an American professional football offensive tackle who played for 13 seasons, from 1960 AFL season to 1969 in the American Football League, and 1970-1972 in the NFL...
- Gordon Wright
- Jim Wright
- Lonnie WrightLonnie WrightLonnie Wright is a retired American professional basketball and football player. He was born in Newark, New Jersey.-High school and college:...
- Sam WycheSam WycheSamuel David "Sam" Wyche is a former American football player and head coach, who is best known as the head coach of the Cincinnati Bengals of the NFL...
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- John Yaccino
- Bob Yates
- Bill YearbyBill YearbyWilliam M. Yearby was an American football defensive lineman who played for the New York Jets of the American Football League in 1966...
- Bill Yelverton
- Tom YewcicTom YewcicThomas J. Yewcic is a former American football quarterback and punter and Major League Baseball player. He attended Michigan State University, where, as a baseball player, he was named the Most Outstanding Player of the 1954 College World Series despite his team not reaching the championship game...
- Dave Yohn
- Mack Yoho
- Bob YoungBob Young (American football)Robert Allen Young was an American football offensive guard who played 16 seasons in the National Football League, mainly for the St. Louis Cardinals, where he and other Cardinal offensive linemen are credited with introducing modern weightlifting/powerlifting into the training regime of the NFL....
- Joe YoungJoe Young (American football)Joe Young is a former professional American football defensive end.-Biography:Young was born on August 3, 1933 in Chicago, Illinois.Joe Young was born on Thursday, August 3, 1933 in Chicago, Illinois, and he is a famous professional NFL player....
- Sid YoungelmanSid YoungelmanSidney Youngelman, known as Sid, was an American football offensive lineman in the National Football League for the San Francisco 49ers, Philadelphia Eagles, and the Cleveland Browns. He also played in the American Football League for the New York Titans and Buffalo Bills.Youngelman played...
- Frank YousoFrank YousoFrank Michael Youso is a former American college and professional football offensive tackle.-Pro Football Career:...
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- Sammy BaughSammy BaughSamuel Adrian "Slingin' Sammy" Baugh was an American football player and coach. He played college football for the Horned Frogs at Texas Christian University, where he was a two-time All-American. He then played in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins from 1937 to 1952...
- Paul BrownPaul BrownPaul Eugene Brown was a coach in American football and a major figure in the development of the National Football League...
- Joel CollierJoel CollierJoel Collier is an American football assistant general manager for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League...
- Eddie ErdelatzEddie ErdelatzEddie Erdelatz was an American collegiate and Professional Football player and coach who was the head football coach of the U.S. Naval Academy for nine years, as well as holding the distinction of being the first head coach of the American Football League's Oakland Raiders.Erdelatz's mother died...
- Weeb Ewbank (1907–1998) (Only man to coach teams to an NFL championship, an AFLAmerican Football LeagueThe American Football League was a major American Professional Football league that operated from 1960 until 1969, when the established National Football League merged with it. The upstart AFL operated in direct competition with the more established NFL throughout its existence...
Championship, and a World Championship.) - Frank FilchockFrank FilchockFrank Joseph Filchock was an American and Canadian football tailback/quarterback and coach. As a consequence of a famous scandal regarding the 1946 NFL Championship game, he was suspended by the National Football League from 1947 to 1950 for associating with gamblers.-Early career:Born in 1916 in...
(1916–1994) - Jack FaulknerJack FaulknerJack Faulkner was an American football coach and administrator who most prominently served as head coach of the American Football League's Denver Broncos from 1962 to 1964. He also has been an integral part of the St. Louis Rams organization, dating back to the team's days in Los Angeles.-Early...
(Denver BroncosDenver BroncosThe Denver Broncos are a professional American football team based in Denver, Colorado. They are currently members of the West Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
GM/HC) - Sid GillmanSid GillmanSidney "Sid" Gillman was an American football player, coach, executive, and innovator. Gillman's insistence on stretching the football field by throwing deep downfield passes, instead of short passes to running backs or wide receivers at the sides of the line of scrimmage, was instrumental in...
