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On This Date in Sports September 9, 1960: The Launch of the AFL

In collaboration with the Sportsecyclopedia.com  A new league is born as the Boston Patriots host the Denver Broncos in the first official game for the American Football League at Nickerson Field. The Broncos win the opener 13-10, as Al Carmichael catches the first touchdown on a pass from Frank Tri

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On This Date in Sports September 9, 1960: The Launch of the AFL

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