1960 New York Titans season Inaugural season for New York's AFL franchise
The 1960 New York Titans season was the inaugural season for the team in the upstart American Football League (AFL). The team began play in the Polo Grounds, the one-time home of the National Football League (NFL)'s New York Giants. The Titans finished their first season at a respectable 7–7.
Roster
Schedule
Week
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Date
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Opponent
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Result
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Record
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Venue
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Attendance
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Recap
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1
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September 11
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Buffalo Bills
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W 27–3
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1–0
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Polo Grounds
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10,250
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Recap
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2
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Boston Patriots
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L 24–28
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1–1
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Polo Grounds
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19,200
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Recap
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3
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Denver Broncos
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W 28–24
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2–1
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Polo Grounds
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20,982
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Recap
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4
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October 2
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at Dallas Texans
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W 37–35
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3–1
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Cotton Bowl
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37,500
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Recap
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5
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October 9
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at Houston Oilers
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L 21–27
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3–2
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Jeppesen Stadium
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16,156
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Recap
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6
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October 16
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at Buffalo Bills
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W 17–13
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4–2
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War Memorial Stadium
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14,998
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Recap
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7
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October 23
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Houston Oilers
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L 28–42
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4–3
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Polo Grounds
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21,000
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Recap
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8
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Oakland Raiders
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L 27–28
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4–4
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Polo Grounds
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10,000
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Recap
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9
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Los Angeles Chargers
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L 7–21
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4–5
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Polo Grounds
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19,402
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Recap
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10
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at Boston Patriots
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L 21–38
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4–6
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Boston University Field
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11,653
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Recap
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11
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Bye
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12
|
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Dallas Texans
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W 41–35
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5–6
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Polo Grounds
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14,344
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Recap
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13
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December 4 |
at Denver Broncos
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W 30–27
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6–6
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Bears Stadium
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5,861
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Recap
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14
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December 11
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at Oakland Raiders
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W 31–28
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7–6
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Candlestick Park
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9,037
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Recap
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15
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December 18
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at Los Angeles Chargers
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L 43–50
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7–7
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Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
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11,457
|
Recap
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Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.
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Season summary
Week 1 vs Bills
Week One: Buffalo Bills (0–0) at New York Titans (0–0)
Quarter |
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| | Total |
Bills |
3 |
0 |
0 | 0 | 3 |
Titans |
0 |
17 |
3 | 7 | 27 |
at Polo Grounds, New York, New York
- Date: September 11
- Game weather: 65 °F (18 °C)
- Game attendance: 10,200
- Box Score
Game information
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First quarter
Second quarter
- NY – Bill Shockley 15-yard field goal. Tie 3–3. Drive:
- NY – Al Dorow 2-yard run (Bill Shockley kick). Titans 10–3. Drive:
- NY – Al Dorow 15-yard run (Bill Shockley kick). Titans 17–3. Drive:
Third quarter
- NY – Bill Shockley 39-yard field goal. Titans 20–3. Drive:
Fourth quarter
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- Top passers
- Top rushers
- Top receivers
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Week 6 at Bills
Game information
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First quarter
Second quarter
- NY – Bill Shockley 43-yard field goal. Titans 10–6. Drive:
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
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- Top passers
- Top rushers
- NY – Al Dorow – 18 rushes, 72 yards, TD
- BUF – Wray Carlton – 9 rushes, 98 yards, TD
- Top receivers
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Standings
Note: Tie games were not officially counted in the standings in the AFL.
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Formerly the New York Titans (1960–1962) | | |
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