1967 PATRIOTS SCHEDULE

EXHIBITION GAMES
August 4 (N)-New York Jets
at Bridgeport, Conn.
August 13th-Baltimore Colts
at Harvard Stadium
August 20th-Buffalo Bills at Roch ester, N.Y.
August 26th-Washington Redskins
at Harvard Stadium

CHAMPIONSHIP SCHEDULE
Home*
October 7-*San Diego Chargers ____________________________at Boston
October 15-Miami Dolphins _________ ________ ___ _________at Boston
October 22-Oakland Raiders _____________________ ______at Boston
November 5-Houston Oilers ____________ __ ____________at Boston
November 12-Kansas City Chiefs ________________________________at Boston
November 19-New York Jets ________________________________________al Boston
December 9-Buffalo Bills ____________________________________________ at Boston
All home games at 2:00 P.M. except (*) at 8:00 P.M.
Away
September 3-Boston _____________________________________________________at Denver
September 9-Boston --------------------------------------- at San Diego (N)
September 17-Boston __________________________________________________ at Oakland
September 24-Boston ____________________ _ ________________________ at Buffalo
October 29-Boston ________________________________________________at New York
November 26-Boston ______________ ___________________________ at Houston
December 17-Boston ------------···------- _______ at Miami

PRESS RADIO AND TV INFORMATION

All requests for press box space, side line

passes, features, statistics, photographs, pro­
grams and other needed material should be di­
rected to the Department of Publicity and Public
Relations. We would appreciate receiving your
requests at least one week p rior to the game.
Please call on us at any time as we wish to be
of service to you.
Gerry Moore, Director of Public Relations or
Jack Nicholson, Assistant
Office: 78 Lansdowne St., Fenway Park, Boston,
Mass. 02215
Phone: (Area Code 617) 262-6363
Moore (home) (Area code 617) VOiunteer 2-5666
Nicholson (home) (Area code 617) VAiiey 9-5654
 IN GRATITUDE
On behalf of everyone in the Patriots organ­
ization, we wish to thank all members of the
press, radio and television for the wonderful
support they have given ever since the inception
of the team and the American Football League.
One of our strongest hopes is to be able to serve
you even better as we move ahead.

Sincerely,

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Contents
Boston Directory and league Directory _________ ____________________ 2
Press Memo ----------------------------------_______________________ 3
History of Pats ___________ ___________________ ____________________ 4
Bill Sullivan ____ --------------------------------------- 9
Officers ------------------------------------------ --------------------------------------------- 12
Directors ______________________ __ _ _________________ ___________________ 14
Mike Holovak ----------------------------- ------------------------------------------------ 15
Assistants ___ -------------------------------- ___________________ ___ _______________________ 19
Ed McKeever ---------------------------- --------------------------------------------------- 21
Gerry Moore -------------------------------------------- _________________________ _________ 22
Jack Nicholson __________________ ____ __ ____ 23
Charles Oliviero ------------------------- ----------------------------------- 24
Bob Hoobing -------------------------------- ___________________ _________________________ 24
John Fitzgerald - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 25
Gerry O'Brien ----------------------------- ___________________________ ________________ 25
Dr. Joseph Dorgan _________ _ _______________________ ______________ 26
John Birch ---------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------- 26
William T. Bates -------------------------- _________________________ ___________________ 26
Peter Siragusa _____ ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 27
Ralph Delio Russo __ ------------------------------------------- _______________ 27
William Finucane __ ------------------------------- ________________________ 28
Patriots Prospectus ------------------------------ ________ 30
1776 Club _ -- ------------------------------------------------------ __ 33
Pats NFL Opposition ------------------------------------------------------------------ 34
Pats on TV ____ _ ---------------------------------------------------- _____ 35
Pats on Radio _______ ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 36
Area Media -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 37
Pats' Depth Chart ------------------------------------------------------------ 40
I tinerary ______________ -------------------------------------__ 41
Patriot All Time Rosier _____ -------------------------------------------------------- 42
1966 Season in Review ____ _____________________ _________________ 44
Patriot Families ____ _________________ -------------------------------- ___________________ 50
Roster ---------------------------------------- ________________ ________________ _______________ 52
The Opposition ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ 62
1967 Patriots ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 67
Veterans -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 68
Patriots' 1967 Draft Choices _________________________ ______________ 90
Rookies ----------------------------------------�----------------------------------- 91
Patriot All Stars --------------------------------- ------------------------------ 94
Records and Statistics _____ --------------------------------------- __________________ 95

Book written and edited by Jack Nicholson.

 Official Directory
LEAGUE OFFICE
American Football League (Executive Offices)
200 Park Ave., Pan-Am Building, Suite 3121
New York, New York 10017
Telephone Number ____ Area Code (212) 661-8085
President ---------------------------------- _____ Milt Woodard
Administrative Assistant _______________ Jim Martino
Publicity Director ______________________________ Mike Rathet
Supervisor of Officials __________________________ Mel Hein
Publicity Assistant __________________________ Mike Wilson

BOSTON DIRECTORY
Address: 78 Lansdowne St., Boston, Mass.
(02215)
Telephone: 262-6363.
President: William H. Sullivan, Jr., (288-1100
Home: 235-4790).
Vice Presidents: Daniel F. Marr, Forrester Clark.
Treasurer: Forrester Clark.
Asst. Treasurer: Philip Turner.
Representative of Public Stockholders: William
Kemble.
Ownership: Forrester Clark, Daniel F. Marr, David
H. McConnell, Mrs. George Sargent, Paul Son­
nabend, Joseph E. Sullivan, William H. Sulli­
van, Jr., Philip Turner, Robert C. Wetenhall.
Counsel: William Finucane.
General Manager and Head Coach: Michael J.
Holovak.
Assistant Coaches: Chuck Weber, Art Spinney,
Jesse Richardson.
Directors of Player Personnel: Remmie Loudd and
Ed McKeever.
Public Relations and Publicity Director: Gerry
Moore (Home: 862-5666). Assistant: Jack
Nicholson (Home: Worcester 829-5654).
Promotions Director: Charles Oliviero.
Administrative Assistant: Bob Hoobing.
Business and Ticket Manager: John J. Fitzgerald.
Ticket Assistant: Gerry O'Brien.
General Assistant: John Birch.
Team Surgeon: Dr. Joseph A. Dorgan.
Associate Team Surgeon: Dr. Bert Nault.
Trainer: William Bates.
Equipment Manager: Ralph Dello Russo.
Entertainment Director: Peter Siragusa.
Secretarial Staff: Jane Howard, Pat Sloane.
Colors: Red, White and Blue.
Stadium: Fenway Park (36,498).
Radio: WBZ-Bob Starr and Gil Santos.
Training Camp: Phillips Andover Academy,
Andover, Mass.

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Dear Friends in the Communications Media:

As the Patriots play their first pre-season con­

tests with National Football League teams, no
one can fail to realize, least of all the writer of
this message, that the communications personnel
in press, radio, and television have made a
monumental contribution to the progress of the
American Football League.

Here in the New England area we are par­

ticularly grateful, not only to the people in Bos­
ton who have helped us with the space and time
which they have so generously provided, but
also to writers throughout this part of the nation
and to radio and TV announcers who have raised
their voices to describe the progress of the new
League in general and the Patriots in particular.

When the history of this franchise is finally

written, the major c;ontributions of the people
mentioned above must figure prominently in tell­
ing the story properly.

In thanking you once again this year for your

courtesies to the Patriots, I pause also to pay
respect to several men now no longer living
who have with their powerful pen and their
strident voices contributed so much to the ac­
ceptance of our organization in the world of
maj or league sports.

Sincerely,

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William H. Sullivan, Jr.

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A Brief History of the Patriots
In 1966 the pinnacle of enthusiasm and excite­
ment for New England pro football fans was
reached when the Patriots led the Eastern Di­
vision during the final weeks of the season in
the hectic race for the AFL Championship and
the right to represent the league in the first and
unprecedented Super Bowl Game. There had
never been so widely anticipated a year of pro­
fessional football action. Although the Boston
pros were beaten out in a final weekend upset,
they did precede this unexpected ending with a
great win over the Buffalo Bills before the largest
crowd (39,350) to ever cheer the Pats on in Bos­
ton. The Patriots were being hailed from coast
to coast as the Cinderella team of pro football.
Before the wild windup of last yeli]r, the win­
ning of the Eastern Division title in 1963 and the
solid performance that just missed in 1964 had
been vital high spots. And it could not have been
denied that the Patriots were a winning ball club.
Since Mike Holovak had taken over the reins in
1961, his teams had been in the thick of the title
races going into the final week of the season in
every year but 1965, when they rebuilt with
rookies in many positions.
A professional football team for Boston had
been the constant brainchild of Bill Sullivan, Jr.,
for l 0 years before he secured a franchise on
November 22, 1959, in the American Football
League that was less than three months old at
the time.
Sullivan, who had been prominent in sports
previously as publicist at Boston College and
Notre Dame during the days of Frank Leahy,
followed by a term as Public Relations director
of the baseball Braves while they were still in
Boston, brought nine other prominent New
England industrialists and sportsmen into owner­
ship with him.
They were Dom DiMaggio, the ex-Red Sox
star; Dan Marr, former co-owner of the Braves;
Joseph E. Sullivan, Bill's uncle and well-known
printer; Paul Sonnabend of the family behind
the Hotel Corporation of America; Edgar L.
Turner, president of the Seven-Up Bottling Co. in
Greater Boston; Dean Boylan, president of Boston
Sand and Gravel Co.; Ed McMann, Maine blue­
berry packing tycoon; John Ames, Jr., and the
late George Sargent, the last two from two of
Massachusetts' most famous families.
William Kemble was named a director later to
represent some 1600 stockholders who bought

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non-voting stock after the Patriots pulled another
of their firsts by issuing 100,000 shares of stock
for public sale.

Six changes have taken place in the original

ownership. Forrester (Tim) Clark, one-time Har­
vard athlete, bought out Ames. :rhe untimely
death of George Sargent saw this energetic
sports pioneer lost to the Patriots and his brother
Francis, now Lieutenant Governor of Massachu­
setts, took up his interest. He soon thereafter
transferred it to the late Mr. Sargent's wife,
Hester. Mrs. Sargent and her son Lee continue
to maintain this interest. Upon the passing of
Treasurer Edgar Turner, his son Philip assumed
that ownership position. Another change took
place in 1966 when the interests of Dominic
DiMaggio and Dean Boylan were purchased by
two young men from New York, Robert C.
Wetenhall and David McConnell.

The most recent change saw four original

owners, Bill Sullivan, Joseph Sullivan, Dan Marr
and Mrs. George Sargent, increase their share of
the club in a purchase from Tim Clark, Phil
Turner, Paul Sonnabend and Ed McMann. The
first three still maintain a good part of their
original ownership and Ed McMann, while sell­
ing his complete ownership, stays with the Board
of Directors.
Looking back on the years that have led to
this new high point of progress, it tells an inter­
esting story.
While they were still struggling to acquire a
home field (they finally got Boston University
field, which was old Braves Field transformed),
the original owners lost no time in getting busy
on promotion and personnel.

A contest was held to name the new club and

"Patriots" was selected by a panel of Boston
sports writers in keeping with the New England
heritage. Red, white and blue were naturally
selected as the team colors.

The first football expert hired ultimately

proved to be the most important one. He was
Michael (Mike) Holovak, who had just completed
nine years as Head Coach at Boston College.
Mike was originally hired by the Patriots as
Director of Player Personnel.

