Earl Campbell
9407 yards rushing, a 4.3 yards-per-carry lifetime average, and 81 touchdowns. Led the league in rushing 3 times and rushing touchdowns once.
Jack Lambert of the Steelers and Dave Casper of the Oilers collide in 1980
A collision of Hall of Famers as Jack Lambert and Dave Casper collide on the field.
Charlie Hennigan, Houston Oilers Receiver
Jack Lambert interception against Billy Johnson and the Oilers
Houston Oilers receiver Billy "White Shoes" Johnson tries to ride Steelers linebacker Jack Lambert (#58) down after Lambert snatches the pass away that was intended for him. #31 is Steelers Hall of Fame Safety Donnie Shell.
Charley Johnson, Houston Oilers
Billy Cannon, Houston Oilers 1960-1963
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Billy "Whiteshoes" Johnson, Houston Oilers Returner
In 7 seasons in Houston Billy Johnson totaled 7299 All-Purpose yards and scored a total of 22 touchdowns during that time. Named to the All-Pro Team in 1977 as a Kick Returner.
Earl Campbell
9407 yards rushing, a 4.3 yards-per-carry lifetime average, and 81 touchdowns. Led the league in rushing 3 times and rushing touchdowns once.
Robert Brazile Defends Against Andre Tillman
Robert Brazile aka "Dr. Doom" shows off his pass coverage skills by masterly "separating" tight end Andre Tillman from the ball.
Earl Campbell
9407 yards rushing, a 4.3 yards-per-carry lifetime average, and 81 touchdowns. Led the league in rushing 3 times and rushing touchdowns once.
Earl Campbell
9407 yards rushing, a 4.3 yards-per-carry lifetime average, and 81 touchdowns. Led the league in rushing 3 times and rushing touchdowns once.
Earl Campbell
9407 yards rushing, a 4.3 yards-per-carry lifetime average, and 81 touchdowns. Led the league in rushing 3 times and rushing touchdowns once.
Archie Manning and Ken Stabler in this 1983 Photo
From a 1983 Preseason Game at the Super Dome - Oilers quarterback Archie Manning and Saint quarterback Kenny Stabler exchange greetings.
Warren Moon, Houston Oilers Quarterback
After 6 seasons in the CFL Quarterback Warren Moon joined the Houston Oilers and remained there for 10 seasons. Is still the Titans/Oilers franchise All Time Passing Leader with 2632 completions, 33685 passing yards and 196 touchdown passes.
Warren Moon 1991 Pro Set 1990 Passing Yards & TDs Leader #9
In 1991 Pro Set lauded the Oilers QB 1990 accomplishment of leading the NFL with 4689 passing yards and 33 touchdown passes. He was also tops in pass attempts (362) and completions (584).
Ray Childress, 1991 All AFC Pro Set Card Series #416
Ray Childress made his second Pro Bowl in 1990. Here he is listed in the All AFC Pro Set Card Series from 1991.
Earl Campbell
9407 yards rushing, a 4.3 yards-per-carry lifetime average, and 81 touchdowns. Led the league in rushing 3 times and rushing touchdowns once.
Fran Tarkenton passing against Elvin Bethea and the Houston Oilers in 1974
Fran Tarkenton launches a pass while rolling out against the Houston Oilers in 1974. Tarkenton threw 3 touchdowns in a 51-10 blowout of Houston. #65 coming in from his left is Oilers Hall of Famer Elvin Bethea.
Earl Campbell
9407 yards rushing, a 4.3 yards-per-carry lifetime average, and 81 touchdowns. Led the league in rushing 3 times and rushing touchdowns once.
Lynn Dickey 1974 Houston Oilers Topps Card
Mostly known for his time with the Green Bay Packers, Dickey was actually a third round pick of the Houston Oilers in 1971. He spent 4 seasons there. This is his 1974 Topps Card.
Archie Manning as a Houston Oiler
After 11 seasons in New Orleans he was traded to Houston and played a total of 8 games as an Oiler over before he was traded to Minnesota.
Earl Campbell, Houston Oilers 1978
The NFL's top ground gainer in 1978 with 1450 yards - Houston Oilers rookie running back Earl Campbell.
