AFL’s First Champions: Billy Cannon Leads Oilers Past Chargers 24–16
January 1
1961 — The Houston Oilers defeat the Los Angeles Chargers 24-16 to win the first AFL Championship. Billy Cannon is named the game’s Most Valuable Player.
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