Next in line for the front office was the selec­

tion of Ed McKeever as General Manager. Ed
had a quarter of a century of experience in
every phase of football-as a player at Texas
Tech; a coach at Boston College, Notre Dame,
Cornell, San Francisco and LSU; and a general

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manager-coach of the Chicago Rockets in the
old All-American Conference.
Lou Saban, the first head coach of the Patriots,
was a virtual unknown when signed out of
Western Illinois, although he once captained the
Cleveland Browns.
The front office staff was completed with the
appointment of Gerry Moore, veteran Boston
sports writer, as Director of Public Relations;
John Fitzgerald, former airlines representative,
as Ticket Manager; and Miss Joanne Parker as
receptionist.
Saban brought most of his staff with him from
Western Illinois, added Holovak as offensive
backfield coach, and the first Patriots' practice
of all time was held, fittingly, on July 4, 1960,
on the campus of the University of Massachusetts
at Amherst.
As candidates came and went by the dozens
almost daily, a 36-year-old former Canadian
League and Greater-Boston sandlot star, Ed
(Butch) Songin, outlasted 12 other aspirants to
become the quarterback who was to lead the
Pats through their first season.'
The Patriots added to their list of firsts on
July 30, 1960, when, following a night-before
parade before l 00,000 spectators, they played
the first AFL exhibition game in history, beating
the favored Buffalo Bills, 28-7, in a contest wit­
nessed by 16,000 spectators in 90-degree heat.
Continuing their firsts, the following August
14th the Pats played the first professional sport­
ing event ever held in the famed Harvard
Stadium, losing 24-14 to the Dallas Texans in a
charity exhibition tilt; then, on September 9,
1961, at Boston University Field the Patriots
played the first regular season contest in AFL
history. They were upset, 13-10, by the Denver
Broncos, before 21,597 fans who welcomed pro
football back to Boston after an 11-year absence.
The first edition of the Patriots stayed in con­
tention for the Eastern Division championship
for the first l O games with a 5-5 mark, but
dropped its last four games to finish in the cellar.

Another vital development in the history of

the Patriots occurred during the off-season when
the Boston club acquired the services of quarter­
back Babe Perilli and fullback Billy Lott from
the Oakland Raiders in exchange for halfback
Dick Christy, fullback Alan Miller and tackle Hal
Smith in what still stands as the biggest AFL
trade in the club's seven-year history.
The Patriots got off to a floundering start in

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1961 and following the fifth game (2-3) Saban
was replaced by Mike Holovak as head coach.
The one-time Boston College All-America full­
back, a PT-boat hero in World War II and pro­
fessional star with the Los Angeles Rams and
Chicago Bears, was named coach on October l 0,
1961.
Under Holovak, the Patriots finished that
campaign with a 7-1-1 rush, but the Houston
Oilers won their last nine in a row to finish one
game ahead of the Pats.
Gino Cappelletti became fully established as a
receiver under Holovak and wound up the 1961
season as the highest scorer in professional foot­
ball with 147 points.
Holovak also introduced the innovation of
alternating quarterbacks Perilli and Songin on
each play. This shot-gun system lasted until the
last three games of the season when Songin
was injured and Babe established himself as the
number one QB on the club.
The Patriots switched their training camp of
1962 to the exclusive Phillips Andover Academy
campus. Coach Holovak also added a new coach­
ing staff of Art Spinney, Marion Campbell and
Fred Bruney.
By mid-season of '62 the Patriots were leading
the Eastern Division by half a game. They had
turned away l 0,000 fans for a game with Dallas
at B.U. field and Perilli was enroute to his
greatest season as a pro.
Then disaster struck. In a game in Houston on
November l 0th Perilli suffered a broken collar­
bone and the fortunes of the club were left in the
hands of Tommy Yewcic. Babe's understudy had
thrown but eight passes in his entire career, and
although he stepped in to do a yeoman's job,
the Oilers pulled the game out, 21-17, an.d went
on to win their last four games and the Eastern
title for the third year in succession. The Pats
again finished just one game back.

During the following off-season, another his­

torical development came about when the Pa­
triots signed to play all but one of their home
games at Fenway Park, the home of the Boston
Red Sox. Their home opener was played at
Boston College Alumni field, thereby completing
the cycle whereby the Pats have played at all
three Greater Boston Universities.
After taking their first Eastern Division title,
the Patriots ran afoul of the San Diego Chargers
in the championship at San Diego, 51 to l 0.

However, no less than 11 Pats remained in

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Son Diego to represent the East coached by Mike
Holovok in the annual All-Star classic.
They included unanimous All league selections
Tom Addison, Lorry Eisenhauer, and Houston
Antwine.Also Lorry Garron, Nick Bouniconti and
Billy Neighbors, who were named to some first
All-League selections. Rounding out the starry
group were Bobe Perilli, Gino Cappelletti,
Chorley Long, Bob Dee and Ron Holl.
Some changes took place in the front office
and coaching staff before the 1964 season began.
Ed McKeever, at his own request, shifted from
general manager to director of player personnel.
Cooch Mike Holovok took on the added duties
of General Manager.
The Patriots hod their best season's record of
all time with a 10-3-1 mark but were dethroned
as Eastern Division Champions when they lost to
Buffalo 24-14 before a record crowd of 38,021
fans in a blizzard at Fenwoy Pork.The Pots still
mode off with a lion's shore of individual hon­
ors. Gino Cappelletti was selected unanimously
as the American Football League's Most Valuable
Player.Bobe Perilli was the unanimous choice as
All League Quarterback with 3441 yards and 31
touchdown posses. Nick Buoniconti, Lorry Eisen­
hauer, and Tom Addison were also All League
selections.
The injury-riddled Patriots hobbled to a 4-8-2
record in 1965, the only losing ledger in the five
seasons that Cooch Holovok hod handled the
team.However, the Bostonians finished strongly,
not losing any of their lost four contests, and on
exceptional group of rookies gained the experi­
ence necessary for this season's expected
championship drive.Nick Buoniconti won several
individual awards, including AII-AFL Middle­
Linebocker, The Sargent Award and The 1776
Club Award. Gino Cappelletti took his fourth
league scoring title with 132 points, and led the
Pots' eight-man All-Star contingent.
The story of the 1966 Patriots was perhaps
the most exciting of all. Cooch Mike Holovok
was "Cooch of the Year,'' fullback Jim Nonce
was "Player of the Year,'' quarterback Bobe
Perilli won the "Comeback of the Year" award,
Gino Cappelletti won his fifth scoring title, Art
Graham broke the team's receiving record and
the Pats hod six AII-AFL players and eleven
All-Stars ...anything but a team of nobodies.
Coming as close as they did, continuing to
win despite pre-season consignment to a low
rank, the Pats in 1966 were certainly the Cinder­
ella team and New England pro football fans'
Champions Without A Crown.

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 Bill Sullivan
PATRIOTS' PRESIDENT

They said it couldn't be done; they said nobody

could do it ...make a pro football team go in
Boston, that is.
They pointed to failures of the past, to Bob
McKirdy and the Boston Bulldogs of the l 920's;
to George Preston Marshall and the Redskins of
the l 930's; to Ted Collins, Kate Smith and the
Boston Yanks of the l 940's.
They said it couldn't be done, and they had
good reason for saying so.George Marshall had
said on his departure for Washington that Boston
had sold its sports heritage to the mutuel ma­
chines.Ted Collins,starting in the war year of
1944,had the tide against him from the begin­
ning.
And so,in 1959,when William H.Sullivan,Jr.
of Wellesley announced proudly that he had ob­
tained a franchise for Boston in the fledgling
American Football League and would field a
team in 1960, he seemed to be the only one in
town who thought he could make a go of it.
I
" t's suicide," said the skeptics. H
" e doesn't
have a field, a player, a coach or bankroll. He
doesn't even have a name for the club. This
venture won't get off the ground.He's up against
the same proposition Ted Collins faced, and he
doesn't have Collins' money."
They didn't reckon with Sullivan's persistence.
He had been brought up under Frank Leahy at
Boston College and Notre Dame, and Leahy
never settled for a tie. They didn't reckon with
Sullivan's salesmanship or prescience or his de­
termination to finish what he started.
The optimistic Mr.Sullivan had a sports back­
ground in baseball as well as football.He knew
the same pessimistic talk greeted the Boston team
in the new American Baseball League in 1901,
and he knew it took the AL entry only a few
years to take the play away from its Boston rival
in the National League, which had started 25
years earlier.
He had done much to restore the balance of
power when he was information director of the

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Braves in the '40's. His brochure on Bob Elliot
brought the Braves' third baseman selection as
the league's Most Valuable Player in 1947. He
helped the Braves set an attendance record when
they won the NL pennant in 1948.
He did more than that. With the help of broad­
caster Jim Britt, he established the Jimmy Fund
for cancer research which today is New Eng­
land's leading charity. He was a doer, and he
was forever looking up. He left the Braves for
greener postures (he now is president of Metro­
politan Petroleum Co.) and it may be coincidence
but the Braves went downhill so fast thereafter,
that they were in Milwaukee in 1953.
But this was football, Sullivan's passion. He
hod been a student of the game since childhood.
He knew that the failures of both Redskins and
Yanks were due mainly to their lock of a passer,
a Sammy Bough or a Sid Luckman. The world
might hove beaten a path to a fellow's door in
days of yore when he built a better mousetrap,
but more than the mousetrap, ploy was needed
to get the halfbacks beyond the line of scrim­
mage in this day of shifting defenses and mobile
line behemoths.
He started digging. He brought in Ed McKeever,
another Leahy man, as general manager, Lou
Saban as coach, and he hired Mike Holovok as
scout. He formed a syndicate of ten to furnish
the do-re-mi, and later on when expenses
mounted, he sold stock in the club at $5 a shore.
He oozed ideas, and his optimism remained con­
stant. Climax to all the spade-work came in a
press conference at Mayor Collins' office where
it was announced that Boston University hod
opened its gates (old Braves Field) to the Patriots
with the proviso that they spend their own
money to make the necessary stadium and field
improvements. Then the aggressive Mr. Sullivan
mode arrangements to hove the team train at
University of Massachusetts, and the Patriots
were in business.
"It couldn't be done," they kept saying, but he
did it.
All was not clover that first year. Braves (BU)
Field was built in the street car era of 1915, and
there were no provisions for parking. And the
cost of renovating field and stands was prohibi­
tive. Thus the Patriots lost $600,000 their first
year (1960) and skeptics said, "They won't be
around next season."
They were, and they cut their losses in half.
$900,000 is a lot of money to lose in two years,
but Sullivan, as usual, saw the silver lining. First,
the Patriots hod obtained quarterback Babe
Perilli from Oakland, and they hod replaced

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Saban with Holovak who finished the season
with a 6- 1- l record.
Following these definite improvements came
the team's move into Fenway Park, the fine long­
term television contract between the AFL and the
National Broadcasting Company and finally, last
year, the marriage of the two pro football
leagues, the AFL and the National Football
League.
Probably no one will ever really know exactly
how much vision and determination it took from
the eternal optim1st, Bill Sullivan, to lead the way
that brought all of this about. There were the
severe pressures and hardships of the early
years. There wasn't another man in the state
who would have tackled the job.
Sullivan made pro football go in Boston where
money men like George Preston Marshall and
Ted Collins couldn't. He knew he had something
the public wanted, and it was just a question of
time until he could give them the finished product.
Sullivan's activities on the AFL Negotiation
Committee along with Buffalo's Ralph Wilson
and Kansas City's Lamar Hunt helped to bring
about the marriage of the AFL and NFL just as
his work on the Television Committee did so
much to bring about the solid AFL-NBC television
relationship.
Now with a new stadium seemingly just
ahead, one of the last of the goals that this man
has devoted so much of his recent life to bring­
ing about is about to reach fruition. You begin to
wonder just what impossible venture Bill Sulli­
van will set out to tackle next in this drive he
has spearheaded to help in the betterment of
sports in Boston and New England.

