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AFL Playoff Games 1960-1969 Trivia Quiz

A short quiz on the playoff games that took place in the American Football League during their existence from 1960 to 1969.

A multiple-choice quiz by AdmiralShark. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
AdmiralShark

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
187,592

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
7 / 15

Plays
492

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 15

1. The Houston Oilers defeated the Los Angeles Chargers to win the first AFL Championship in 1960. Which kicker recorded three field goals in the game? Hint

George Blanda

Tony Discenzo

Goose Gonsoulin

Ben Agajanian

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Question 2 of 15

2. In the 1961 AFL Championship Game between Houston and San Diego, who scored the only touchdown of the game? Hint

Charley Hennigan

Billy Cannon

Willard Dewveall

Keith Lincoln

3. The 1962 AFL Championship Game is famous for Abner Haynes "we'll kick to the clock" statement after winning the coin toss to start overtime between Houston and Haynes' Dallas Texans. Haynes' mistake allowed Houston to get the ball and wind to start overtime. However, Dallas was able to take the game to a second overtime. Whose field goal in the second overtime won the game for the Texans? Hint

Charley Tolar

Bill Hull

Jan Stenerud

Tommy Brooker

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Question 4 of 15

4. In 1963, Boston and Buffalo finished tied for the Eastern Division title, forcing a playoff game won by Boston 26-8. What record did both teams finish with that season? Hint

8-5-1

10-4

7-6-1

12-2

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Question 5 of 15

5. San Diego defeated Boston 51-10 to win the 1963 AFL Championship Game. How many total yards did Keith Lincoln have for the Chargers in that game? Hint

none, he was injuried

246

165

349

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Question 6 of 15

6. San Diego had a 7-0 lead in the 1964 AFL Championship Game when a hit on Keith Lincoln by Mike Stratton knocked Lincoln out of the game. What injury did Lincoln suffer? Hint

broken rib

broken arm

concussion

broken leg

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Question 7 of 15

7. The 1965 AFL Championship Game featured the only shutout in AFL playoff history when Buffalo defeated San Diego 23-0. Whose interception for a touchdown was a highlight of the game? Hint

Ernie Warlick

Paul Maguire

Billy Joe

Butch Byrd

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Question 8 of 15

8. Kansas City advanced to the first Super Bowl by defeating what team in the 1966 AFL Championship Game? Hint

Houston Oilers

Boston Patroits

Buffalo Bills

Oakland Raiders

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Question 9 of 15

9. Oakland advanced to Super Bowl II by defeating the Houston Oilers 40-7 for the 1967 AFL title. Who was Houston's quarterback in the game? Hint

George Blanda

Hoyle Granger

John Hadl

Pete Beathard

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Question 10 of 15

10. In 1968, Oakland defeated Kansas City in a playoff game for the Western Division title. How many touchdowns did Daryle Lamonica throw in the game? Hint

none

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Question 11 of 15

11. The New York Jets advanced to Super Bowl III when they defeated the Oakland Raiders 27-23 to win the AFL Championship. Who scored the winning touchdown for the Jets in the game? Hint

Don Maynard

Matt Snell

George Sauer

Bill Mathis

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Question 12 of 15

12. Of the four teams to qualify for the 1969 AFL playoffs, which one had the worst record? Hint

Oakland Raiders

New York Jets

Houston Oilers

Kansas City Chiefs

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Question 13 of 15

13. In their 1969 AFL semi-final playoff game, Kansas City defeated New York 13-6 when Len Dawson hit who for the winning touchdown? Hint

Gloster Richardson

Frank Pitts

Otis Taylor

Robert Holmes

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Question 14 of 15

14. In their 1969 AFL semi-final game, Oakland defeated Houston 56-7. In what quarter did Houston score their only touchdown? Hint

1st

3rd

2nd

4th

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Question 15 of 15

15. Kansas City defeated Oakland 17-7 to win the last AFL Championship Game in 1969 and to advance to Super Bowl IV. Who scored Oakland's only touchdown of the game? Hint

Ben Davidson

Daryle Lamonica

Charlie Smith

George Blanda

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The Houston Oilers defeated the Los Angeles Chargers to win the first AFL Championship in 1960. Which kicker recorded three field goals in the game?

