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This was the last competitive draft of the American Football League before the AFL–NFL merger agreement, which was announced in June 1966. [3] [4] [5] The next draft of college players in 1967 was a common draft, held in mid-March. The 1966 NFL draft was held the same day, November 27, 1965. [1]
Prior to the season, the AFL–NFL merger was announced in June, and both leagues agreed to have their champions meet in an annual AFL-NFL World Championship Game (later known as the Super Bowl), beginning in January 1967. Additionally, a common draft was introduced, with the first held in March 1967.
The 1966 Houston Oilers season was the seventh season for the Houston Oilers as a professional AFL franchise; The team failed to improve on their previous output of 4–10, winning only three games. [1] The Oilers failed to qualify for the playoffs for the fourth consecutive season, and were swept by the expansion Miami Dolphins. With that ...
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During the 1950s, the National Football League had grown to rival Major League Baseball as one of the most popular professional sports leagues in the United States. One franchise that did not share in this newfound success of the league was the Chicago Cardinals – owned by the Bidwill family – who had become overshadowed by the more popular Chicago Bears.
April 13, 1966: Diego Seguí was purchased from the Athletics by the Washington Senators. [10] May 27, 1966: Wayne Causey was traded by the Athletics to the Chicago White Sox for Danny Cater. [11] June 7, 1966: 1966 Major League Baseball draft (June Draft) notable picks: [12] Round 1: Reggie Jackson (2nd pick) [13] Round 5: Dave Hamilton Round ...
Halfback Bobby Burnett and split end Bobby Crockett joined long-time Bills running back Wray Carlton and quarterback Jack Kemp, leading Buffalo's offense to scoring 358 points, [4] second-most in the AFL in 1966. Burnett's 1,185 total yards from scrimmage were 5th in the AFL, and garnered AFL Rookie of the Year honors for Burnett.
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