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 Officers

Dan Marr, Vice President

Colonel Marr has been a
football player and fan all his
life. He was a stockholder of
the Boston Braves and played
for the Pere Marquettes - a
famed semi-pro football team
from South Boston that played
in the home of the Patriots­
Fenway Park. As John Ahern
of the Globe pointed out in an
article on Danny�the Colonel Dan Marr
doesn't pick losers. His company, Daniel Marr
and Sons, is one of the nation's leaders in steel
erection. A stalwart member of the Ancient and
Honorable Artillery, Don makes most of the trips
with the club. He once served as commissioner
of the New England Football League.

Forrester A. ''Tim" Clark, Vice

President and Treasurer
Tim Clark succeeded John
Ames as on owner of the Pa­
triots. A Harvard alumnus,
Tim still remains in the best
of condition. He keeps himself
in shape by working on his
Hamilton, Moss. form and by
vigorous physical exercise.
Tim has enjoyed a great deal
Forrester A. Clark of success in his various busi­
ness ventures which include Clark and White Lin­
coln Mercury, Wainwright and Company, and
the Wildcat Ski Area.

Paul Sonnabend, Member,

Executive Committee
An alumnus of Cornell, Poul
is Vice President of the Hotel
Corporation of America. A
Hotel Manager at 22, Paul
has maintained on active in­
terest in sports since his La­
crosse days at Cornell. He has
provided strong leadership to
many civic activities. Paul Sonnabend
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 Board of Directors

Ed McMann Joe Sullivan

David H. McConnell Mn. George Sargent William Kemble

Phil Turner Robert C. Wetenhall

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 DIRECTORS
WILLIAM KEMBLE . . . Bill represents the thou­
sands of public stockholders in the Boston Pa­
triots. He is senior partner in the famed Boston
investment firm, Estabrook & Co.

DAVID H. McCONNELL . . . is a partner in the

New York investment firm of McConnell & Wet­
enhall Co., Inc. He attended the Choate School,
Wallingford, Connecticut, and entered the United
States Marine Corps in 1943. He was a highly
decorated soldier in the Second World War, re­
ceiving the Navy Cross and numerous other
decorations. He subsequently served in Korea.
I
EDWARD McMANN . . . Ed is from Sullivan,
Maine and is President of the Northeast Packing
Co. which freezes and packs Spoon Brand blue­
berries. A classmate of Joe Sullivan's, Ed rarely
misses an opportunity to see his Pats in action.

MRS.GEORGE L. SARGENT .. . is the widow of

late former original owner of the Patriots. She
now shares in the ownership of a part of the
Club with her son Lee, a former Marine officer
recently discharged following Vietnam duty.She
is a trustee of Tufts University and used to often
accompany her husband to sporting events and
baseball training camps. She brings great spirit
into the organization with her.

JOSEPH SULLIVAN .. . Uncle of Pat's President

Bill Sullivan, Joe is Treasurer of Sullivan Brothers,
Printers. His business is headquartered in Lowell,
Mass. but has auxiliary plants in Miami, Cam­
den, N.J., Philadelphia, Oceanport, N.J., Paw­
tucket, and Boston. Joe has nine children, seven
honorary degrees, and twenty-eight grandchil­
dren.

PHIL TURNER ... Phil became a member of the

Patriots board following the untimely death of
his father, Edgar Turner, one of the founders
of the Patriots. A graduate of Babson Institute,
Phil managed a Howard Johnson Restaurant in
New Jersey before taking his present position
with the 7-Up Bottling Co. of Boston in 1961.

ROBERT C. WETENHALL .. . is a partner in the

New York investment firm of McConnell & Wet­
enhall Co., Inc.He attended Philips Exeter Acade­
my, Princeton University, and Columbia Univ.
His business activities with McConnell & Weten­
hall Co., Inc., include investment holdings in oil,
real estate, ranchipg, airlines, and other related
business areas in the United States and Europe.

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 Mike H olovak
HEAD COACH and
GENERAL MANAGER
"Coach of the Year"
1966
"�1'1A,
The familiar accolade of "Give It To Mike,"
which has been associated with Mike Holovak
around Boston for more than a quarter of a cen­
tury, took on a new meaning at the close of the
1966 American Football League season when he
was awarded a new five-year contract as Gen­
eral Manager and Head Coach of the Patriots.
Although the Patriots were knocked from the
roof of the Eastern Division in last season's final
game, they proved to fans across the nation
their mettle as one of pro football's finest teams.
After a slow 1-2-1 start, the men of Holovak
steamrollered to the top while losing only one of
their next nine games going into that final week
in New York against the powerful Jets. The one
loss in the stretch came with but nine seconds
left in a game played in mud and rain. In this
same championship drive, Mike's men stopped
the eventual Eastern Champion Buffalo Bills cold
in both of their meetings.
The performance of the Pats in 1966 showed
one and all that these men of good talent, and
some of great talent unsurpassed at their posi­
tions, had been molded into a team that had the
ability and talent to beat any team in pro foot­
ball.
The man who put it all together, the man who
produced the team that fooled the experts time
and time again, was Mike Holovak. And when
the dus} of '66 had settled on the nation's grid­
irons, most of these same experts tipped their
hats to Mike and they named him AFL Coach of
the Year.
Yet, neither that achievement nor the spec­
tacular events of 1966 have completely satis­
fied the retiring, soft-spoken man himself. Nor
will he be entirely happy until the Patriots have
gone all the way to the Championship flag.
This dedication and determination typifies the
entire life of the now 47-year-old Holovak, who
lost little time making his presence felt after he
first appeared on the Boston College campus in
the fall of 1939 as the proverbial "poor boy"
from Lansford, Pennsylvania.
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 As a sophomore, Mike scaled the football
heights for the first time when he was a 60-
minute fullback on Fronk Leohy's undefeated
B.C. squad that won the Notional championship
by downing Tennessee, 19 to 13, in the Sugar
Bowl, January l, 1941.
En route to this climax, Mike ployed 60 min­
utes during a 19 to 18 triumph over Georgetown
at the some Fenwoy Pork where the Patriots now
ploy their home games. That particular contest
was described by the late Grantland Rice as the
"greatest college football game ever ployed."
The popular expression of "Give It To Mike"
come into being during the 1942 season of
mixed emotions when Holovok and Freddy Nou­
metz co-captained a squad for the late Denny
Meyers that ran roughshod over everybody until
the still unbelievable 55 to 12 shellacking from
arch rival Holy Cross.
Mike and his shaken-up teammates still went
to the Orange Bowl the following New Year's
Doy and gave good account of themselves be­
fore finally succumbing, 38 to 21, to superior
Alabama depth and the Florido heat. In a typ­
ical performance, Holovok scored all three B.C.
touchdowns that day.
During his undergraduate days at Boston Col­
lege were born the first seeds of associations
that led to Mike's being topped as chief strate­
gist of the Pots many years later.
The then Lowell, Moss., home of Billy Sullivan,
B.C. publicist at the time and now founder and
president of Boston's professionals, was among
the first where young Holovok hod dinner away
from the Chestnut Hill campus.
Ed McKeever, now Director of Player Person­
nel of the Patriots, was then Leohy's lieutenant
and was chiefly instrumental in convincing the
Seton Holl Prep prize to matriculate at B.C. in
preference to many other institutions that sought
him. McKeever still calls Mike "the best fullback
with whom I ever hove been associated."
He was graduated in Morch, 1943 in the
stepped-up program of that era and immediate­
ly enlisted in the Novy. Typical of his entire
career, he chose the dangerous PT service. It is
only from his shipmates that one learns about
the valiant service he rendered to his country
while serving in the South Pacific. He still retains
his active reserve status as a Lieut-Commander,
attends weekly meetings and carries out his two­
weeks duty each year.
Following his separation from the Novy, Mike
ployed one season with the Los Angeles Roms
and two seasons with the Chicago Bears. He was
remembered wJth such affection by Windy City

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NFL followers that when he was appointed head
Coach of the Patriots on October 10, 1961, one
Chicago paper ran an eight-column headline:
"Ex-Bear Holovak is new coach of the Patriots."
After three years as a professional came the
call to the coaching ranks from his Alma Mater,
first as freshman tutor and then for nine years
as a varsity mentor, the longest skein of a head
coach in B.C. history.
During that stretch, he compiled a 49-29-3
record with squads that often were so thin that
Mike had to convert many players to new posi­
tions.
Pat's President Bill Sullivan signed Mike in De­
cember 1959 as Director of Player Personnel.
After Lou Saban became the first head coach,
Holovak took on added duties as offensive back­
field coach.
The big change for Mike came after fifth game
of the 1961 season. Saban, with a 5-9 record for
his first year and 2-3 up to that point in the '61
campaign, was replaced as Head Coach by
Holovak.
Mike immediately steered his charges to a
7-1-1 mark for the rest of the campaign and
finished one game back of the champion Hous­
ton Oilers.
'
The 1962 season was almost a duplicate with
the Patriots finishing 9-4-1 and were a half game
behind the repeating Oilers going into the final
weekend. A Houston victory on Saturday in New
York ended the Patriots' hopes.
In 1963 the men of Holovak won the Eastern
Division title in an exciting stretch drive that
ended with a 26-8 victory over Buffalo in the
AFL's only divisional playoff to dat�. Although
the Pats lost to San Diego in the league's cham­
pionship game, they bounced back in '64 with
another typical winning season.
They again went neck and neck to the wire
with Buffalo only to lose out in the . season's
final week in a showdown game with the Bills.
In 1965, the Pats had a mild rebuilding pro­
gram under Holovak's leadership as he went
with rookies in mahy positions and suffered an
inordinate number of key injuries. 1965 was
Mike's first and only losing season.
The 1966 story, perhaps the most thrilling of
all, has already been told. It does, however,
auger well for the seasons ahead. The material
is coming in and the Patriots have the Coach
who the experts claim can do more with his per­
sonnel than any coach in football. His career
mark at the Pats helm, 45-26-8, serves as solid
testimony. Now, as 1966's AFL Coach of the

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Year gears his forces, develops his game plans
and programs his effort toward a series of up­
coming violent Sundays, the pro football fans of
New England look to the Hub in hopes of a
championship in 1967.

PATRIOTS BASKETBALL TEAM

The Boston Patriots Basketball Team was or­
ganized in 1964 by Pats' publicist Gerry Moore,
who serves as General Manager of the quintet.
In the off-football season of 1967, the Pats hoop­
sters made their fourth season another winning
one, recording a 20-6 slate.
On the squad were Tom Yewcic, Babe Perilli,
Larry Garron, Jon Morris, Len St. Jean, Larry
Eisenhauer, Charley Long, Jim Colclough, Art
Graham, Nick Buoniconti and Joe Bellino. There
was such a surplus of hoop talent that the team
enjoyed the luxury of a taxi squad and brought
up Bob Cappadona for a couple of games.
Art Graham led the team in scoring and Larry
Eisenhauer, who was high scorer in '66, came in
a close second.
H. P. Hood & Sons, once again sponsored the
team through the kindness of Tom Feenan, who
is director of Hood's program for youth fitness.
Anyone wishing to challenge the Pats should
phone Gerry Moore or Jack Nicholson at CO
2-6363.

THE SARGENT MEMORIAL TROPHY

The death of George L. Sargent on April l 0,
1962 came as a stunning blow to his many
friends and admirers.
The Vice President and an original owner of
the Patriots, he was an outstanding member of
a solid University of Virginia eleven.
A group of his closest friends established a
Memorial Plaque in his name for the Patriots'
Most Valuable Player as selected by his team­
mates at the close of each season.
This is a most fitting tribute to the late Vice­
President of the Patriots, who was described by
President Bill Sullivan, as "The Greatest Patriot
of Them All."

The Sargent Memorial

Trophy Winners
1962 Babe Perilli
1963 Larry Garron
1964 Gino Cappelletti
1965 Nick Buoniconti
1966 Jim Nance

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 The Assistants

CHUCK WEBER

The defensive coach of the Boston Patriots is

Charles (Chuck) Weber, 35-year-old former key
defensive star with two championship NFL pro
teams. Chuck also serves as chief aide to the
head coach.

