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1. The Houston Oilers defeated the Los Angeles Chargers to win the first AFL Championship in 1960. Which kicker recorded three field goals in the game?
2. In the 1961 AFL Championship Game between Houston and San Diego, who scored the only touchdown of the game?
3. The 1962 AFL Championship Game is famous for Abner Haynes "we'll kick to the clock" statement after winning the coin toss to start overtime between Houston and Haynes' Dallas Texans. Haynes' mistake allowed Houston to get the ball and wind to start overtime. However, Dallas was able to take the game to a second overtime. Whose field goal in the second overtime won the game for the Texans?
4. In 1963, Boston and Buffalo finished tied for the Eastern Division title, forcing a playoff game won by Boston 26-8. What record did both teams finish with that season?
5. San Diego defeated Boston 51-10 to win the 1963 AFL Championship Game. How many total yards did Keith Lincoln have for the Chargers in that game?
6. San Diego had a 7-0 lead in the 1964 AFL Championship Game when a hit on Keith Lincoln by Mike Stratton knocked Lincoln out of the game. What injury did Lincoln suffer?
7. The 1965 AFL Championship Game featured the only shutout in AFL playoff history when Buffalo defeated San Diego 23-0. Whose interception for a touchdown was a highlight of the game?
8. Kansas City advanced to the first Super Bowl by defeating what team in the 1966 AFL Championship Game?
9. Oakland advanced to Super Bowl II by defeating the Houston Oilers 40-7 for the 1967 AFL title. Who was Houston's quarterback in the game?
10. In 1968, Oakland defeated Kansas City in a playoff game for the Western Division title. How many touchdowns did Daryle Lamonica throw in the game?
11. The New York Jets advanced to Super Bowl III when they defeated the Oakland Raiders 27-23 to win the AFL Championship. Who scored the winning touchdown for the Jets in the game?
12. Of the four teams to qualify for the 1969 AFL playoffs, which one had the worst record?
13. In their 1969 AFL semi-final playoff game, Kansas City defeated New York 13-6 when Len Dawson hit who for the winning touchdown?
14. In their 1969 AFL semi-final game, Oakland defeated Houston 56-7. In what quarter did Houston score their only touchdown?
15. Kansas City defeated Oakland 17-7 to win the last AFL Championship Game in 1969 and to advance to Super Bowl IV. Who scored Oakland's only touchdown of the game?
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