T
he first game in American Football League history was played in Boston on September 9, 1960, by the team then known as the Boston Patriots against the Denver Broncos at Boston University’s Nickerson Field (above, set up for the game). The AFL merged with the NFL in 1970. It’s only one of the little-known sports milestones in this best sports town in America. Here are 10 more:
Shhhh! The homeless Patriots also played at
Harvard Stadium, Fenway Park and BC's Alumni Field.
Harvard Stadium, Fenway Park and BC's Alumni Field.
Shhhh! The league's original eight teams were
the Pats, Broncos, Buffalo Bills, Kansas City Chiefs
(then the Dallas Texans), New York Jets (then the Titans of New York), Oakland Raiders, San Diego Chargers and Tennessee Titans (then the Houston Oilers).
the Pats, Broncos, Buffalo Bills, Kansas City Chiefs
(then the Dallas Texans), New York Jets (then the Titans of New York), Oakland Raiders, San Diego Chargers and Tennessee Titans (then the Houston Oilers).