He is a native of Philadelphia, and was a

rookie defensive end when the Cleveland Browns
won the National Football League title in 1955.
He also called the defensive signals from his
middle guard berth for the Eagles when they
took the N.F.L. crown in 1960.

In between times, Chuck played outside line­

backer and served as defensive captain for the
St. Louis Cardinals.

Jesse Richardson, the Patriots defensive line

coach, was among the highest in recommending
the new coach to Holovak.

Chuck is married to the former Virginia Irvin

Tiley and they are the parents of Charles 7,
Wayne 6 and Tracey 4. The Webers live in
Swampscott.

ART SPINNEY

Art Spinney came home to the scene of his

early football triumphs to take over as offensive
line coach of the Patriots starting with the 1962
season.

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 At high school in his native Saugus, Mass.
and later at Boston College, Art won just about
all the honors that were available to a two-way
end in those years.
Following his graduation from B.C., in 1950,
he joined the Baltimore Colts as an end, but the
Army derailed him for the next two years. He
returned to the Colts in 1953 and it was then
that Weeb Ewbank, present coach of the New
York Jets, converted Art into an offensive guard
and a brilliant pro career.Art was named to the
NFL All-Pro team on several occasions.

Art himself decided when his active career

was at a close. He launched his coaching career
as an assistant to Ernie Hefferle at B.C.in 1961.

When he became available the following year,

Mike Holovak lost no time in bringing Art's
knowledge of offensive line play to the Boston
pro scene. His work with the Pats blocking front
wall has turned this unit into one of the best in
football. The Spinneys reside in Saugus.

JESSE RICHARDSON

Big Jess began playing football before Jon

Morris and J. D. Garrett had seen the light of
day .. . For nine years "Marlon" as he was
called by his team-mates starred for the Phila­
delphia Eagles ... He played three years with
the Patriots ...All NFL selection in '59 and '60,
Jesse was one of the main reasons the Eagles
won the championship in the latter year ...The
last pro in either league to play without a face
mask, Jess engendered more enthusiasm on
the playing field than the most eager rookie.

When Mike Holovak asked Jess if he wanted

to coach the defensive line, "It took me about two
seconds to say yes" said big Jess.This articulate
hardnose has added his skills and first-hand
experience into making the Pats rush line the
scourge of all AFL quarterbacks.The Richardsons
live in Swampscott.

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 ROMMIE LOUDD
Co-Director of Player
Personnel
(Internal Coordinator)

.Al"'dl'l'.h

Rommie Loudd joined the Patriot coaching

staff last season after a distinguished playing
career. Loudd won gridiron fame at UCLA, being
chosen as an All-American. He continued to re­
ceive honors despite the big step up to the pros,
making the AFL All-Star team as a linebacker in
1960, when he was a member of the San Diego
Chargers. Loudd was a starting linebacker with
the Pats in the 1961 and 1962 campaigns, and
finished his active career last season as player­
coach for the ACFL Sweepers.
Loudd, the first Negro coach in the AFL, has
served as representative of a bread company in
the Hub area. He also had a brief tenure as a
broadcasting executive with Boston and New
Bedford radio stations.
During the past off-season Rommie was named
a Director of Player Personnel and thus transfers
his knowledge of the game from the field to the
front office where he coordinates the Pats talent
hunt and massive new scouting program. He also
serves as a coach during pre-season training.

ED McKEEVER
Co-Director of Player
Personnel (Head Scout)

A native of Texas, Ed starred as a quarter­

back in his undergraduate days at Texas Tech.
Since joining the Patriots six years ago, he was
honored as Texas Tech's outstanding athlete of
the past 25 years.
He entered the coaching profession and made
his first appearance in Boston simultaneously,
serving as backfield coach under Frank Leahy
with the Boston College Cotton Bowl and Sugar
Bowl teams of 1939 and 1940. The latter squad

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won the national championship by beating Ten­
nessee in the Sugar Bowl.
Ed accompanied Leahy to Notre Dame the
following year and when Frank entered the
service in mid-1943, McKeever took over as head
coach through 1944. During that stretch, the
Irish enjoyed a 12-2 record.
He entered the professional ranks for the first
time in 1948 as both general manager and head
coach of the Chicago Rockets in the All-American
Conference.
Ed served for four years as General Manager
of the Pats before requesting his present assign­
ment. He is field supervisor of the Pats' talent
hunt and spearheads the team's scouting efforts.
His travels take him to many of the nation's col­
leges and universities in search of good football
players and in the summer he assists as a coach
at training camp in addition to doing much of
the hard work of preparation on paper of train­
ing camp development.

GERRY MOORE
Director of Public Relations
and Publicity

ED. NOTE, (The information below contains excerpts

from a column by John Gillooly at the Boston Record
American. Although the column was written over
seven years ago its message is still as pertinent now
as it was then. Gerry Moore has helped the Patriots
become an integral part of the Boston scene in these
seven years.)
1-ie's a bit shy of six feet tall and he weighs
less than 190 pounds but the Patriots yesterday
signed on a man who can be of as much value
to them as Gone Ron Burton, the back you see
now and next see in the end zone.
The name is Gerry Moore and yesterday he
was appointed director of public relations by
Patriots president Billy Sullivan, who didn't wait
ten days choosing his pitchman. It was Moore
from the start. No one else was considered for
the tub on which Moore will thump out rythmic
and expert releases.

Moore Has the Background

But I, for one, consider the Patriots downright

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lucky to be able to have a man of Moore's com­
petence available. You don't find Moores too
frequently. Here's the perfect prefabricated press­
agent, with all the skills and the shining per­
sonality.
"I did some thinking about it, sure," said
Moore, press secretary to Lt. Gov. Bob Murphy
for the past three years and in a good position
under the golden dome. "But I was in newspaper
and associated businesses for 26 years and my
enthusiasm for sports never did rub off. This is
like coming home. This could be the most fan­
tastic sports story of our time-the development
of the Boston team in the American Football
League and I'm fascinated to be playing a part
in it."
A graduate of Boston Latin and Boston College,
where he was a top scholar-athlete captaining
the golf team and goal-tending for the hockey
team, Moore began his journalistic career as a
sophomore at the Heights. He was student cor­
respondent for the Herald, working his way
through at 25 cents per inch of space.
Moore did a hitch on the Transcript after grad­
uation and then the Globe lured him. He was
there 12 years and then spent three in the Navy
as a lieutenant. After a year as tournament di­
rector fqr the PGA, he returned to the Post in
1947 and was a star sports writer, handling top
assignments with a fine flourish, until that news­
paper foundered in 1956.
Great Sport Names Laud Appointment
Thereupon he joined Lt. Gov. Murphy and this
little pinch of politics should be just sufficient to
make him the complete diplomat. Take a veteran
of the press and sprinkle him with a few flakes
of politics and you have precisely what the Pa­
triots needed, Gerry Moore, who can have just
about everything he desires in this department.
Indeed, should the Patriots lose a game I'll feel
reluctant to say so. I'll blame it on the weather or
injuries or bad luck or something.

JACK NICHOLSON
Assistant Director of Publicity
and Public Relations

Jack is entering his second year in the Patriots'

front office and along with Director Gerry Moore

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handles the club's publicity and public relations
activities such as news releases, team publica­
tions, fan correspondence, speaking engage­
ments and special projects like the team's high­
light film. Before joining the Pats, Jack was af­
filiated with a Worcester bank for five years in
both the banking and advertising fields and at
the same time wrote a weekly pro football col­
umn and served as special representative for the
Patriots organization. A graduate of Clark Uni­
versity, Jack lives in Holden with his wife Jean
and their three children, John 9, Lynne 7 and
Paul 2.

CHARLES OLIVIERO
Director of Promotion

This is Charlie O's third full season on the Pa­

triots front office team. A native of Everett, he
attended Boston University and the Mass. School
of Practical Art and has been in the printing and
advertising business for the past 15 years.
Charlie handles group ticket sales for the Pats
and works in close coordination with headman
Gerry Moore on many of the banquets, promo­
tional programs and special events that arise.
He recently assisted in the development of the
team's player personnel program and he now
coordinates the game programs with the team's
many advertising supporters and editorial con­
tributors.

BOB HOOBING
Administrative Assistant

Bob is the newest member of the Patriots fam­

ily and has taken on a special appointment as
Administrative Assistant to Pats' President Bill
Sullivan. He will assist the Patriots President in
his rapidly increasing duties in connection with
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the league and the team on the executive front.
Bob has spent 16 years writing sports and
most recently was with the Associated Press as
New England Sports Editor and before taking
this new assignment was Sports Editor of the
Boston Herald. He is a graduate of Yale Univer­
sity and now lives in Lexington. He was named
by the ECAC as Sportswriter of the Year in 1962
and is a member of Phi Beta Kappa.

JOHN FITZGERALD
Business and Ticket
Manager

If you drive by Fenway Park late at night and

notice the lights in the Patriots office burning
brightly, chances are that John J. Fitzgerald,
affable Business Manager of the Patriots, is hard
at work. John is a native of Everett and first de­
veloped his great love for football as a varsity
guard for Denny Gildea on the Everett High
team.
After six years of Navy Blue, in World War
Two, John donned the red, white and blue for
the first time with United Air Lines. He eventually
became manager of United's Boston office.
He wore those colors for a second time when
he became the first person hired by the Patriots.
Was in charge of tickets but along the way
assumed responsibility for much of the other
business of the club.
John and his wife, the former Margaret Healey
of Arlington, now live in Swampscott. They have
six children: Mark 16, Kevin 15, Terry 13, Julie
11, Rose Marie 8, and Brian 6.

GERRY O'BRIEN
Assistant Ticket Manager
Gerry joined the Patriots as assistant to John
Fitzgerald in early 1967 and has brought a good
combination of English wit and Irish spirit into
the fold with him. A graduate of Ireland's Marist
College, he played soccer in London and Gaelic
football in Ireland. He was the public address
announcer for both Boston soccer teams this past
season and was able to help with many insights
on this new sport with which he is so familiar.
Gerry and his wife Lena live in Lynn with their
five children, Maura 17, Geraldine 14,, Lawrence
l 0, Joseph 8 and Kerry 5.

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 JOHN BIRCH
General Assistant
An invaluable aide and the all-around man
of the Patriots, John has lent a hand to one and
all as the Pats rapid front office growth has kept
pace with that of the team's and league's. John
was the first to buy a Patriots season ticket and
soon after joined Pats' ticket boss John Fitzgerald
as an assistant.He has also worked with pub­
licity and promotions and assists equipment man-"
ager Ralph Delio Russo on game day.This good­
natured Belmont native is also an original Pa­
triot.

DR. JOSEPH DORGAN

Team Surgeon

Dr. Joe was born in Lawrence, educated in

Lowell, and now lives in Belmont ... hos been
with the Pots since the beginning ...performed
disc operation on Ron Burton in 1963 and Ron
played 3 months later, a record in pro sports
...a graduate of Holy Cross (Class of 1941),
Joe also attended Tufts Medical where he now
teaches.
He is a member of the staffs of Boston City
Hospital, St.Elizabeth's Hospital, and Cambridge
City Hospital . . . He is Chief of Orthopedic
Surgery at the Malden City Hospital ...Joe and
his wife Mory hove three children, Joannie 22,
Barbara 19, and Mory Anne 16 ...The Patriots
feel fortunate in having one of the area's fore­
most surgeons on their team.

WILLIAM T. BATES
Trainer

William T. Bates was named trainer of the

Boston Patriots in June of 1961. Bill fought in

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the Korean War in the front lines. He returned
to the states and studied Biology and Physical
Therapy at the University of Pennsylvania. He
started assisting in the training room at Penn
and eventually became the visi+ing trainer for
the Philadelphia Eagles as assistant trainer.