(1911–2003, coached the ChargersSan Diego ChargersThe San Diego Chargers are a professional American football team based in San Diego, California. they were members of the Western Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
all ten years of the AFLAmerican Football LeagueThe American Football League was a major American Professional Football league that operated from 1960 until 1969, when the established National Football League merged with it. The upstart AFL operated in direct competition with the more established NFL throughout its existence...
.) - Mike HolovakMike HolovakMichael Joseph Holovak was an American football player, coach, and executive. He played college football at Boston College, where he was named an All-American at fullback in 1942. Holovak was selected in the first round of the 1943 NFL Draft by the Cleveland Rams...
- Harvey JohnsonHarvey Johnson (coach)Harvey Paul Johnson was an American football coach. He served two separate stints as the head coach for the Buffalo Bills, first in the American Football League and then in the National Football League. He first took the reins in 1968, when Joe Collier was fired one game into the season...
- Wally LemmWally LemmWally Lemm was a football coach at the high school, collegiate and professional levels and achieved his greatest prominence as head coach of the American Football League's Houston Oilers and the National Football League's St...
- John MaddenJohn Madden (American football)John Earl Madden is a former American professional football player in the National Football League, a former Super Bowl-winning head coach with the Oakland Raiders in the American Football League and later the NFL, and a former color commentator for NFL telecasts. In 2006, he was inducted into...
- Ray MalavasiRay MalavasiRay Malavasi was a former football coach who served as head coach of two National Football League teams: the Denver Broncos and the Los Angeles Rams....
(1930–1987) - Red MillerRed MillerRobert "Red" Miller is a former professional football coach with the Denver Broncos.- Early life and career :Miller was born and raised in Macomb, Illinois and attended Macomb Public Schools and Western Illinois University, where he was later a star player and coach for the Leathernecks football...
- Chuck KnoxChuck KnoxCharles Robert "Chuck" Knox is a former American football coach at the high school, collegiate and professional levels. He is best remembered as head coach of three National Football League teams, the Seattle Seahawks, the Buffalo Bills, and the Los Angeles Rams, serving two separate stints with...
- Chuck NollChuck NollCharles Henry "Chuck" Noll is a former professional American football player and coach, and a member of the Sid Gillman coaching tree. He served most notably as the head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League from 1969 to 1991...
- Tommy O'BoyleTommy O'BoyleTommy O'Boyle was a college football coach at Southwest Missouri State and Tulane. From 1947 to 1948, he served as Southwest Missouri State's head football coach, and was very successful going 7-2-1 and 9-2 in his 2 seasons, giving him an overall record there of 16-4-1. In 1962, an opportunity...
(Kansas City ChiefsKansas City ChiefsThe Kansas City Chiefs are a professional American football team based in Kansas City, Missouri. They are a member of the Western Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League . Originally named the Dallas Texans, the club was founded by Lamar Hunt in 1960 as a...
) - Bum PhillipsBum PhillipsOail Andrew "Bum" Phillips is a retired American football coach and the father of Wade Phillips, the Defensive Coordinator for the Houston Texans...
- John RauchJohn RauchJohn "Johnny" Rauch was an American football player and coach. He was head coach of the Oakland Raiders in the team's loss to the Green Bay Packers in Super Bowl II in 1968.-Early life:...
- Buster RamseyBuster RamseyGarrard Sliger "Buster" Ramsey was an American football player who starred at William and Mary and was the first head coach of the American Football League's Buffalo Bills in 1960...
(1920–2007) - Clive RushClive RushClive Rush was a football coach at both the professional and collegiate levels, but may be best remembered as head coach of the Boston Patriots during the 1969 American Football League season and the 1970 NFL season....
(1931–1980) - Lou RymkusLou RymkusLouis Joseph Rymkus was a football player and coach in the National Football League who was a finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1988 and also served as the first head coach of the American Football League's Houston Oilers for 1960, winning the league's first championship, but being...
