
Patriots runner Jim Nance played 7 seasons for Boston averaging 4 yards-per-carry while rushing for 5323 yards and 45 touchdowns while he was there. Twice he was the AFL's top ball carrier -1966 and 1967. Here he carries against Oakland as AFL All Star Dan Conners, #55 closes in.

In 1968 Exhibition action against the New Orleans Saints. Les Kelly (#30) hangs on while Dave Whitsell (#23) moves in.


Graduate of Syracuse was drafted in the 19th round by Boston in the 1965 AFL draft. Led the AFL in rushing 1966 and 1967. Finished with 5401 yards and 45 touchdowns in his career when he retired in 1972.

Graduate of Syracuse was drafted in the 19th round by Boston in the 1965 AFL draft. Led the AFL in rushing 1966 and 1967. Finished with 5401 yards and 45 touchdowns in his career when he retired in 1972.

Graduate of Syracuse was drafted in the 19th round by Boston in the 1965 AFL draft. Led the AFL in rushing 1966 and 1967. Finished with 5401 yards and 45 touchdowns in his career when he retired in 1972.

Graduate of Syracuse was drafted in the 19th round by Boston in the 1965 AFL draft. Led the AFL in rushing 1966 and 1967. Finished with 5401 yards and 45 touchdowns in his career when he retired in 1972.

Graduate of Syracuse was drafted in the 19th round by Boston in the 1965 AFL draft. Led the AFL in rushing 1966 and 1967. Finished with 5401 yards and 45 touchdowns in his career when he retired in 1972.

Graduate of Syracuse was drafted in the 19th round by Boston in the 1965 AFL draft. Led the AFL in rushing 1966 and 1967. Finished with 5401 yards and 45 touchdowns in his career when he retired in 1972.

Graduate of Syracuse was drafted in the 19th round by Boston in the 1965 AFL draft. Led the AFL in rushing 1966 and 1967. Finished with 5401 yards and 45 touchdowns in his career when he retired in 1972.

Graduate of Syracuse was drafted in the 19th round by Boston in the 1965 AFL draft. Led the AFL in rushing 1966 and 1967. Finished with 5401 yards and 45 touchdowns in his career when he retired in 1972.

Graduate of Syracuse was drafted in the 19th round by Boston in the 1965 AFL draft. Led the AFL in rushing 1966 and 1967. Finished with 5401 yards and 45 touchdowns in his career when he retired in 1972.

Graduate of Syracuse was drafted in the 19th round by Boston in the 1965 AFL draft. Led the AFL in rushing 1966 and 1967. Finished with 5401 yards and 45 touchdowns in his career when he retired in 1972.

Graduate of Syracuse was drafted in the 19th round by Boston in the 1965 AFL draft. Led the AFL in rushing 1966 and 1967. Finished with 5401 yards and 45 touchdowns in his career when he retired in 1972.