RALPH DELLO RUSSO

Equipment Manager

The most eligible bachelor of the Boston Pa­

triots is not Art Graham. He is the man who
keeps the Pats going-Ralph Delio Russo. This
year marks Ralph's eighth year with the Patriots
and his twenty-fifth in the equipment business.
During his seven-year tenure he has outfitted
more than seven hundred aspirants to the Red,
White, and Blue.

At the end of the second World War he ap­

plied for the equipment manager's job at Boston
College, won the job and followed with seven­
teen years serving the Eagles in every sport.
In 1949 Mike Holovak became Freshman
Coach of the Eagles, and immediately a strong
friendship developed between the husky Penn­
sylvanian and the stocky East Bostonian. When
Mike joined the Pats in their first year, Ralph
followed after him and has been closely with
him ever since.

PETER C. SIRAGUSA
Entertainment Director

Ever since the spectacular pre-game and half­

time presentations that wert with the Patriots'
triumph over the champion Oilers in the Har­
vard Stadium, people have been asking who

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organized the musical end of that program.
The answer is 37-year-old Peter Siragusa, a
native of Belmont, who now resides in Brighton
with his wife, the former Gloria Assanti of Ar­
lington, and their five children, Francis 14,
Stephanie 13, Peter Jr. 11, Mark l 0, and Gloria
8.
He is the same fellow who arranges the sched­
ule of bands for the Patriots ' contests at Fenway
Park.
In addition to serving as Director of Entertain­
ment for the Pats, Peter is Director of the Boston
College and Boston Fire Department bands and
was just honored by being selected as Super­
visor of Music for the Boston School Department.

WILLIAM FINUCANE
General Counsel

Bill Finucane has served as counsel to the

club since its inception.
It seems safe to say that he probably has pre­
pared more contracts over the past few years
than many lawyers will handle in a lifetime.
For example, in the first year of the Patriots'
existence approximately 200 players passed
through the mill including those at the tryout
camp and at the regular training session at the
University of Massachusetts. All had to be pro­
tected either with the standard player contract
once they actually signed, or with a provisionary
document during the try-out periods.
In the legislation governing the American
Football League recommendations from the desk
of William Finucane have been adopted by other
clubs ahd served as tremendous testimony to the
wisdom of this attorney.

JANE HOWARD
Jane is the competent secretary of Head Coach
and General Manager Mike Holovak and the
Publicity Department ...a native of Hingham,
she graduated from Thayer Academy in Brain­
tree in 1963, and from Centenary College for
Women, Hackettstown, N.J., in 1965 ...recep­
tionist at B.U.'s International Student Center be-

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fore joining the Patriots ...loves all sports, espe-
cially tennis and skiing ...lives in Boston.

PAT SLOANE
One of the Patriots attractive new front office
receptionists and secretaries. Pat also handles
the bulk of the busy Pats switchboard. She grad­
uated from Mt. St. Joseph's Academy in Brighton
and attended Boston State College. Pat is an
avid sports fan with football and baseball her
favorite spectator sports and skiing and swim­
ming those which she enjoys taking part in most
lives with her parents in Winthrop.

PHILLIPS ACADEMY, ANDOVER, MASS.

The Boston Patriots have the good fortune to
train at the famed Phillips Academy in Andover,
Mass. The surroundings are rustic and academic.
The people on the Andover staff have made
every possible effort to a�sure the Patriots that
they are welcome. The facilities are the best,
from the seven football fields, to the Isometric
Room, and swimming pool.
Steve Scrota, the head coach of football at the
school, also supervises the Patriots Isometric
Program. Scrota is an alumnus of Fordham and
his watchful guidance of the Pats has produced
a great increase in the strength of the club.
Ted Harrison and Frank Buchan of the Acad­
emy staff have arranged a training camp that is
second to none.

PRESS BOX PERSONNEL

Vin Maloney, veteran Boston newscaster,
handles the microphone as Public Address An­
nouncer. He is assisted in spotting the action by
Charlie Lowe of Weymouth and Jimmy Kane,
former B.C. quarterback. George McGuane of
Lowell operates the official stadium clock.
The man with all of the right figures is chief
statistician Jack Dwyer of Lexington. He super­
vises a capable five man staff in the speedy
accumulation of names, plays, yardage and
tackles.
The cheerful and energetic Tommy Mc Carthy
serves as press box steward and is assisted by
Joe Gildea.
Bill Long of Dedham and Jack Shea of Cam­
bridge are also on hand to assist the Pats'
Publicity men in distribution of statistics, seating
and other needs that arise· during the day of the
game.
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 Boston Patriots Prospectus
1967
By GERRY MOORE
"Champions without a Crown" is the title of
the Patriots' highlight film for the 1966 season.
That titular tribute, heartily endorsed by the New
England fans who saw their favorites twice de­
feat the Eastern champion Buffalo Bills, stemmed
from the fact that the Pats were given very little
preseason consideration and got off to a slow
(l-2-1) start. Yet, it took a 38 to 28 upset loss to
the Jets at New York in the final regu�arly sched­
uled game to keep the surging Bostonians from
the Eastern title and a shot at the American .Foot­
ball League and Super Bowl rewards.

As is typical of their spirit, Coach Mike Holo­

vak and his men did not brood over their dis­
appointment too long. They turned instead to the
upcoming season with an eye towards acquiring
whatever extra will be needed to remove all ex­
cept the word "Champion" from their present
accolade. Holovak has started fashioning his
seventh Patriots' machine around a nucleus of
athletes who swept the vast majority of individu­
al awards that were available last season.

Mike himself, possessing now a career record

of 45-26-8 and the distinction of holding the
series edge over every opponent, set the pace by
being voted "Coach of the Year" by the AFL play­
ers. He was rewarded by the Patriots' owners
with a new five-year contract as General Man­
ager and Head Coach, carrying through the 1971
season.

Fullback Jim Nance, coming out of nowhere

as a sophomore, captivated fans everywhere as
he rolled to a new AFL rushing record of 1458
yards and swept every poll as the league's
"Player of the Year" or "Most Valuable Player."

Gino Cappelletti piled up 119 points with his

placekicking and pass receiving to win the in­
dividual scoring title for the fourth straight year
and the fifth time in seven tries overall.

The other half of the "Grand Opera Twins"

duo, veteran Babe Perilli, came roaring back
from the Pats' poor 1965 campaign to win "Come­
back of the Year" honors. He then went on to add
the All-Star game MVP award while leading the
East to its first win ever over the West in the
rainsoaked conflict at Oakland.

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 Joining their aforementioned teammates as
All-League selections were Middle Linebacker
Nick Buoniconti, who polled the largest number
of players' votes; Defensive End Larry Eisenhauer,
Defens_ive Tackle Houston Antwine and Center
Jon Morris.

All of these players, except for Nance, who

had started his six-months duty in the armed
forces, were augmented on the victorious, Holo­
vak-coached Eastern All-Star squad by offensive
tackle Tom Neville, guard Lennie St. Jean, de­
fensive tackle Jim Hunt and Defensive Back
Chuck Shonta.

At the club level, End Artie Graham, enjoying

his first injury-free season, set a new team record
with 51 receptions. Artie finished seventh among
the league's receivers and is being counted on
to have even a better season ahead.

Larry Garron, while overshadowed by Nance,

jumped over the 2500-yard career mark for the
first time. His 2721 yards ranks him eighth
among all-time AFL runners. His additional 2226
yards places him fourth among lifetime kickoff
returners.

The direction which Coach Holovak took to­

wards securing the extra needed strength for a
championship was clearly defined in the first
Common Draft of all time. No less than 12 of
the 15 collegians tapped were defensive players.

The offensive line, an area that was often

maligned in previous seasons, developed last
year into what Holovak, Perilli and just about
every other critic regard as the best in Patriots'
history. Manning that frontier, left to right, were
Graham, Don Oakes, Co-Capt. Charley Long,
Morris, St. Jean, Neville and second-year tight
end Jimmy Whalen.

The second factor leading to Holovak's draft

p o l i c y w a s an a w a r e n e s s t h a t t h e l o n g ­
famed Boston defense showed first signs of wear­
ing thin, particularly in the New York finale. The
Pats' No. l choice was John Charles of Purdue,
who, hosts of authorities claim, will step right
into the battle for a regular cornerback berth.
He was MVP in the Rose Bowl and was named
to the professional scouts' All-America squad.
Five of the next six selections were either sizeable
and speedy defensive linemen or hard-nosed,
highly-regarded linebackers.

The lone exception in this half-dozen was a

young man who turned out to be the most pub­
licized draftee in Patriots' history as far as New
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England is concerned. That would be Bobby Leo,
175-pound native of nearby Everett, Massachu­
setts ... who smashed about every rushing and
scoring record during his three varsity years at
Harvard of the Ivy League.
Joining Leo on the draft list are such hopefuls
as Ed Philpott of Miami of Ohio; "Marvelous Mel"
Witt of Arlington (Texas) State; Ron Medlen of
Southern Methodist, Tommy Fussell of Louisiana
State, Charley Thornhill of Michigan State and
John Runnells of Penn State, all of whom figured
prominently when "All" honors were handed out
in their respective conferences. Following that
group came speedy Leroy Mitchell of Texas
Southern, who could wind up as either a flanker
or cornerback candidate.

The next quartet returns to defense exclusively,

including a second Harvard product, defensive
end Dave Davis; linebackers Ray Ilg of Colgate
and Tom Folliard of Mississippi State; and safety
Bobby Beaird of Auburn. A return to offense
comes with the final two selections, running back
Dick Nocera of South Connecticut and tight end
Bob Nichols of Boston University.
Also in the rookie fold is Ed Toner, a 1965 red
shirt and University of Massachusetts captain,
who will be in the wide open sweepstakes for
defensive line recognition. There will be at least
three openings available on defense since de­
fensive lineman Ed Khayat, linebacker Jim Fraser
and cornerback Dick Felt already have announced
their retirements after last season.
All the newcomers will face a battle, not only
because of the all-veteran makeup of the Pats'
starting lineups last season, but also because of
the determination of last year's rookies and other
holdovers to keep moving ahead. Among the
prominent sophomores are offensive tackle Karl
Singer, 270-pound defensive tackle John Man­
gum, safety-receiver Vic Purvis and 230-pound
running back Bob Cappadona. Then there are
the likes of Joe Bellino, John Huarte, Jay Cun­
ningham, J. D. Garrett, Billy Johnson, White
Graves and Doug Satcher, all of whom expect
to be part of what they themselves figure will
be the strongest Patriots' team ever.

Dick Raphael Patriots photographer ... resident of Marble-

head ... graduate of Boston University ... handles Pats
game action and posed player photos ... much of his
material is used by national magazines and television.

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 Boston Patriots
1776 Club
This is a great group of boosters who have
loyally backed the Patriots since the Club was
founded by Natick's John Gildea in 1962. He
was eventually joined in his efforts by other
supporters, most of whom can still be found on
the Officers' and Directors' rosters.

At the start of each training season, the 1776

Club sponsors a Family Day Barbecue at the
Andover training camp. At this time, the coaches
introduce the new players to the fans. Various
contests are run off, consisting of running, pass­
ing and kicking and even a special scrimmage
is often possible.

The Club also puts on splendid dinners and

evenings of entertainment which kickoff the
regular home season in September and cap the
season's conclusion in January. Quarterback
luncheons throughout the season are held,
featuring football films and guesting players
and officials from the team.

Highlights of last season's support saw a big

gathering of l 776ers on hand at Logan Airport
for the team's return from their victorious
Houston trip and found them promoting a mas­
sive "Let's Build A Stadium" showing at the big
Buffalo game. They gave individual awards to
Jim Nance (Most Valuable Player), Len St. Jean
(Unsung Hero Award), Bob Cappadona (Rookie
of The Year) and Bob Dee (1st Annual Old Pro
Award).