Earl Campbell carries against the Miami Dolphins in 1978
Dolphins lineman tries to stop Earl Campbell during the 1978 Monday Night game between the Oilers and Dolphins. The rest of the Dolphins defense couldn't stop Campbell either as the Houston rookie had a career game rushing for 4 touchdowns and 199 yards. Houston won 35-30.
Fred Biletnikoff makes catch against Miller Farr of the Houston Oilers in 1969
Raiders great Fred Biletnikoff makes a catch against AFL All League cornerback Miller Farr. In 1969 Biletnikoff led the Raiders with 54 catches.
The Starting Defensive Line of the 1966 Houston Oilers
The listed starting defensive line of the 1966 Houston Oilers - Don Floyd (#75), Ernie Ladd (#99), Pat Holmes (#79) & Gary Cutsinger (#80). Cutsinger is credited with leading the 66 Oilers with 5 sacks. Unfortunately the Oilers defense was one of the AFL's worst and ranked near the bottom in 1966. Greatly improved by 1967 though only Holmes remained a year later. He was named to the AFL All Stars. Ladd meanwhile would end up in Kansas City.
Earl Campbell Scores
9407 yards rushing, a 4.3 yards-per-carry lifetime average, and 81 touchdowns. Led the league in rushing 3 times and rushing touchdowns once.
Ronnie Harmon
In 1996 he joined the Houston Oilers. Used mostly as a Receiver he had a solid season with 42 catches, 488 yards and 2 receiving scores. He also had 131 yards rushing and touchdown on the ground.
Earl Campbell Oilers
9407 yards rushing, a 4.3 yards-per-carry lifetime average, and 81 touchdowns. Led the league in rushing 3 times and rushing touchdowns once.
Robert Brazile of the Oilers sacks Lynn Dickey in 1977
"Dr Doom" Robert Brazile of the Houston Oilers rolls up Packers quarterback Lynn Dickey in 1977. Brazile still ranks #8 on the Titans/Oilers unofficial All-Time Sack Leaders List with 48 sacks.
Warren Moon 1988 Houston Oilers Topps Team Leaders Card #102
Warren Moon graces the Houston Oilers Topps Team Leaders card. Printed in 1988 is lists the Teams leaders of the 1987 season as well as the schedule and results.
Kenny Stabler, Houston Oilers Quarterback
Houston Oilers QB Warren Moon
Joined the Houston Oilers in 1984 and remained an Oiler until 1993. Passed for 33685 yards and 196 touchdowns during that 10 year span.
George Blanda, Oiler vs NY Titans
Ken Stabler, Houston Oilers 1980-1981
Ken Stabler stayed with the Houston Oilers for 1980 and 1981 after he was traded from Oakland. In the 2 years he was there he passed for 27 touchdowns and 5190 yards.
Jack Youngblood 1980 Topps Card with the NFL Quarterback Sack Leaders from the 1979 Season
Defensive lineman Jack Youngblood of the Rams & Al Baker of the Lions led the NFC with 16 sacks each in 1979. They are featured here on this Topps 1980 card along with AFC leading sack specialist Jesse Baker of the Oilers who had 15½ sacks.
Warren Moon
17 year NFL Veteran. Passed for 49,325 yards and 291 touchdowns.
George Blanda, Houston Oilers in 1966
George Blanda left the NFL in 1958 and after joining the American Football League led Houston to 2 league championships in 1960 and 1961 and a 3rd straight appearance in 1962. Here he is in 1966, his last season in Houston before joining Oakland in 1967. #77 is tackle Rich Michael and #35 could very well be former NFL great John Henry Johnson.
George Blanda, QB of the Houston Oilers
Lynn Dickey, Oilers Quarterback, 1973
Lynn Dickey spent 4 seasons in Houston backing up Dan Pastorini. Here he is in 1973 when he started 4 games for the Oilers.
Earl Campbell
9407 yards rushing, a 4.3 yards-per-carry lifetime average, and 81 touchdowns. Led the league in rushing 3 times and rushing touchdowns once.
Charley Hennigan
Charley Hennigan, Houston Oilers Wide Receiver
Houston Oilers receiver 1960-1966. Set records for receiving yards in 1961 with 1746 and for catches in 1964 with 101. Still the Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans All Time Career Leader for Touchdown Catches with 51.
