Houston Oilers
08/03/1959 AD founded
Originally known as the Houston Oilers, the team was founded by Bud Adams (who remained the owner until his death in 2013), and began play in 1960 in Houston, Texas, as a charter member of the American Football League (AFL).
The Oilers won the first two AFL championships along with four division titles, and joined the NFL as part of the AFL–NFL merger in 1970.
The Oilers made consecutive playoff appearances from 1978 to 1980 and from 1987 to 1993, with Hall of Famers Earl Campbell and Warren Moon, respectively.
Houston, TX
Lattitude: 29.7627° N
Longitude: 95.383° W
Region: North America
Modern Day United States
Lattitude: 29.7627° N
Longitude: 95.383° W
Region: North America
Modern Day United States
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