- Lou SabanLou SabanLouis Henry Saban was an American football player and coach. Saban played for Indiana University in college and as a pro for the Cleveland Browns of the All-America Football Conference...
- Hank StramHank StramHenry Louis "Hank" Stram was an American football coach. He is best known for his 15-year tenure with the American Football League's Dallas Texans/Kansas City Chiefs and the Chiefs of the NFL. Stram won three AFL Championships and Super Bowl IV with the Chiefs...
(1923–2005), coached the Texans/ChiefsKansas City ChiefsThe Kansas City Chiefs are a professional American football team based in Kansas City, Missouri. They are a member of the Western Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League . Originally named the Dallas Texans, the club was founded by Lamar Hunt in 1960 as a...
all ten years of the AFLAmerican Football LeagueThe American Football League was a major American Professional Football league that operated from 1960 until 1969, when the established National Football League merged with it. The upstart AFL operated in direct competition with the more established NFL throughout its existence...
.) - Hugh TaylorHugh Taylor (American football)-See also:*Other American Football League coaches, players, and contributors-External links:*...
- Charlie WallerCharlie WallerCharlie Waller was the lead singer and guitarist for the legendary bluegrass band the Country Gentlemen. Waller was involved with the Country Gentlemen for 47 years...
(San Diego ChargersSan Diego ChargersThe San Diego Chargers are a professional American football team based in San Diego, California. they were members of the Western Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
) - Bill Walsh
- George WilsonGeorge Wilson (football coach)George Wilson was a professional football end and later a coach for the National Football League's Detroit Lions and the American Football League's Miami Dolphins....
(1914–1978)
Owners and officials
- Bud AdamsBud AdamsKenneth Stanley "Bud" Adams, Jr. is the owner of the Tennessee Titans' National Football League franchise. He was instrumental in the founding and establishment of the former American Football League. Adams became a charter AFL owner with the establishment of the Titans franchise, which was...
Original Houston OilersTennessee TitansThe Tennessee Titans are a professional American football team based in Nashville, Tennessee, United States. They are members of the South Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League . Previously known as the Houston Oilers, the team began play in 1960 as a charter...
owner. - Al DavisAl DavisAllen "Al" Davis was an American football executive. He was the principal owner of the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League from 1970 to 2011...
(1929–2011) Assistant coach, head coach, Oakland RaidersOakland RaidersThe Oakland Raiders are a professional American football team based in Oakland, California. They currently play in the Western Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
owner. - Joe FossJoe FossJoseph Jacob "Joe" Foss was the leading fighter ace of the United States Marine Corps during World War II and a 1943 recipient of the Medal of Honor, recognizing his role in the air combat during the Guadalcanal Campaign...
(1915–2003) Original Commissioner. - Barron HiltonBarron HiltonWilliam Barron Hilton I is an American business magnate, socialite, and hotel heir. He is the former co-chairman of the Hilton Hotels chain, and the original owner of the Los Angeles Chargers...
Original Los Angeles/San Diego ChargersSan Diego ChargersThe San Diego Chargers are a professional American football team based in San Diego, California. they were members of the Western Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
owner. - Bob HowsamBob HowsamRobert Lee Howsam was an executive in American professional sport who, in 1959, played a key role in establishing two leagues — the American Football League, which succeeded and merged with the National Football League, and baseball's Continental League, which never played a game but forced...
Original Denver BroncosDenver BroncosThe Denver Broncos are a professional American football team based in Denver, Colorado. They are currently members of the West Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
owner. - Lamar HuntLamar HuntLamar Hunt was an American sportsman and promoter of American football, soccer, basketball, and ice hockey in the United States and an inductee into three sports' halls of fame. He was one of the founders of the American Football League and Major League Soccer , as well as MLS predecessor the...
(1932–2006) Original Dallas Texans/Kansas City ChiefsKansas City ChiefsThe Kansas City Chiefs are a professional American football team based in Kansas City, Missouri. They are a member of the Western Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League . Originally named the Dallas Texans, the club was founded by Lamar Hunt in 1960 as a...
owner, league founder - Don KlostermanDon KlostermanDonald Clement Klosterman was one of professional football's most accomplished executives, building teams in three different leagues after a serious accident ended his playing career as a quarterback and left his legs partially paralyzed...