Earl Campbell
9407 yards rushing, a 4.3 yards-per-carry lifetime average, and 81 touchdowns. Led the league in rushing 3 times and rushing touchdowns once.
Billy Cannon, Houston Oilers 1960-1963
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Paul Lowe and Ron Mix against the Houston Oilers in 1960
With Hall of Fame offensive lineman Ron Mix (#74) in front Chargers great Paul Lowe carries against the Houston Oliers in 1960. #76 of the Oilers coming in is Alva Allen.
Warren Moon 1990 Houston Oilers Score Football Trading Card #105
The league's top passer with 362 completions, 4639 yards and 33 touchdown passes in 1990 Warren Moon led the Oilers to a 2nd place finish in the AFC Central Division and a Wildcard playoff appearance.
Oiler Quarterback Warren Moon
The Oilers/Titans All-Time Leading Passer, Warren Moon spent 6 seasons in Canada before he played 17 in the NFL.
Lynn Dickey Houston Oilers Quarterback
Before he was the Packers starting quarterback of the 80s he was fighting for a starting position on the struggling Houston Oilers.
Jim Kiick rushes against the Houston Oilers
Robert Brazile Oilers Hall of Fame Linebacker
Earl Campbell
9407 yards rushing, a 4.3 yards-per-carry lifetime average, and 81 touchdowns. Led the league in rushing 3 times and rushing touchdowns once.
Billy "White Shoes" Johnson
Charley Hennigan
Billy Cannon, Houston Oilers, AFL
The AFL's leading rusher in 1961 with 948 yards. Scored a total of 15 touchdowns and a total of 1534 yards from scrimmage.
Charley Hennigan
Jack Pardee 1990 Houston Oilers Head Coach NFL Pro Set Trading Card #127
After coaching a couple seasons in the USFL he was offered the head coaching job with the Houston Oilers. His first season ended with a 9-7 record and a Wildcard spot in AFC Post Season play.
Billy Cannon, Houston Oilers versus Los Angeles Chargers - 1960 AFL
The former Heisman Trophy winner stands to deliver a pass against the Los Angeles Chargers in AFL action from 1960. Blocking for Cannon is fellow rookie Bob Talamini (#61) who would play 8 seasons with the Oilers and finish his career with the Jets in Super Bowl III. The on-coming Chargers are former NFL veteran Volney Peters (#70) and Rommie Loudd (#51). The Oilers would end the year as the 1960 AFL Champions.
Earl Campbell collides with LC Greenwood and Jack Lambert in the 1979 AFC Title Game
Earl Campbell collides with LC Greenwood and Jack Lambert of the Pittsburgh Steelers. The NFL's top ground gainer in 1978 and 1979 Campbell was held check by the Steel Curtain in each of the AFC Title games of those years as Houston and Pittsburgh met both times to decide the AFC's Super Bowl contestant. The Steelers would go on to win the 1978 & 1979 Super Bowls as well.
Earl Campbell
9407 yards rushing, a 4.3 yards-per-carry lifetime average, and 81 touchdowns. Led the league in rushing 3 times and rushing touchdowns once.
Elected into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2018. As a rookie in 1975 he made an instant impact as he helped Houston notch the franchise’s first winning season in eight years with a 10-4 record. He
went on to win Defensive Rookie of the Year in 1975. With his speed, strength, tackling and coverage ability, Brazile helped revolutionize the outside linebacker position in a 3-4 defense. Nicknamed ‘Dr. Doom,’. Started all 147 regular season games during his career and made seven postseason starts including back-to-back AFC Championship Games in 1978 & 1979. He recorded nine tackles and one fumble recovery in the 1978 AFC Championship game. He was elected to seven career Pro Bowls and named All-Pro for five consecutive seasons (1976-1980). His career best season was in 1978 when he recorded 185 tackles on his way to helping the Oilers secure three consecutive 10-win seasons and three consecutive playoff berths from 1987 to 1980). His career statistics include 13 interceptions, 14 fumble recoveries. Was named to the NFL’s All-Decade Team of the 1970s.`
The Steelers Jack Lambert eyes Oilers QB Dan Pastorini
Steelers linebacker Jack Lambert has eyes only for Oiler quarterback Dan Pstorini.