1776 CLUB OFFICERS and DIRECTORS

President ________ _______ Herbert S. Bertman

l st Vice President _ _______ Arthur R. Carbine

2nd Vice President ________________________ E. Keene Annis

Secretary-Treasurer _________ Paul G. "Tiny" Yewell

Directors: Robert Bell, Raymond Elliott, Robert

Griffin, Leonard Potenza, Gregory Flynn, Frank
Kelley, Richard Gildea, Norman Cohen.
 The Pats' NFL Opposition
Baltimore Colts ...one of the truly great teams
of recent years in the NFL ...won Western Di­
vision of NFL in '64, tied for Western title in '65
but lost to Packers in playoff and came in second
to Green Bay again in '66 . . . were World
Champions of pro football in 1958 and 1959 ...
led by NFL All-Pro quarterback of most past
recent years, Johnny Unites ...Boston College's
guard, Dan Sullivan, now plays same position
for Colts ... punter David Lee led NFL in '66,
was college teammate of Pats' Jim Boudreaux
and Billy Laird .1 • • receiver Ray Berry, who wears
contact lenses, holds NFL record for most passes
caught in career with 620 ... the great Unites
holds NFL records such as most lifetime TD passes
(232), most consecutive games throwing TD
passes (47) and yards gained on passes in
career (29,593) . . .offensive line led by huge
All-Pro Jim Parker ... tight end John Mackey,
once a teammate at Syracuse of Jim Nance, now
considered by many the best in NFL . . . de­
fensive line led by former head NFL Player
Representative Ordell Braase, rough Lou
Michaels and one of the NFL's quickest tackles,
Fred Miller . . . linebackers led by NFL inter­
ceptor king of LB's, Don Shinnick and one-time
Patriot draft choice Dennis Gaubatz ...flashiest
of DB's include All-Pro Bobby Boyd, a former
quarterback, and the Speedy Duncan of the NFL,
Alvin Haymond ... top rookies are big Bubba
Smith, College All-Stars MVP, and Ray Perkins,
Alabama's former great receiver . . . coached
by Don Shula . . . the top pick in the NFL's
Coastal Division ...Publicity man is Jim Walker.

Washington Redskins . . . one of the most ex­

plosive offensive teams in pro football . . .
scored 72 points against New York Giants in one
game last season ... team was first organized
in Boston and played here for several years as
the Boston Redskins ...led by possibly the best
long bomb thrower in the NFL, QB Sonny Jurgen­
sen ...he led NFL last season in pass comple­
tions and yards gained by passing . . . his
favorite target is a former halfback turned re-
ceiver, Charlie Taylor, who led NFL last year in
receiving ...former Ivy Leaguer Charlie Gogo­
lak lent his toe as big new weapon for 'Skins in
'66 ...Bobby Mitchell is one of the most elusive
runners to ever play the game ... number one
draft choice could be an NFL version of Jim
Nance, 250 pound fullback Ray MacDonald ...
former Holy Cross star Vin Promuto is top offen­
sive guard ...former New York Giants include
Sam Huff, Joe Don Looney and Steve Thurlow ...
Paul Krause has been All-Pro safety both years
in the league ...Coach Otto Graham one of the
newest in the NFL . . . Redskins are a strong
contender in NFL's Capitol Division ...Publicity
man is Joe F.Blair.

THE AFL AND

THE PATS ON TV
CURT GOWDY

WBZ-TV CHANNEL 4 - BOSTON

II
Much of the American Football League's action
will be televised in color again this year by NBC
Television opening with the 1967 regular
season's opener featuring the pride of New
England, the Boston Patriots and the "new look"
Denver Broncos, the first AFL team to beat the
NFL in pre-season inter league play. The rest of
the schedule is still tentative but most likely all
Patriots road games except 9 / 9 vs. San Diego
will be televised back to Boston through the
facilities of WBZ-TV, Channel 4.Joining the NBC
TV teams is former SMU and New York Giant
great Kyle Rote. Leading the popular group of
NBC Play-By-Play and Color men are Wellesley's
Curt Gowdy, Paul Christman, George Ratterman,
Charlie Jones, Lee Grosscup, Jim Simpson and
Elmer Angsman. Game producers will be Lou
Kusserow, Don Ellis, Roy Hammerman and Joe
Gallagher.
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THE PATS ON RADIO . . .

BOB STARR and GIL SANTOS

James Robert ("Bob") Starr was named last

year to do the play-by-play of the Boston Patriots'
pro football games on WBZ Radio.

Before coming to Boston Bob was a Midwest

broadcast sports reporter and football and
basketball play-by-play announcer. During that
time he called more than 60 games a year,
including the schedules of Bradley University,
Illinois State University, and Illinois Wesleyan
University. He came to the Group W stations
from WMBD Radio-TV, Peoria, Illinois, where
he had been a sports broadcaster.

Born in Oklahoma, the 34-year-old Starr

attended the University of Kansas and Western
Illinois University. He played varsity football,
basketball and baseball in high school and col­
lege. He began his broadcasting career in May,
1956, at KXGI, Ft. Madison, Iowa.

Bob is the voice of the action on the recently

produced "Champions Without A Crown," the
'66 Pats Highlights film and he is Sports Director
for WBZ Radio and TV.

Gilbert A. ("Gil") Santos was named as color

announcer for the Boston Patriots' football cov­
erage over WBZ Radio.

A resident of New Bedford where he will con­

tinue as Sports Director of WBSM, Gil is a
graduate of the New England School for Radio
and TV Broadcasting.
In making the announcement, WBZ Radio
General Manager Perry B. Bascom, stated: "Gil
Santos is the perfect choice to compliment Bob
Starr's play-by-play duties. In his function as
color announcer, Santos will be largely responsi­
ble for bringing the excitement of Patriots' foot­
ball to the WBZ audience."
Bob Starr and Gil Santos are looking forward
to an even better season at mikeside '67.

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 BOSTON AREA MEDIA
BOSTON GLOBE BOSTON HERALD-TRAVELER
Morrissey Blvd., Dorchester 300 Harrison Avenue
288-8000 Boston, Mass.
426-3000
Jerry Nason,
Cliff Sundberg, Sports Editor
Exec. Sports Editor
Ed Costello
Fran Rosa, Morning
Sports Editor Jack Clary
Ernie Roberts, Evening Lou Connelly
Sports Editor Al Hirshberg*
Peg Carson, Exec. Sec. Tim Horgan*
John Ahern Vic Johnson (Cartoonist)
Bud Collins* Bill Kipouras
Ernie Dalton Bill Liston
Ray Fitzgerald Jack Mahoney
Harold Keese* Jack McCarthy*
Clif Keane Henry McKenna
Will McDonough Tom Monahan
Bob Monahan Bill Robertson (Cartoonist)
!-ferb Ralby George Sullivan*
Bob Sales
BOSTON RECORD AMERICAN
Ernie Santosuosso SUNDAY ADVERTISER
Neal Singelais 5 Winthrop Square
Kevin Walsh Boston, Mass.
542-4000
Sam Cohen, Sports Editor
Joe Cashman
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE
Fred Ciompa
MONITOR
Larry Claflin
1 Norway St., Boston
Bob Coyne (Cartoonist)
262-2300
John Gillooly*
Bob Gates, Sports Editor Milt Greenglass
Phil Elderkin Pat Horne*
Ed Rumill* Matt Keoney
Murray Kramer*
D. Leo Monahan*

ASSOCIATED PRESS UNITED PRESS

260 Summer Street INTERNATIONAL
Boston, Mass. 262 Washington Street
542-0500 Boston, Mass.
227-4000
Dave O'Hara, Sports Editor
Larry Eldridge Dick Dew, Sports Editor
Paul Robbins

* Columnist

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 QUINCY PATRIOT LEDGER WALTHAM NEWS TRIBUNE
13 Temple Street, Quincy 843-1670
472-7000 Frank Murphy, Sports Editor
Pres Hobson, Sports Editor WOBURri TIMES
Bob Cody 933-3700
Bob Cubie Frank Varey, Sports Editor
Ron Hobson Jim Haggerty
WORCESTER TELEGRAM & SPRINGFIELD UNION-NEWS
GAZETTE SUNDAY REPUBLICAN
755-4321 (413) 732-3112
Roy Mumpton, Sam Pompei, News (PM)
Exec. Sports Editor Sports Editor
Paul Johnson, Jim Fox
Tele. Sports Editor Jim Regan
Chick Morse, Harold Robbins, Union (AM)
Gozette Sports Editor Sports Editor
John Buckley Gerry Finn
Dick Cerosuolo Garry Brown, Sunday
Frank Bergstrom Sports Editor
Rand Hooper
Hugh McGovern BERKSHIRE EAGLE
(413) 447-7311
PROVIDENCE (R.I.) JOURNAL­ Roger O'Gara, Sports Editor
BULLETIN
HOLYOKE TRANSCRIPT
(401) 331-0600
(413) 534-0251
Barney Madden, Sports Editor
Bill Keating, Sports Editor
Gene Buonaccorsi
Joe McHenry MARLBORO ENTERPRISE­
John Hanlon HUDSON SUN
Ed Duckworth Ralph Grasso, Sports Editor
FALL RIVER HERALD NEWS
SALEM EVENING NEWS 676-8211
744-0600 Frank McGrath, Sports Editor
Tony Romano, Sports Editor Fred Dolan
BROCKTON ENTERPRISE ATTLEBORO SUN
586-6200 222-7000
Pete Farley, Sports Editor Howie Davis, Sports Editor
Eddie Germano (Cartoonist) LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE
LOWELL SUN 534-4926
455-5671 Larry Boissoneau, Sports Editor
Frank Sargent, Sports Editor FRAMINGHAM NEWS
Joe McGarry 872-4321
Frank Sharkey Mac Fiske, Sports Editor
George McGuane Dana McNiel
Sam Weisberg Len Megliola
CAPE COD Curt Garfield
STANDARD-TIMES HARTFORD (Conn.) TIMES
775-1200 Craig Stolze, Exec.
Joe Sherman, Sports Editor Sports Editor
Art Keefe Art McGinley, Sports Editor
Harold Ogden
LAWRENCE EAGLE-TRIBUNE
686-4171 HARTFORD (Conn.) COURANT
Bill Ferguson, Sports Editor Bill Lee, Sports Editor
Max Bishop Frank Keyes
Larry Letts BANGOR (Maine) NEWS
Joe Murphy Bud Leavitt, Sports Editor
LAWRENCE SUNDAY SUN MANCHESTER (N.H.) UNION
Ed Lemieux, Sports Editor LEADER
LYNN ITEM Joe Barnea, Exec.
593-7700 Sports Editor
Ed Cahill, Sports Editor Bob Hilliard, Morning
Red Hoffman* Sports Editor
HAVERHILL GAZETTE Don Anderson, Evening
374-4771 Sports Editor
Fred Burnham, Sports Editor PORTLAND (Maine)
NEW BEDFORD HERALD EXPRESS
STANDARD-TIMES Blaine Davis, Sports Editor
997-7411 NEW HAMPSHIRE
George Patzer, Sports Editor SUNDAY NEWS
Tom Mulvey Phil Chase, Sports Editor

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 BOSTON TV STATIONS

WBZ-TV WNAC-TV WHDH-TV

1170 Soldiers Field Rd. 29 Brookline Ave. Morrissey Blvd.
Brighton, Moss. Boston, Mass. Dorchester, Mass.
254-5670 266-0800 288-5000
Sherm Bozell* Chuck Burr Phil Cogswell*
Gene Pell John Callaghan Joe Costanza
Bob Starr Don Gillis
Dinny Whitmarsh Bob Wilson
Lindy Miller