Outstanding player recruiter for the LA/San Diego ChargersSan Diego ChargersThe San Diego Chargers are a professional American football team based in San Diego, California. they were members of the Western Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
and Dallas Texans/Kansas City ChiefsKansas City ChiefsThe Kansas City Chiefs are a professional American football team based in Kansas City, Missouri. They are a member of the Western Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League . Originally named the Dallas Texans, the club was founded by Lamar Hunt in 1960 as a...
; GM of the Houston Oilers; ten-year AFL executive. - Chet SodaChet SodaY. Charles "Chet" Soda was an Oakland, California businessman who was the first general partner of the Oakland Raiders, an original franchise in the American Football League .-See also:...
Original Oakland RaidersOakland RaidersThe Oakland Raiders are a professional American football team based in Oakland, California. They currently play in the Western Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
owner (with seven others). - Billy SullivanBilly Sullivan (American football)William Hallissey "Billy" Sullivan, Jr. was an American businessman who owned the Boston Patriots franchise from their inception in the American Football League until their sale, as the New England Patriots of the NFL, to Victor Kiam in 1988.-Early life:Sullivan was born in Lowell, Massachusetts...
Original Boston PatriotsNew England PatriotsThe New England Patriots, commonly called the "Pats", are a professional football team based in the Greater Boston area, playing their home games in the town of Foxborough, Massachusetts at Gillette Stadium. The team is part of the East Division of the American Football Conference in the National...
owner. - Lloyd C.A. Wells (1924–2005, first black full-time professional football scout).
- Sonny WerblinSonny WerblinDavid Abraham "Sonny" Werblin was a prominent entertainment industry executive and sports impresario who was an owner of the New York Jets, Chairman of Madison Square Gardens, and who built and managed the Meadowlands Sports Complex.A graduate of Rutgers University, Werblin went to work for Music...
New York JetsNew York JetsThe New York Jets are a professional football team headquartered in Florham Park, New Jersey, representing the New York metropolitan area. The team is a member of the Eastern Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
owner. - Ralph Wilson Original Buffalo BillsBuffalo BillsThe Buffalo Bills are a professional football team based in Buffalo, New York. They are currently members of the East Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
owner. - Harry WismerHarry WismerHarry Wismer was a sports broadcaster and charter owner of the New York Titans franchise in the American Football League.-Early years:...
Original New York TitansNew York JetsThe New York Jets are a professional football team headquartered in Florham Park, New Jersey, representing the New York metropolitan area. The team is a member of the Eastern Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
owner. - F. Wayne ValleyF. Wayne ValleyF. Wayne Valley was an American businessman, philanthropist and football player. He attended Oregon State University in the 1930s, where he was a starting linebacker and fullback on the Oregon State Beavers football team, though he would ultimately graduate with a business degree from the...
Original Oakland RaidersOakland RaidersThe Oakland Raiders are a professional American football team based in Oakland, California. They currently play in the Western Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
owner (with seven others). - Robert L. Osborne "Original" Oakland RaidersOakland RaidersThe Oakland Raiders are a professional American football team based in Oakland, California. They currently play in the Western Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
owner (with seven others)
Contributors
- Chris Berman (ESPNESPNEntertainment and Sports Programming Network, commonly known as ESPN, is an American global cable television network focusing on sports-related programming including live and pre-taped event telecasts, sports talk shows, and other original programming....
announcer) - Larry FelserLarry FelserLarry Felser is a former sports columnist and writer for the Buffalo Courier-Express and later, The Buffalo Evening News, where he was a football beat writer, a columnist, and rose to the position of Sports Editor.Felser covered every one of the first 37 Super Bowls, until his retirement, and was...