Fred Glick of the Houston Oilers Moves in on Keith Lincoln of the Chargers
2 of the unsung heroes of the AFL. Houston Oilers All-Star Defensive Back moves in to stop Chargers All-Star fullback Keith Lincoln.
Willie Lanier stops Hoyle Granger in 1969
Willie Lanier of the Kansas City Chiefs takes on not one but 2 Oilers here in 1969. Both Hoyle Granger and Bobby Maples are brought to abrupt stop by Lanier.
Charley Hennigan
Ernest Givens 1987 Gameday Magazine Cover
The star receiver of the Houston Oilers graces the cover of Gameday Magazine for the December 13, 1987 issue. Givins had a great sophomore year in the NFL catching 53 passes for 933 yards (17.6 yard-per-catch-average) and scored 6 touchdowns.
Earl Campbell Houston Oilers Rookie in 1978
Led the NFL in rushing as a rookie in 1978. 1450 yards, 13 rushing touchdowns and a 4.8 YPC average.
Robert Brazile Houston Oilers Linebacker
The Oilers Hall of Fame linebacker Robert Brazile. A 3-time All Pro during his 10-year career in Houston.
Fred Glick Houston Oilers All Star
After 2 seasons with the NFL Cardinals he joined the Houston Oilers in 1961. Led the AFL with 12 interceptions in 1963. Named to the AFL All Star Team 3 consecutive seasons. (1962-1964)
Ray Childress Houston Oilers
11-years with the Houston and 5 Pro Bowls. Credited with 75-and-a-half sacks as an Oiler.
Earl Campbell
9407 yards rushing, a 4.3 yards-per-carry lifetime average, and 81 touchdowns. Led the league in rushing 3 times and rushing touchdowns once.
Ken Stabler and Conway Hayman - Houston Oilers
Kenny Stabler in the pocket with tackle Conway Hayman blocking.
Earl Campbell
9407 yards rushing, a 4.3 yards-per-carry lifetime average, and 81 touchdowns. Led the league in rushing 3 times and rushing touchdowns once.
Warren Moon 1990 Houston Oilers Topps Football Card
His 1990 Houston Oilers Topps Football Card - Pro Bowl season he led the NFL in attempts (362) - completions (584) yards (4689) and touchdown passes (33). Both His passer rating of 96.8 and his percentage completion ratio of 61.9% were 2nd in the league as well.
Earl Campbell
9407 yards rushing, a 4.3 yards-per-carry lifetime average, and 81 touchdowns. Led the league in rushing 3 times and rushing touchdowns once.
Earl Campbell pass blocking for Dan Pastorini in the 1978 AFC Title game
Earl Campbell sets up to pass block for QB Dan Pastorini during the 1978 AFC Title game between Houston and Pittsburgh - The Steelers defense dominated in the 34-5 win with 9 turnovers and 4 sacks.
Earl Campbell
9407 yards rushing, a 4.3 yards-per-carry lifetime average, and 81 touchdowns. Led the league in rushing 3 times and rushing touchdowns once.
Charlie Hennigan 1965 Topps Card
The 1965 Topps Trading Card of Houston Oilers All-League receiver Charley Hennigan
Billy Cannon Early AFL Houston Oilers
AFL Star Billy Cannon played for the Houston Oilers and the Oakland Raiders. Here he is as a runningback for Houston.
Oilers Linebacker Robert Brazile
7x Pro Bowler of the Houston Oilers
Billy Johnson 1974 Houston Oilers Return Man
A 15th-round draft pick from Widener University this picture is from his rookie season of 1974. Had 1664 All-Purpose Yards and 3 touchdowns. The majority of his production came from special teams but he still had 29 passes caught for 388 yards.
Earl Campbell
9407 yards rushing, a 4.3 yards-per-carry lifetime average, and 81 touchdowns. Led the league in rushing 3 times and rushing touchdowns once.
Earl Campbell
9407 yards rushing, a 4.3 yards-per-carry lifetime average, and 81 touchdowns. Led the league in rushing 3 times and rushing touchdowns once.
Earl Campbell
9407 yards rushing, a 4.3 yards-per-carry lifetime average, and 81 touchdowns. Led the league in rushing 3 times and rushing touchdowns once.
Earl Campbell
9407 yards rushing, a 4.3 yards-per-carry lifetime average, and 81 touchdowns. Led the league in rushing 3 times and rushing touchdowns once.