BOSTON RADIO STATIONS

WHDH WRKO
Morrissey Boulevard 21 Brookline Avenue
Dorchester, Moss. Boston, Mass.
288-5000 266-0800
John Bassett* Roger Allen*
Ken Coleman
Leo Egan WMEX
Ned Martin 115 Broadway
Boston, Mass.
426-1700
WBZ-(Voice of the
Boston Patriots) Al Kennedy*
1170 Soldiers Field Road.
WEEI
Brighton, Mass.
182 Tremont Street
254-5670
Boston, Mass.
Bob Lape* 482-2323
Bob Starr
Art Smith*

WCOP WBOS
234 Clarendon Street 400 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, Mass. 262-9111
267-0123 Boston, Mass.
Dom Valentino* Frank Fallon*

*News Director

OTHER RADIO AND TV

WPRI-TV WJAR-TV
24 Mason St. 176 Weybosset St.
Providence, R. I. Providence, R. I.
521-4000 861-3330
Chris Clark Chris Barnes

WTAG WJDA
Franklin St. Quincy, Mass.
Worcester, Mass. 479-1300
755-4321 Ken Fallon
Bob Gamere

WTIC-TV WCSH-TV
3 Constitution Plaza 579 Congress St.
Hartford, Conn. Portland, Maine
(203) 525-0801 (207) 772-0181
George Ehrich Don McWilliams

WMUR-TV WHYN-TV
Manchester, N.H. 1300 Liberty St.
(603) 623-8061 Springfield, Mass.
Rick Olivier (413) 785-1911
Jim Thompson

WWLP-TV
Box 2210
Springfield, Mass.
(413) 785-5428
Bill Rasmussen

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 PATRIOTS ON OFFENSE
SE LT LG C RG RT RE
84 Graham 71 Oakes 76 Lang 56 Marris 60 St. Jean 77 Neville 82 Whalen
81 Colclough 63 Singer 63 Canale 78 Boudreaux 64 Arrington 78 Boudreaux 86 Romeo
32 Garrett 87 Nichols
88 Smith

HB FB QB Fl
40 Garron 35 Nance 15 Parilli 20 Cappelletti
33 Cappadona 33 Cappa dona 7 Huarte 27 Bellino
38 E. Johnson 12 laird
14 Yewcic

PATRIOTS ON DEFENSE
LE LT RT RE
89 Dee 79 Hunt 65 Antwine 72 Eisenhauer
73 Medlen 70 Witt 74 Mangum 83 Fussell
83 Fussell 75 Toner 73 Medlen

LLB LC TS MLB FS RC RLB

53 Addison 30 Hennessey 34 Shonta 85 Buoniconti 23 Hall 42 Webb 58 Satcher
52 Philpott 41 Mitchell 44 Graves 45 Ilg 31 Purvis 21 Cunningham 45 Ilg
36 Swanson 25 Charles 47 B. Johnson 29 Beaird 29 Beaird 43 louder
25 Charles
 THE PATRIOTS ON THE ROAD
DENVER, SEPTEMBER 3 (Sun.) 2:30 P.M. - Leave
Boston Sept. 1 at 4:00 P.M. via UAL Flight 163.
Stay at Continental Denver Hotel (Area Code 303
GE 3-6677).
SAN DIEGO, SEPTEMBER 9 (Sat.) 8:00 P.M. -
Leave Denver Sept. 3 at 6:55 P.M. via UAL Flight
163. Stay at Stardust Motor Hotel (Area Code 714
CY 8-0511).
OAKLAND, SEPTEMBER 17 (Sun.) 1 :30 P.M. -
Leave San Diego Sept. 15 at 5:00 P.M. via UAL
Flight 554. Stay at Edgewater Inn. Return to
Boston Sunday Night via TWA Flight from San
Francisco. Arrive in Boston Monday Morning.
BUFFALO, SEPTEMBER 24 (Sun.) 2:00 P.M. -
Leave Boston Sept. 23 at 4:00 P.M. via UAL
Charter. Stay at Hotel Statler. Return to Boston
Sunday Night, Sept. 24 from Buffalo at 8:00 P.M.
NEW YORK, OCTOBER 29 (Sun.) 2:00 P.M. -
Leave Boston Oct. 28 at 3:30 P.M. via NE Airlines
Shuttle. Stay at Sheraton-Atlantic. Return to Bos­
ton Sunday Night, Oct. 29 from New York at
7:30 P.M.
HOUSTON, NOVEMBER 26 (Sun.) 1:00 P.M. -
Leave Boston Nov. 25 at Noon via UAL Charter.
Stay at America (Area Code 713 CA 7-6464).
Return to Boston Sunday Night, Nov. 26 from
Houston at 10:30 P.M.
MIAMI, DECEMBER 17 (Sun.) 4:30 P.M. - Leave
Boston Dec. 16 at 2:00 P.M. via NE Airlines Flight
561Y. Stay at Golden Strand (Area Code 305
947-5661). Return to Boston Sunday Night, Dec.
17 via NE Airlines Flight 542Y. Arrive at Boston
at 12:30 A.M.

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 PATRIOT ALL TIME ROSTER
Position School Year
Addison, Tom ____ LB So. Carolina '60 thru '67
Allard, Don __________________ QB Boston ,College '62
Antwine, Houston ________DT So. Illinois '61 thru '67
Arrington, Dick ________ G-LB Notre Dame '66 and '67
Beach, Walter ______________ DB Central Michigan '60 and '61
Beaird, Bob __________________DB Auburn '67
Bellino, Joe __________________ HB Navy '65 thru '67
Bennett, Phil __________________ LB Miami '60
Biscaha, Joe __________________OE Richmond '60
Boudreaux, Jim ____________OT La. Tech '66 and '67
Brown, Bill ____________________LB Syracuse '60
Bruney, Fred ____________ ___DB Ohio State '60 thru '63
Buoniconti, Nick ____________LB Notre Dame '62 thru '67
Burton, Ron __________________ HB Northwestern '60 thru '65
Canale, Justin __ _____________G Miss. State '65 thru '67
Capp, Dick ____________________DE Boston College '66
Cappadona, Bob _________ FB Northeastern '66 and '67
Cappelletti, Gino ___ DB-OE Minnesota '60 thru '67
Charles, John ______________DB Purdue '67
Christy, Richard ____________ HB No. Carolina '60
Cloutier, Dave --------·-- DB Maine '64
Colclough, Jim ______________OE Boston College '60 thru '67
Cohen, Abe _____ _ ____________G Chattanooga '60
Crawford, Jim ____ _ _______ HB Wyoming '60 thru '64
Cross, Bob ____________ ________ OT Kilgore Jr. Col. '60
Crouthamel, Jake _______ HB Dartmouth '60
Craw, Albert ________________DT William & Mary '60
Crump, Harry _______________ FB Boston College '63
Cudzik, Walt __________________C Purdue '60 thru '63
Cunningham, Jay _____ DB Bowling Green '65 thru '67
Danenhauer, Bill __________ DE Emporia '60
Davis, Jack ____________________G Maryland '60
Dawson, Bill _ _______ Li3 Florida State '65
Dee, Bob ________ _______________ DE Holy Cross '60 thru '67
Delucca, Gerry ____________ OT Mid. Tenn. St. '60 and '61
Dimitroff, Tam ___________ QB Miami (0.) '60
Discenzo, Tony ______________OT Michigan St. '60
Dukes, Mike _______________LB Clemson '64 thru '66
Eisenhauer, Larry ________DE Boston College '61 thru '67
Farmer, Lonnie _ _____ LB Chattanooga '64 thru '67
Felt, Dick ______ DB Brigham Young '62 thru '66
Fraser, Jim __________ LB Wisconsin '66
Fussell, Tom --·--·---- __ DE Louisiana St. '67
Garrett, J. D. __ __ HB Grambling '64 thru '67
Garron, Larry ________ ___ FB West. Illinois '60 thru '67
Golden, Dennis _______ DE Holy Cross '66
Graham, Art _ _____ OE Boston College '63 thru '67
Graham, Milt .... _ __ OT Colgate '61 thru '63
Graves, White _ _ DB L. s. u. '65 thru '67
Green, Jerry _ __ HB Georgia Tech. '60
Greene, Tom __ QB Holy Cross '60
Hall, Ron ___ _ _______ DB Miss. Valley '61 thru '67
Hauser, Art _____________DT_ Xavier '60
Hennessey, Tom ____________DB Holy Cross '65 thru '67
Huarte, John _ ____ QB Notre Dame '66 and '67
Hunt, Jim Lee _ ______ DT Prairie View '60 thru '67
Ilg, Ray ___ LB-DB Colqate '67
Jacobs. Harry ____ LB Bradley '60 thru '62
Jaaielski, Harry ___ DT Indiana '60 and '61
Johnson, Bill _ _____ DB Nebraska '66 and '67
Johnson, Ellis _ ___________ HB S.E. Louisiana '65 thru '67
Johnson, Joe _______ OE Boston College '60 and '61
Kimber, Bill __ _ _ _____OE Florida State '61
King, Claude _ ______ HB Houston '61 and '62
Laird, Bill ______________ _______QB La. Tech '66 and '67
Larson, William _____ FB West. Illinois '60

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 Position School Year
Lee, Robert ----............... G Missouri '60
Leo. Charley ...... G Indiana '60 thru '62
Lindquist, Paul .... ... .... DT New Hampshire '61
Livingston, Walt .... HB Heidelberg '60
Lofton, Oscar..... . .. . OE S.E. Louisiana '60
Long, Charley T-G Chattanooga '61 thru '67
Long, Mike. .... OE Brandeis '60
Lott, Billy ... FB Mississippi '61 thru '63
Loudd, Rommie ......... LB UCLA '61 and '62
Louder, Jim ...... .. ....... LB Xavier '67
Mangum, John ... DT So. Miss. '66 and '67
McComb, Don. ....DE Bradley '60
McGee, George ............ T Southern '60
McKinnon, Don .... LB Dartmouth '63 thru '65
Medlen, Ron.... ......... DE Southern Meth. '67
Meixler, Ed --· - .. LB
Boston Univ. '65 and '66
Miller. Al . .... FB Boston College '60
Mitchell. Leroy ..... DB Texas So. '67
Moore. Leroy .. . DE Ft. Valley St '61 and '62
Morris. Jon .. .... C Holy Cross '64 thru '67
Nance. Jim .. . FB Svracuse '65 thru '67
Neiahbors, Billy .. G Alabama '62 thru '65
Neville, Tom ... T Miss. State '65 thru '67
Nichols, Bob .. TE Boston Univ. '67
Oakes, Don .. ... T VPI '63 thru '67
O'Hanley, Ross .. DB Boston Colle!Je '60 thru '65
Perilli, Babe ----- - .... QB Kentucky '61 thru '67
Perkins, Willis ......... G Texas South. '61
Philpott, Ed .... DE Miarni (0.) '67
Purvis, Vic ---- .. FLB So. Miss. '66 and '67
Pyne, George ......T Olivet '65 and '66
Ratkowski, Ray .. HB Notre Dame '61
Richardson, Al ... ..... DE Gramblin!J '60
Richardson, Jesse ---- DT Alabama '62 thru '64
Robotti, Frank ... . LB-FB Boston College '61
Romeo, Tony .. ....... OE Florida State '62 thru '67
Romine, Al .
. . ......DB Florence St. '61
Rudolph, Jack .. LB Geor�ia Tech '60 thru '65
Sardisco, Tony ...... G Tulane '60 thru '62
Satcher, Dou!J . .... LB So. Miss. '66 and '67
Schmidt. Bob . .. T Minnesota
'64 and '65
Schwedes. Ger .. .. HB Syracuse '60 and '61
Shonta, Chuck . .... DB fast. Mich. '60 thru '67
Simerson, John OT Purdue '61
Sinqer, Karl ... ...... G Purdue '66 and '67
Smith, Charlie ...... ... OE Boston College '66 and '67
Smith, Hal ................... DT UCLA '60
Snvder, Al .............. FLB Holy Cross '64
Soltis, Bob ------ . ....DB Minnesota '60 and '61
Songin, Ed ....... ...... QB Boston Colleqe '60 and '61
St. Jean, Len ........... DE N. Michigan '64° thru '67
Stephens, Tom ... .... DB.TE Svracuse '60 thru '64
Striegel, Bill . ............ LB Purdue '60
Suci, Bob -------- ......DB Michigan St. '63
Swanson, Terry ...... ·······K Univ. of Mass. '67
Toner, Ed --··-·-----·-.. ...... DT Univ. of Mass. '67
Towns, Bobby ------·- ....DB Georgia '61
Washington, Clyde ...... DB Purdue '60 and '61
Watson, Dave ··············G Georaia Tech '63 and '64
Webb, Don ....DB Iowa State '61 thru '67
Wells, Billy ........ HB Michigan St. '60
West, Mel. ..DB Missouri '61
Whalen, Jim. . ........ E Boston College '65 thru '67
White, Harvey ..... QB Clemson '60
Wilson, Ed ....... QB Arizona '65
Witt, Mel ---- . DT Arlington St. '67
Yates, Bob.. ........... T-G-C Syracuse '60 thru '65
Yewcic, Tom ................ QB Michigan St. '61 thru '67