(Buffalo Courier-ExpressBuffalo Courier-ExpressThe Buffalo Courier-Express was a morning newspaper in Buffalo, New York. It ceased publication on September 1982.The Courier-Express was created in 1926 by a merger of the Buffalo Daily Courier and the Buffalo Morning Express. William James Conners, owner of the Buffalo Courier, brought the two...
reporter) - Curt GowdyCurt GowdyCurtis Edward "Curt" Gowdy was an American sportscaster, well known as the longtime "voice" of the Boston Red Sox and for his coverage of many nationally-televised sporting events, primarily for NBC Sports in the 1960s and 1970s.-Early years:The son of a manager for the Union Pacific railroad,...
(NBC-TV) play-by-play announcer - Jack HorriganJack HorriganJack Horrigan was a sportswriter for the Buffalo Evening News and American Football League Public Relations Director who went on to serve in public relations for the Buffalo Bills...
(1926–1973, AFLAmerican Football LeagueThe American Football League was a major American Professional Football league that operated from 1960 until 1969, when the established National Football League merged with it. The upstart AFL operated in direct competition with the more established NFL throughout its existence...
Public Relations, author) - Jerry MageeJerry MageeSports columnist Jerry Magee was called "an American Football League apologist" by his contemporaries who covered NFL football. Eventually, he adopted that sobriquet as a badge of honor. At every opportunity, Magee took on NFL apologists like William Wallace of The New York Times and Jerry Green...
(San Diego Union-Tribune reporter) - Will McDonoughWill McDonoughWilliam "Will" McDonough was an American sportswriter for the Boston Globe.-Biography:McDonough attended the English High School of Boston, where he starred in baseball as a pitcher and in football as a quarterback...
(1935–2003, Boston Globe reporter)
Player notes
1,398 people played in the American Football League at one time or another. Out of those 1,398, this is how many played for X amount of years- 601 players played in one AFL season.
- 282 players played in two AFL seasons.
- 142 players played in three AFL seasons.
- 92 players played in four AFL seasons.
- 76 players played in five AFL seasons.
- 79 players played in six AFL seasons.
- 43 players played in seven AFL seasons.
- 40 players played in eight AFL seasons
- 26 players played in nine AFL seasons.
- 17 players played in all ten AFL seasons.
Please note
- Tom FloresTom FloresThomas R. "Tom" Flores is a retired American football quarterback and coach. Flores and Mike Ditka are the only two people in the National Football League history to win a Super Bowl as a player, as an assistant coach, and as a head coach...
was in the league all ten years, but sat out 19621962 American Football League seasonThe 1962 American Football League season was the third regular season of the American Football League. The Dallas Texans moved to Kansas City, Missouri following the season and changed their name to the Kansas City Chiefs....
with injuries. - Jack KempJack KempJack French Kemp was an American politician and a collegiate and professional football player. A Republican, he served as Housing Secretary in the administration of President George H. W. Bush from 1989 to 1993, having previously served nine terms as a congressman for Western New York's 31st...
was in the league all ten years, but sat out 19681968 American Football League seasonThe 1968 American Football League season was the ninth regular season of the American Football League, and its penultimate season prior to the AFL-NFL Merger....
with injuries. - Paul LowePaul LowePaul Edward Lowe is a retired American football running back who played for the Los Angeles/San Diego Chargers and Kansas City Chiefs of the American Football League from 1960 to 1969.-College career:...
was in the league all ten years, but sat out 1962 with injuries.
Team notes
Out of the 1,398 people who played in the AFL, this is how many played for X amount of teams- 1,099 players played for one AFL team.
- 239 players played for two AFL teams.
- 49 players played for three AFL teams.
- 10 players played for four AFL teams.
- 1 player played for five AFL teams.
See also
- American footballAmerican footballAmerican football is a sport played between two teams of eleven with the objective of scoring points by advancing the ball into the opposing team's end zone. Known in the United States simply as football, it may also be referred to informally as gridiron football. The ball can be advanced by...
- American Football LeagueAmerican Football LeagueThe American Football League was a major American Professional Football league that operated from 1960 until 1969, when the established National Football League merged with it. The upstart AFL operated in direct competition with the more established NFL throughout its existence...