Earl Campbell
9407 yards rushing, a 4.3 yards-per-carry lifetime average, and 81 touchdowns. Led the league in rushing 3 times and rushing touchdowns once.
Oilers Kick Returner Billy White Shoes Johnson
Oilers Kick Reurner Billy White Shoes Johnson
Earl Campbell
9407 yards rushing, a 4.3 yards-per-carry lifetime average, and 81 touchdowns. Led the league in rushing 3 times and rushing touchdowns once.
George Blanda, Kicker Houston Oilers vs Dallas Texans
Gregg Bingham and Robert Brazile of the Houston Oilers
2 of the most dominant defensive figures in Oiler/Titans history. From 1973-1984 these 2 logged a grand total of 3251 tackles.
Billy Whiteshoes Johnson Houston Oilers
Oilers Kick Returner Billy "White Shoes" Johnson
Earl Campbell
9407 yards rushing, a 4.3 yards-per-carry lifetime average, and 81 touchdowns. Led the league in rushing 3 times and rushing touchdowns once.
Earl Campbell 1979 Houston Oilers Topps Football Trading Card #390
In 1979 he followed up his record-breaking rookie season with another awesome performance by leading the league with 1697 rushing yards and 19 rushing touchdowns.
The Oilers Robert Brazile and the Patriots Russ Francis
2 of the NFL's stars of the late 1970s lock up on the football field - Linbbacker Robert Brazile of the Oilers and Tight End Russ Francis of the Patriots.
George Blanda, Houston Oilers Quarterback in 1961
After 10 seasons with the Chicago Bears George Blanda called it quits after the 1958 season only to join the Houston Oilers and the AFL in 1960. He went on to play another 15 years as one of the AFL's top quarterbacks and kickers.
Robert Brazile rushing Mark Malone in 1984
Hall of Fame linebacker Robert Brazile of the Houston Oilers puts some pressure on Steelers QB Mark Malone around 1984.
Fred Glick 1965 Houston Oilers Topps Football Card #76
Fred Glick 1965 Houston Oilers Topps Football Card #76
1965 was his 5th year with the Oilers after coming off 3 consecutive AFL All-Star seasons (1962-1964). While he didn't make the All-Star team again 1965 was a solid year as he started 10 games and had 2 interception.
Earl Campbell, Houston Oilers 1978 to 1984
From 1978 to 1980 led the NFL in rushing yards - in 1978 & 1979 also had the most rushing touchdowns.
George Blanda, Oilers & Ron McDole of the Bills
Charley Hennigan
In 7 years in AFL Hennigan played on 2 AFL Championship teams and led the Oilers in receiving 4 of the 7 years he was in Houston.
Earl Campbell, Houston Oilers
The Tyler Rose - Earl Campbell of Texas ran roughshod over defenses when he entered the league in 1978. Led the NFL in rushing as a rookie and again in 1979 and 1980.
Robert Brazile of the Houston Oilers
Babe Parilli sets up to Pass against the Houston Oilers in 1964
You can check out pictures from the game at Talesfromthe AFL.com
Earl Campbell
9407 yards rushing, a 4.3 yards-per-carry lifetime average, and 81 touchdowns. Led the league in rushing 3 times and rushing touchdowns once.
Earl Campbell
9407 yards rushing, a 4.3 yards-per-carry lifetime average, and 81 touchdowns. Led the league in rushing 3 times and rushing touchdowns once.
Earl Campbell
9407 yards rushing, a 4.3 yards-per-carry lifetime average, and 81 touchdowns. Led the league in rushing 3 times and rushing touchdowns once.
Billy Cannon behind the blocking of Bob Talamini | Houston Oilers, 1960
Houston Oilers, 1960 action. Heisman Award winner Billy Cannon (#20) gets behind the blocking of guard Bob Talamini (#61). At the season's end the much celebrated rookie from LSU was the AFL's #3 leading rusher with 644 yards.
Billy Cannon, Houston Oilers vs the Dallas Texans in the 1962 AFL Championship
Houston Oiler halfback faces off against Dallas Texan Bill Hull in the 1962 AFL Championship. The Texans would pull it out in the end with 25-yard field goal in overtime for a 20-17 victory.
