Who played for the Houston Oilers?
Pro Football Hall of Fame members
| Houston Oilers Hall of Famers | ||
|---|---|---|
| Players | ||
| 74 | Bruce Matthews | 1983–96 |
| 1 | Warren Moon | 1984–93 |
| 63 | Mike Munchak | 1982–93 |
Who was the Houston Oilers quarterback in 1960?
George Blanda
Starters
| Pos | Player | Summary of Player Stats |
|---|---|---|
| QB | George Blanda | 169 for 363, 2,413 yards, 24 td, 22 int, & 16 rushes for 16 yards and 4 td |
| FB | Dave Smith+ | 154 rushes for 643 yards, 5 td, & 22 catches for 216 yards and 2 td |
| TE | John Carson | 45 catches for 604 yards, 4 td |
| LE | Bill Groman | 72 catches for 1,473 yards, 12 td |
Did the Houston Oilers ever go to the Super Bowl?
While in Houston, the Houston Oilers have never appeared in a Super Bowl. In their full franchise history, they’ve appeared in the Super Bowl once, in 1999 as the Tennessee Titans.
What were the Houston Oilers called before?
Tennessee OilersTennessee Titans / Former name
The Houston Oilers were a professional American football team. Now known as the Tennessee Titans, they previously played in Houston, Texas from the team’s founding in 1960 to 1996, before relocating to Memphis, Tennessee, and later Nashville, Tennessee, and becoming the Titans.
Who was the best running back for the Houston Oilers?
Known for his aggressive, punishing running style and ability to break tackles, Campbell gained recognition as one of the best power running backs in NFL history….Earl Campbell.
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|---|---|
| College: | Texas (1974–1977) |
| NFL Draft: | 1978 / Round: 1 / Pick: 1 |
| Career history | |
| Houston Oilers (1978–1984) New Orleans Saints (1984–1985) |
When did the Houston Oilers change their name?
In 1997, the Oilers became the first NFL team to call Tennessee home when the franchise relocated to the Volunteer state. Two years later in 1999, the franchise retired the nickname Oilers and became known as the Titans.
What is a big Earl kolache?
They also serve five different kinds of kolache: the Big Earl Sausage and Cheese, with or without jalapenos; traditional sausage; ham and cheese; and sausage and cheese. “The Big Earl” is named for former Houston Oilers running back Earl Campbell.