1960 Houston Oilers season

1960 Houston Oilers season
OwnerBud Adams
General managerDon Suman
Head coachLou Rymkus
Home fieldJeppesen Stadium
Local radioKXYZ
Results
Record10–4
Division place1st AFL Eastern
Playoff finishWon AFL Championship
(vs. Chargers) 24–16

The 1960 Houston Oilers season was the first season for the Houston Oilers as a professional American football franchise; Head Coach Lou Rymkus led the Oilers to the AFL Eastern Division title, with a 10–4 record.[1] It was also the first American Football League season. It ended with a 24–16 victory in the AFL championship game at home over the Los Angeles Chargers (10–4).[2]

  1. ^ "Houston, Los Angeles play for AFL title". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Associated Press. January 1, 1961. p. 2, section 2.
  2. ^ "Blanda paces Oilers to AFL title". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Associated Press. January 2, 1961. p. 44.