George Blanda, Houston Oilers AFL Quarterback
Earl Campbell takes on Cleveland Browns Defense
It takes the entire Cleveland Browns defense to stop the Houston Oilers Running back.
Charley Hennigan
Here he makes a grab against the New York Jets in 1964 when he set a new record with 101 catches in a single season. It was 20 years before that record was overtaken. Art Monk of the Washington Redskins broke it in 1984 with 108 catches.
Earl Campbell
9407 yards rushing, a 4.3 yards-per-carry lifetime average, and 81 touchdowns. Led the league in rushing 3 times and rushing touchdowns once.
Larry Csonka carries against Pat Holmes & Willie Parker of the Houston Oilers
A determined Larry Csonka picks up yardage against the Houston Oilers defense. Also pictured are Oilere defenders Willie Parker (#74) and Pat Holmes (#79).
Earl Campbell
9407 yards rushing, a 4.3 yards-per-carry lifetime average, and 81 touchdowns. Led the league in rushing 3 times and rushing touchdowns once.
Warren Moon
17 year NFL Veteran. Passed for 49,325 yards and 291 touchdowns.
Ronnie Harmon
In 1996 he joined the Houston Oilers. Used mostly as a Receiver he had a solid season with 42 catches, 488 yards and 2 receiving scores. He also had 131 yards rushing and touchdown on the ground.
Warren Moon
17 year NFL Veteran. Passed for 49,325 yards and 291 touchdowns.
George Blanda of the Oilers and Gerry Philbin with the Jets Defense
Robert Brazile Linebacker Houston Oilers
Dan Pastorini passes over LC Greenwood
Dan Pastorini gets the pass over the arms of Steelers great LC Greenwood. Mean Joe Green is to the right.
Earl Campbell
9407 yards rushing, a 4.3 yards-per-carry lifetime average, and 81 touchdowns. Led the league in rushing 3 times and rushing touchdowns once.
Earl Campbell
9407 yards rushing, a 4.3 yards-per-carry lifetime average, and 81 touchdowns. Led the league in rushing 3 times and rushing touchdowns once.
Abner Haynes AFL 1960 Rookie of the Year
From North Texas State he was a 5th round draft pick of the Pittsburgh Steelers but instead chose to play for the newly formed Dallas Texans in the American Football League. He ended up leading the AFL in rushing with 875 yards earning Player of the Year Honors for 1960.
Ernest Givins 1986
A 2nd-round draft pick from Louisville in the 1986 college draft, Givins spent 9 very productive years with the Houston Oilers making the Pro Bowl in 1990and 1992.
Warren Moon 1990 Score Hot Gun #317
Warren Moon passes for 527 Yards against the the Chiefs in 1990
From the 1990 NFL game where the Oilers Pro Bowl quarterback threw for 527 yards and 3 touchdowns in the week 15 27-10 victory over the Chiefs. He would go on to lead the league in Passing Attempts (362), Completions (584), Passing Yards (4689) and Touchdown Passes (33).
Warren Moon 1991 Houston Oilers Pro Set Platinum Football Card #138
His 1991 addition - the Pro Set Platinum set. Coming off a career year in 1990 he repeated in 1991 making the Pro Bowl while leading the NFL in Pass Attempts (655), Pass Completions (404) and Passing Yards (4690). Also credited with 5 4th-quarter comebacks.
Rookie Billy Johnson on the sidelines with Sid Gillman - 1974 Houston Oilers
Rookie Return Man Billy Johnson from Widener University in Chester, Pennsylvania stands on the Houston Oiler sidelines beside coaching legend Sid Gillman in 1974.
Freddy Glick Houston Oilers AFL
Played for the Oilers from 1961 to 1966 and even after over 50 years he is still the #3 All Leader in Oilers/Titans Career Interceptions with 30 picks in those 7 seasons.
Earl Campbell
9407 yards rushing, a 4.3 yards-per-carry lifetime average, and 81 touchdowns. Led the league in rushing 3 times and rushing touchdowns once.
Billy Cannon, 1961 Houston Oilers
One of the AFL's big names of the early years, Billy Cannon of LSU as he appeared in a 1961 Sports Publication. Cannon would take All League Honors as he led the AFL with 948 rushing yards and his Oilers would take the 1961 league championship.
