Important Moments in AFL History

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: August 1, 1959

: NEW YORK – OCTOBER 28 – SIGNALS FOR 1960 – Representatives of the embryo American Football League set u a football-like formation on the roof of the building here today after deciding they would begin operations in 1960. In front, left to right, are Robert L. Howsam, Denver, Colorado; Max Winter of Minneapolis and St. Paul; Lamar Hunt, Dallas Texas, founder of the new league, and K.S. (Bud) Adams Jr., Houston, Texas. In rear are, left to right, Barron Hilton, Los Angeles; Ralph C. Wilson Jr., Buffalo, N.Y., and Harry Wismer, New York City.

: November 30, 1959

: January 1, 1961

: JANUARY 11, 1965 – NEW ORLEANS – American Football League players Houston Antwine (L), and Larry Garron (R), of the Boston Patriots leave their hotel 1/11 after the AFL All-Star Game was cancelled because of charges of racial discrimination by 20 Negro players. The game scheduled for 1/16 has been moved to Houston.