The New York Times – T Magazine:
In his lifetime, Ernie Barnes was largely dismissed and ignored by the industry. He became an icon anyway.
Category: American Football League
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Otis Taylor, Star Receiver for the Kansas City Chiefs, Dies at 80
The New York Times – Sports:
An acrobatic player, he was the prototype for the big receivers who succeeded him. He caught a memorable touchdown in the Chiefs’ upset win in Super Bowl IV.
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John Hadl, Star Quarterback for Chargers And Rams, Dies at 82
The New York Times – Sports:
A college All-American, he led the San Diego Chargers to an American Football League title and later steered the N.F.L.’s Rams into the playoffs.
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Len Dawson, Who Took the Chiefs to a Championship, Dies at 87
The New York Times – Sports:
After seeing little action for five seasons, he emerged as a star of the fledgling A.F.L. and one of the best quarterbacks in pro football.
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Gino Cappelletti, Versatile Boston Patriots Star, Dies at 89
The New York Times – Sports:
Playing wide receiver and kicking field goals and extra points, he played in all 10 years of the A.F.L.’s existence and scored a league-record 1,100 points.
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Daryle Lamonica, Hard-Throwing Quarterback, Is Dead at 80
The New York Times – Sports:
Known as the Mad Bomber for his powerful arm, he led the Oakland Raiders to the Super Bowl and was among pro football’s top passers in the late 1960s and early ’70s.