Billy Cannon 1960 Fleer Football Card
At LSU Billy Cannon won the Heisman Trophy after his famous "Halloween Run" in Tiger Stadium in 1959 against the Ole Miss Rebels. With the Tigers trailing 0-3 Cannon returned a punt 89 yards for the game winning touchdown. He was also involved in the game saving tackle as the Rebels were driving late in the game.
Billy Cannon, Houston Oilers 1960-1963
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Billy Cannon 1962 AFL Championship Houston Oilers vs Dallas Texans
Billy Cannon, Houston Oilers 1960-1963
Earl Campbell of the Oilers collides with Jack Ham of the Steelers
A collision of two of the most dominante players of their day. The "Tyler Rose" - Earl Campbell of the Houston Oilers has broken through the line of scrimmage to be met by Steelers linebacker Jack Ham in late 1970s NFL AFC action.
Earl Campbell Houston Oilers
9407 yards rushing, a 4.3 yards-per-carry lifetime average, and 81 touchdowns. Led the league in rushing 3 times and rushing touchdowns once.
Earl Campbell of the Houston Oilers
Houston Oilers great Earl Campbell (#34) carries against Eddie Edwards (#73) and Ross Browner (#79) of the Bengals.
The Oilers 1st round pick of 1978 Campbell was the NFL's Rookie of the Year as well as league's MVP both 1978 and 1979.
Earl Campbell
9407 yards rushing, a 4.3 yards-per-carry lifetime average, and 81 touchdowns. Led the league in rushing 3 times and rushing touchdowns once.
Mean Joe Greene tackles Roy Hopkins of the Houston Oilers
Joe Greene stops Oilers runner Roy Hopkins as the rest of the Steelers defense closes in. In 1970 Greene was in 2nd year as a Pro and was named to his 2nd of 10 career Pro Bowls. The other Steelers here are #60 - Ben McGee, #65 - Lloyd Voss and Ocie Austin, #28 is in the background.
Earl Campbell Houston Oilers Runner
9407 yards rushing, a 4.3 yards-per-carry lifetime average, and 81 touchdowns. Led the league in rushing 3 times and rushing touchdowns once.
George Blanda, Oilers under pressure from the Chargers
Warren Moon
17 year NFL Veteran. Passed for 49,325 yards and 291 touchdowns.
Robert Brazile upends a Falcon in 1978
Oilers linebacker Robert Brazile flips what appears to be a Falcons runner, on his head. In 1978 Brazile was named to his 3rd Pro Bowl and 1st All Pro Team. #59 is fellow linebacker Ted Washington.
Warren Moon 1990 Houston Oilers
17 year NFL Veteran. Passed for 49,325 yards and 291 touchdowns.
Johnny Robinson catch against Houston in 1961
While he was one of the best Defensive Backs in the AFL Johnny Robinson began as a runningback with the Dallas Texans. Here he is in 1961 making a catch against Tony Banfield of the houston Oilers.
Earl Campbell
9407 yards rushing, a 4.3 yards-per-carry lifetime average, and 81 touchdowns. Led the league in rushing 3 times and rushing touchdowns once.
Earl Campbell
9407 yards rushing, a 4.3 yards-per-carry lifetime average, and 81 touchdowns. Led the league in rushing 3 times and rushing touchdowns once.
Billy Cannon, Jim Taylor, Paul Hornung and Abner Haynes
Some of the the Big Name Runners of the 1962 NFL season featured on the back cover of Charlie Conerly's 1962 All Pro Football magazine - the NFL's Jim Taylor & Paul Hornung along with Abner Haynes & Billy Cannon of the AFL.
Billy Cannon, Houston Oilers 1960-1963
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Charley Hennigan
George Blanda of the Oilers against the Raiders in the AFL
Warren Moon
17 year NFL Veteran. Passed for 49,325 yards and 291 touchdowns.
George Blanda of the Houston Oilers
Mike Curtis puts a hit Charley Johnson, 1970 Oiler and Colts
1970s NFL - the Colts Mike Curtis puts the hit on Oiler quarterback Charley Johnson.
Kenny Stabler, Oilers Quarterback
Ken Stabler left the Raiders and joined the Oilers in 1980 and had a fine year passing for 3202 yards while completing 64% of 457 passes. All this while helping Houston to 11 wins and an AFC Wildcard appearance against the Raiders.