New York Jets receiver, George Sauer, a star of Super Bowl III, passed away on May 7. The cause of death was congestive heart failure, though he had been struggling with Alzheimer’s Disease for years. He was 69 years old. You can read a full obituary HERE.
Mark Palczewski – AFL Fan, Collector & Photo Historian
May 10, 2013 By 17 Comments
One of my greatest pleasures in my football dealings is connecting with fellow AFL fans and collectors. I am always interested in hearing how fellow fans connect with the AFL. Some like to collect memorabilia, while others prefer to research the league. I have also met fans who collect AFL videos, make custom AFL McFarlane figurines, [...]
1960s AFL & NFL Team Offensive Statistics
May 9, 2013 By 2 Comments
Several years ago I put together a chart showing year-by-year team offensive numbers for each team (AFL & NFL) and totals for the decade. I found it to be pretty interesting. The most illuminating bit for me was how it dispelled the notion that the AFL was a pass-only league, while the NFL was all about the proverbial [...]
1964-66 San Diego Chargers Ticket Sign
May 8, 2013 By 7 Comments
Several years back, I was able to attend the estate sale of Phil Barile, the Los Angeles and San Diego Chargers first ticket manager. Barile joined the Chargers in 1960, and stayed with the team through the 1979 season. Barile lived in a small retirement community near San Diego State University, and had just moved [...]
Former New York Titan Fred Julian Passes Away
May 7, 2013 By 2 Comments
Thanks to reader, Tex Noel, for passing along this information. Former New York Titans defensive back, Fred Julian, passed away on May 4. He was 75 years old. Fred Julian’s obituary can be found HERE.
More of the AFL’s Best & Worst
May 7, 2013 By 15 Comments
Dave Steidel has a few more of his AFL’s Best & Worst lists for us. Yesterday’s lists sparked a bit of reader ire, especially in the area of top coaches. What are your thoughts today? UNDERRATED 1. Dickie Post—halfback, Chargers 2. Miller Farr—cornerback, Oilers 3. Dave Hill—tackle, Chiefs 4. Al Atkinson—linebacker, Jets 5. Wray [...]
The AFL’s Best & Worst
May 6, 2013 By 20 Comments
Once again, guest blogger, Dave Steidel, brings us his AFL’s Best & Worst, a series of lists from his outstanding book, Remember the AFL. I’m proud to see me Chargers well-represented. What are your thoughts? Best AFL teams 1. 1969 Kansas City Chiefs (11-3, Super Bowl IV Champs) 2. 1967 Oakland Raiders (13-1, AFL [...]
An Interview with the Dolphins and Bengals John Stofa
May 3, 2013 By 7 Comments
A couple of weeks ago, I posted my first audio interview, which I did with former Texans and Chiefs linebacker, Smokey Stover. Here is the second interview that I did that day, this one with former Miami Dolphins and Cincinnati Bengals quarterback, John Stofa. John had a fascinating AFL career in that he led both [...]
Houston Oilers Linebacker Marion Rushing Passes Away
May 1, 2013 By 1 Comment
Thanks to reader Tex Noel for bringing this to my attention. Marion Rushing, a linebacker whose career ended in 1968 with the Houston Oilers, passed away this past Friday. He was 76 years old. You can read Mr. Rushing’s obituary HERE.
