American Football League

The American Football League (AFL) was a professional league of American football that operated from 1960 to 1969. In 1970 the AFL merged operations with the National Football League. All ten AFL franchises became part of the merged league, which retained the NFL name.

AFL records

The following is a sample of some records set during the existence of the league. The NFL considers AFL statistics and records as its own.

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• Yards passing, game - 464, George Blanda (Oilers, October 29, 1961)
• Yards passing, season - 4,007, Joe Namath (Jets, 1967)
• Yards passing, career - 21,130, Jack Kemp (Chargers, Bills)
• Yards rushing, game - 243, Cookie Gilchrist (Bills, December 8, 1963)
• Yards rushing, season - 1,458, Jim Nance (Patriots, 1966)
• Yards rushing, career - 5,101, Clem Daniels (Texans, Raiders)
• Receptions, season - 101, Charlie Hennigan (Oilers, 1964)
• Receptions, career - 567, Lionel Taylor (Broncos)
• Points scored, season - 155, Gino Cappelletti (Patriots, 1964)
• Points scored, career - 1,100, Gino Cappelletti (Patriots)