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Quiz about American Football League Beginnings

American Football League Beginnings Quiz

The American Football League began play in 1960. Here are some challenging questions about the first season.

A multiple-choice quiz by afldave. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
afldave

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
329,050

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
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299

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Question 1 of 10

1. When the American Football League was created in 1959, which city was not one of the original eight? Hint

Oakland

Minnesota

Los Angeles

Dallas

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who from the following list was not one of the original head coaches in the AFLs first year of 1960? Hint

Al Davis

Sammy Baugh

Sid Gillman

Buster Ramsey

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which stadium was not used by an AFL team in 1960? Hint

Frank Youell Field

Kezar Stadium

Candlestick Park

Jeppesen Stadium

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who scored the first touchdown in AFL history? Hint

Al Carmichael, Denver Broncos

Billy Cannon, Houston Oilers

Gino Cappelletti, Boston Patriots

Jack Kemp, Los Angeles Chargers

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Question 5 of 10

5. The American Football League's founder, Lamar Hunt, only decided to create the new league after his efforts to buy which NFL team failed? Hint

Chicago Cardinals

Dallas Cowboys

Cleveland Browns

Washington Redskins

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which three teams had to share their stadium with NFL teams in their first year? Hint

Dallas, New York and Los Angeles

New York, Los Angeles and Dallas

Los Angeles,Oakland and Dallas

Dallas, New York and Oakland

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who led the AFL in rushing during their first season in 1960? Hint

Abner Haynes, Dallas

Paul Lowe, Los Angeles

Billy Cannon, Houston

Cookie Gilchrist, Buffalo

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who led the New York Titans in rushing during the 1960 campaign? Hint

Bill Mathis

Dewey Bohling

Matt Snell

Al Dorow

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who led the AFL in scoring during their first season in 1960? Hint

Ben Agajanian, Los Angeles

George Blanda, Houston

Gene Mingo, Denver

Gino Cappelletti, Boston

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Question 10 of 10

10. With the first pick in the original AFL player draft the Boston Patriots selected Gerhard Schwedes. What college did Schwedes play for? Hint

Alabama

Texas

Syracuse

USC

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. When the American Football League was created in 1959, which city was not one of the original eight?

Answer: Oakland

Although Oakland was one of the first year teams, the Raiders (originally called the Senors until public pressure forced a changed after two weeks) were only added to the AFL landscape after the Minnesota franchise dropped out to accepted an offer from the NFL to begin play in 1961.

2. Who from the following list was not one of the original head coaches in the AFLs first year of 1960?

Answer: Al Davis

Davis became Oakland's head coach in 1963.

3. Which stadium was not used by an AFL team in 1960?

Answer: Frank Youell Field

The Raiders used both Kezar and Candlestick Park during the 1960 season, moving to the temporary Frank Youell Field in 1962.

4. Who scored the first touchdown in AFL history?

Answer: Al Carmichael, Denver Broncos

Boston place kicker Gino Cappelletti scored the first AFL points with a field goal.

5. The American Football League's founder, Lamar Hunt, only decided to create the new league after his efforts to buy which NFL team failed?

Answer: Chicago Cardinals

One of the reasons given for Hunt not being able to buy the Cardinals is because he wanted to move the team out of Chicago and relocate them in Dallas. The then-current Cardinal owners did not want to see the team moved. Ironically, by the time the AFL started a year later, the Cardinals had relocated to St. Louis.

6. Which three teams had to share their stadium with NFL teams in their first year?

Answer: Los Angeles,Oakland and Dallas

The Chargers shared the LA Coliseum with the Rams, the Raiders shared Kezar Stadium with the 49ers, and the Texans shared the Cotton Bowl with the Cowboys.

7. Who led the AFL in rushing during their first season in 1960?

Answer: Abner Haynes, Dallas

Haynes was a running back with Dallas, and was also the AFLs first Rookie of the Year Award winner.

8. Who led the New York Titans in rushing during the 1960 campaign?

Answer: Dewey Bohling

Bohling played for head coach Sammy Baugh at Hardin-Simmons College in Texas.

9. Who led the AFL in scoring during their first season in 1960?

Answer: Gene Mingo, Denver

Mingo was the first African-American place kicker in pro football. He also scored 6 touchdowns as a halfback in 1960.

10. With the first pick in the original AFL player draft the Boston Patriots selected Gerhard Schwedes. What college did Schwedes play for?

Answer: Syracuse

Schwedes was one of only three first round picks to sign with the AFL.

Source: Author afldave

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