AFL: Did you know? • Legendary Steelers coach Chuck Noll's first coaching job was defensive line coach for the L.A./San Diego Chargers (1960-61).

Haynes took home the AFL’s Rookie of the Year and Player of the Year honors. In 1962, he also led the AFL in total yards from scrimmage with 1,622, helping the team win the league championship.

The 1960 AFL originally had eight teams, including the long-lost New York Titans. More important was that it had a television contract, first with ABC and later, NBC.

Former AFL MVP Abner Haynes, a star running back and returner in the 1960s, died Thursday. He was 86. The Kansas City Chiefs announced Haynes' death but didn't divulge details. Haynes died in Dallas.

AFL passers never completed 50 percent of their passes in the 1960s -- not once in the entire decade. Doubters might say: "Hey, NFL offenses had more talent." They probably did.

The AFL's first two powerhouse teams, the Oilers and Chargers faced each other in the league's first two championship games. Their first championship meeting, played at the end of the 1960 season ...

Abner Haynes, football ‘pioneer’ and 1960 AFL MVP, dead at 86. Story by Andrew Battifarano • 9h. Former Chiefs star running back and football icon Abner Haynes died on Thursday in Dallas.

Former AFL MVP Abner Haynes, a star running back and returner in the 1960s, died Thursday. He was 86. ... 1960 AFL MVP, dies at 86. Field Level Media. Jul 19, 2024, 12:25 AM ET. Email; ...