Answer: Ben Agajanian

Agajanian kicked field goals of 38, 22 and 27 yards for the Chargers as they lost to the Oilers 24-16. Agajanian played for over ten teams in the AAFC, AFL and NFL in his career and is also a member of the Handball Hall of Fame.

2. In the 1961 AFL Championship Game between Houston and San Diego, who scored the only touchdown of the game?

Answer: Billy Cannon

Cannon scored the only TD of the game on a 35-yard pass from George Blanda as Houston won their second straight title 10-3.

Answer: Tommy Brooker

Brooker hit the 25-yard field goal at 2:54 of the second overtime, giving the Texans a 20-17 win over the Oilers.

4. In 1963, Boston and Buffalo finished tied for the Eastern Division title, forcing a playoff game won by Boston 26-8. What record did both teams finish with that season?

Answer: 7-6-1

Both teams finished 1 1/2 games ahead of Houston in the Eastern Division. The Oilers missed the AFL Championship Game for the first time in four seasons.

5. San Diego defeated Boston 51-10 to win the 1963 AFL Championship Game. How many total yards did Keith Lincoln have for the Chargers in that game?

Answer: 349

Keith Lincoln rushed for 206 yards, had 123 yards receiving and even threw a pass 20 yards for San Diego in the championship game.

6. San Diego had a 7-0 lead in the 1964 AFL Championship Game when a hit on Keith Lincoln by Mike Stratton knocked Lincoln out of the game. What injury did Lincoln suffer?

Answer: broken rib

Lincoln suffered a broken rib on the hit by Stratton, a 6-time AFL pro-bowler. San Diego would not score again and Buffalo would win the title 20-7.

7. The 1965 AFL Championship Game featured the only shutout in AFL playoff history when Buffalo defeated San Diego 23-0. Whose interception for a touchdown was a highlight of the game?

Answer: Butch Byrd

Byrd's punt return was for 74 yards. Byrd played for Buffalo from 1964 to 1970 and went to the Pro Bowl five times.

8. Kansas City advanced to the first Super Bowl by defeating what team in the 1966 AFL Championship Game?

Answer: Buffalo Bills

Kansas City defeated Buffalo 31-7 behind 2 Len Dawson TD passes and 2 running touchdowns by Mike Garrett.

9. Oakland advanced to Super Bowl II by defeating the Houston Oilers 40-7 for the 1967 AFL title. Who was Houston's quarterback in the game?

Answer: Pete Beathard

Beathard played in the AFL and NFL for 4 different teams from 1964 to 1973.

10. In 1968, Oakland defeated Kansas City in a playoff game for the Western Division title. How many touchdowns did Daryle Lamonica throw in the game?

Answer: 5

Lamonica threw three touchdown passes to Fred Biletnikoff, and two to Warren Wells as the Raiders defeated Kansas City 41-6.

11. The New York Jets advanced to Super Bowl III when they defeated the Oakland Raiders 27-23 to win the AFL Championship. Who scored the winning touchdown for the Jets in the game?

Answer: Don Maynard

Maynard caught a six yard touchdown pass from Joe Namath in the fourth quarter for the winning score.

12. Of the four teams to qualify for the 1969 AFL playoffs, which one had the worst record?

Answer: Houston Oilers

Houston finished second in the Eastern Conference with a 6-6-2 record, qualifying them for the playoffs that season. San Diego, who finished third in the Western Conference, actually had a better record than Houston with a 8-6 record.

13. In their 1969 AFL semi-final playoff game, Kansas City defeated New York 13-6 when Len Dawson hit who for the winning touchdown?

Answer: Gloster Richardson

Dawson hit Richardson for a 19-yard touchdown pass in the fourth quarter for the winning margin. In the swirling winds of Shea Stadium, Joe Namath went 14 for 40 passing in the game.

14. In their 1969 AFL semi-final game, Oakland defeated Houston 56-7. In what quarter did Houston score their only touchdown?

Answer: 4th

Houston scored their only touchdown of the game when Alvin Reed caught a touchdown pass from Pete Beathard. At the time of the score, Oakland was leading the game 49-0.

15. Kansas City defeated Oakland 17-7 to win the last AFL Championship Game in 1969 and to advance to Super Bowl IV. Who scored Oakland's only touchdown of the game?

Answer: Charlie Smith

Smith scored Oakland's only touchdown on a 1-yard plunge to give the Raiders a 7-0 lead. Kansas City would score the last 17 points to win the game.

Source: Author AdmiralShark

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