I am a big fan of NFL Films. The footage that they shot in the 1960s has allowed younger fans, like myself, to get a real feel not only for AFL games, but also for the personalities that made the league a success. This film follows my two favorite AFL coaches, Sid Gillman and Hank Stram. These two men were not only innovators in the professional game, but also the longest-standing and most successful of AFL coaches. It can be argued that these two coaches did as much as anyone to help ensure the AFL’s ultimate survival. Enjoy!
Sid Gillman, Hank Stram and NFL Films
About the Author: Todd Tobias
Todd Tobias's interest in the American Football League began in 1998, when he wrote his master's thesis about Sid Gillman. He created this site to educate and entertain football fans with the stories of the American Football League, 1960-1969. You can follow Todd and get more AFL history on Twitter @TalesfromtheAFL.
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Both Stram and Gillman were excellent coaches. Stram as a tinkerer; Gillman as perhaps the father of the modern passing game (though that can be disputed).
However, you should also include Lou Sabin and Weeb Eubank in the list of top AFL coaches. Sabin built a solid “NFL style” club; great defense, strong running game. And Eubank was able to win titles in two leagues.
Thanks Howard, for including Lou Saban. His Bills of the mid sixties kicked ass and took names.
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