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Rookies (1960-1969)
In each year of its ten-year existence (1960 - 1969), numerous sports-news services named their choice for the American Football League's best first-year player. The choices by the major services are shown below. more...
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1960:
==(UPI, TSN)== the league’s first year. Haynes helped launch the AFL as the fledgling league's first Most Valuable Player, and its first Rookie of the Year (in 1961, all players in the league were technically rookies). He captured the AFL's first rushing crown with 875 yards, and also led the Texans in receiving, punt returns, and kickoff returns.
1961:
(UPI, TSN)
EARL FAISON, defensive end, San Diego Chargers
Despite being double and triple-teamed, Earl Faison was chosen as the AFL Rookie of the Year in 1961. The 6-foot-5, 260-pound Faison blew by opposing offensive lineman on his way to smashing American Football League quarterbacks as one of the original "Fearsome Foursome", and was chosen to the AFL All-Star team in 1961.
1962:
(UPI, TSN)
CURTIS McCLINTON, fullback, Dallas Texans
McClinton had 604 Yards on 111 carries for a 5.4 yards per carry average and two touchdowns. He added 333 yards on 29 receptions and was a member of the 1962 AFL All-Star team.
1963:
(UPI, TSN)
BILLY JOE, fullback, Denver Broncos
An eleventh-round draft choice by the Broncos, Joe had 646 yards on 154 carries for a 4.2 yards per carry average, four rushing touchdowns, and a reception for a touchdown.
1964:
(UPI, TSN)
MATT SNELL, fullback, New York Jets
Selected in the third round in the NFL draft, Matt Snell was picked in the first round as the first player drafted by the AFL's New York franchise after new owner Sonny Werblin changed the team's name from the Titans of New York. Snell rolled up 948 yards on 215 carries, for a 4.4 yards per carry average, with an additional 393 yards on 56 receptions, with four touchdowns rushing and one receiving. He was also named to the 1964 AFL All-Star team.
1965:
(UPI, TSN)
JOE NAMATH, quarterback, New York Jets
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