1960 Houston Oilers season
| 1960 Houston Oilers season | |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Lou Rymkus |
| Owner | Bud Adams |
| Home field | Jeppesen Stadium |
| Results | |
| Record | 10-4 |
| Division place | 1st AFL Eastern |
| Playoff finish |
Won AFL Championship (Los Angeles Chargers, 24–16) |
The 1960 Houston Oilers season was the team's inaugural season. Head Coach Lou Rymkus led the Oilers to the AFL Eastern Division title, with a 10–4 record. It was also the first American Football League season. It ended with a 24–16 victory in the AFL championship game at home over the Los Angeles Chargers (10–4).
In the 1960 AFL draft, the Houston Oilers selected the following players.
Note: Tie games were not officially counted in the standings until 1972.
Houston Oilers 24, Los Angeles Chargers 16
Scoring
The American Football League did not have an All-Star game after its first season in 1960, but an All-League team, selected by vote of the AFL players themselves, was published by the Sporting News. In later years, the All-League players were augmented by
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