1964 Buffalo Bills (Part 1)

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EPISODE SUMMARY

I began watching Pro Football in 1969, probably sooner, since my father and older brother were sports fans, but I was too young to remember much of it. I turned seven in 1969, and that’s when I started watching with more interest and studying the game's history.

But admittedly, I knew more about the NFL history than I did about the AFL, and that’s probably still the case. I learned about the Raiders, Chiefs, and Jets because they had all played in the Superbowl. I didn’t know as much about the other seven AFL teams.

So, in this article, I will talk about the 1964 Buffalo Bills. The 1964 Bills had what many consider the best team in AFL history. While some might argue, few would dispute that they had the best defense. They allowed only 918 rushing yards in fourteen games and only 3,878 in total yards.

The Bills offense wasn’t too shabby either, gaining 5,206 total yards and scoring 400 points.....

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Host Mark Morthier grew up in New Jersey just across the river from New York City during the 1970s, a great time for sports in the area. He relives great moments from this time and beyond, focusing on football, baseball, basketball, and boxing. You may even see a little Olympic Weightlifting in the mix, as Mark competed for eight years. See Mark's book below.

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