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 1966 Season in Review
September 10, 1966-29,539 at SAN DIEGO
Chargers 24, Patriots 0
Season's opener saw Pats shut out for first time
since Oakland did it in '6 2 ...only the fourth
shutout in team's history ... Babe Perilli called
it his "worst game" but probably assumed too
much of blame . . . stance of one of Patriots
tipped off whether play coming was to be pass
or run . . . new Charger tackle Jim Griffin
knocked down three attempted passes ... four
Perilli passes intercepted . . . Coach Holovak
called Boston's defensive effort "an outstanding
one" . . . Ron Hall led the defense . . . Jim
Allison's 61 yard run was longest of '66 against
Pats . . . Nance caught four passes, including
one for 45 yards to end first half . . . Garron,
who has good games against Chargers, averaged
seven yards per carry after replacing injured
J.D. Garrett.

I PATS 0 0 0 0 0
I CHARGERS 3 14 0 7 24

September 18, 1966-25,333 at DENVER

Patriots 24, Broncos 10
Jim Nance's 1 26 yards on the ground and a 1966
season's record 87 yard interception return by
Ron Hall highlighted Pats first win of the season
...Nick Buoniconti was all over the field as he
led Pats in tackles ...Belmont's John McCormick
quarterbacked the opposition . . . running of
Nance (5.3 yards per carry) led last quarter
comeback ...Jim Fraser punted for 47.2 yards a
kick as he found return to Denver's rarified at­
mosphere to his liking ...three Gino field goals
(he set mark of six here in '64) were all Pats
scoring before last period . . . Wendell Hayes
led Broncos' runners.
I PATS 3 6 0 15 24
I BRONCOS 3 7 0 0 10

September 25, 1966-22,641 at BOSTON

Chiefs 43, Patriots 24
In this home opener eventual AFL Champion
Chiefs pulled away from Pats in game's late
stages ... Dawson threw five touchdown passes
-three to end Chris Burford ... Pats had rallied
from 17-0 deficit to within two points, 2 3-21, at
the end of third quarter . . . Nance ran well
against Chiefs big front seven, picking up 96
yards ...Parilli's first TD pass of the season went
to Garron in third quarter ...final score did not
indicate closeness of the game ...Pats' defensive
line held Chiefs to 76 yards rushing but Dawson
hit on 20 of 38 passes for 291 yards ... Burford
caught l 0 for 155 yards.

I PATS I o I 14 7 3 24
I CHIEFS I 17 I o 6 20 43

October 2, 1966-27,255 at BOSTON

Patriots 24, Jets 24
First place Jets had to rally with seventeen points
in last quarter to tie Pats ...this was first blem­
ish on New Yorkers' previously undefeated slate
. . . Larry Garron scored twice on the ground
with runs from two and six yards out ... Gino
Cappelletti had six catches for sixty-five yards
and one touchdown ... Namath had a season's
high of 28 completions in 56 attempts for 338
yards ... George Sauer was outstanding, espe­
cially on sideline passes, and caught nine passes
for l 06 yards . . . Hennessey led defense with
two interceptions for 60 yards . . . before Gino
caught six on him, no receiver had gotten more
than one on defender Johnny Sample in Jets pre­
vious three games.

I PATS 7 3 14 0 24
I JETS 0 7 0 17 24

October 8, 1966-45,542 at BUFFALO

Patriots 20, Bills 10
Record Buffalo crowd saw Boston defense swarm
over Bills offense . . . first Pats score came on
spectacular off-balance, tackle-breaking 19-yard
run by Nance ...Joe Bellino scored his first pro
touchdown on diving end zone catch of Parilli
pass ...Pats defense forced six Bills fumbles ...
Kemp fell over referee while dropping back to
pass . . . first Pats win over Bills in last four
games ...Bellino's 43 yard kickoff return longest
of the season for Boston ... St. Jean's blocking
on Dunaway was superb.

I PATS 10 I 3 7 0 20
I BILLS o I o 3 7 10

October 23, 1966-32,371 at BOSTON

Patriots 35, Chargers 17
Biggest Boston crowd since '64 saw Pats offense
come to life ...Parilli and Garron led the offense
. . . Garron came into his own as receiver with
two 53 yard touchdowns ... Pats halfback also
scored on ground to tally 3 TD's for the game ...
Nance continued to roll with l 08 yards . . .
Parilli clicked on 13 of 22 passes for 250 yards
...Cappelletti led receivers with five catches for

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53 yards and one touchdown ...Jon Morris con­
sistently wiped out Chargers' defensvie middle
...visitor's star receiver, Lance Alworth, scored
on two Hadl passes, one for 58 yards and the
second for 66 yards . . . Addison outstanding
against Paul Lowe and San Diego run ...
Chargers held to 40 yards on the ground by Pats'
league-leading front seven.

PATS 0 14 7 14 35
CHARGERS 7 3 7 0 17

October 30, 1966-26,941 at BOSTON

Patriots 24, Raiders 21
Raiders and Pats were two hottest teams in AFL
going into this game .. '.· "Big Bo" Nance was on
the GO as he set a team record and surged
toward new AFL rushing record ... Jim carried
38 times for 208 yards and two touchdowns ...
Pats moved into first place with this win, their
third in a row ... last quarter Oakland rally
snuffed in last two minutes by Shonta intercep­
tion ...Clem Daniels had big day against Pats
with two touchdowns and 164 total yards . ..
Cotton Davidson replaced injured Flores and
sparked Raider comeback ... Perilli needed to
throw only eleven times in the game ... Nick
Buoniconti sparkled with ten unassisted tackles
...only game these teams played last season.

PATS 14 3 7 0 24
RAIDERS 0 7 0 14 21

November 6, 1966-18,154 at BOSTON

Broncos 17, Patriots 10
Wind and rain inundated Fenway as Denver
sprung muddy last-second upset . . . this loss
knocked Pats back into second place ...Denver
dressed sixteen rookies for the action ...twelve
fumbles, six .by each team, were loosed in mud
and driving rain ... Jim Hunt jarred a Denver
fumble and fell on ball in end zone for only
Pats TD ...Nance, slowed by sore shoulder from
previous week's action, was used sparingly and
picked up only 20 yards . . . "Big Bo" carried
only three times in second half ... with score
tied, 10- 10, Pats drove inside Denver twenty
where last minute Cappelletti field goal just
missed . . . two plays later, with nine seconds
to go, rookie Denver QB Max Choboian threw
desperation 65 yard pass that was deflected on
sidelines into Al Denson's hands ...he went the
rest of the way with time elapsed to shock the
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Pats ... "I didn't see the play," said Choboian,
"I just threw the ball as far as I could."

PATS 0 7 3 0 10
BRONCOS 0 3 7 7 17

November 13, 1966-23,426 at BOSTON

Patriots 27, Oilers 21
Final game of long home stand saw Pats bounce
back led by Cappelletti's explosive 21 point
performance ...this put Gino into AFL scoring
lead ...previous time he met Oilers in Boston
he clinched '65 scoring crown with 28 point
performance ...two of his three catches were
for touchdowns and one went for his longest
ever-63 yards . . . Shonta, with ten tackles,
Hunt and Eisenhauer led Pats defense ...Tom
Hennessey saved game on last play by batting
down Trull pass to Burrell near goal line ...Jim
Whalen caught his first TD pass in regular season
pro action .._.Nance rumbled for l 04 yards and
turned in some awesome pass blocking-espe­
cially on constantly blitzing linebacker Ron Cave­
ness ... game ball to Jim Hunt ... all three
Pats' TDs came on checkoff plays at line of
scrimmage ...no fumbles, interceptions or punt
return yardage in this one.

PATS 7 13 7 0 27
OILERS 7 7 0 7 21

November 20, 1966-41,475 at KANSAS CITY

Patriots 27, Chiefs 27
Nineteen yard field goal by Cappelletti with 24
seconds remaining gave Pats come-from-behind
tie to keep them in race ...an all-time record
Kansas City crowd .. . two Kaycee scores re­
sulted from blocked Boston punts ...Art Graham
had his finest day with a team single-game
record 11 catches and two touchdowns ...last
TD receptions by Graham were in this same
park in '64 ... Babe's twelfth pass completion
was his l 000th in the AFL ...last ditch 61 yard
drive that led to final three points was Babe's
finest of the season-was started by end zone
interception by Buoniconti-who played with
cracked rib and led defense on tackles with
Chuck Shonta ... NBC telecasters Curt Gowdy
and Paul Christman called this one "the best
we've covered"-referring to the violent hitting,
last-second heroics and machine-like precision of
Perilli-led final drive . . . Nance's l 07 yards
brought him within eight yards of l 000 yard
mark ...Co-Captain Tom Addison was lost for
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season with knee injury ...rookies Singer and
Satcher saw heavy action.
I PATS I o I 11 1 3 27
I CHIEFS I 10 J o 11 0 27

November 27, 1966-22,754 at MIAMI

Patriots 20, Dolphins 14
First appearance by Pats in Miami's Orange Bowl
and first game ever against new Dolphins . . .
Nance was used running outside and wide in
this one ...St.Jean excelled in pullout blocking
... Graham ran out of his shoe on his touch­
down pass completion ... Cappelletti had two
field goals, including his longest of the year­
a 49 yarder ...ex-Jet Dick Wood had good day
for Miami with his fast receivers and gave Pats
a scare with second half rally ... Nance had
one blast for 27 yards and a TD up the middle
over blocks by Long and Morris ...Jay Cunning­
ham suffered groin injury in first half after
sparkling play had earned him starting berth
. . . Nance broke AFL single-season rushing
record (held by Paul Lowe-1121 yards) in his
next to last carry of the game ...only meeting
with Miami in '66.
I PATS 0 10 10 0 20
I DOLPHINS 0 0 7 7 14

December 4, 1966-39,350 at BOSTON

Patriots 14, Bills 3
Called "THE GAME" by Boston pro fans . . .
played before an all-time record Hub pro foot­
ball crowd of 39,350 ... Pats were underdogs
and trailed defending AFL champs by one game
. . . defense turned in perhaps its best game
ever . . . Shonta caught Bobby Burnett from
behind for one score-saver ...Webb and Hen­
nessey blanketed Buffalo receivers when they
got near paydirt . . . Nance's longest run of
the year, executed by his own twisting, tackle­
breaking power and interference led by Long,
Oakes, Graham and Whalen, won the game
and made that week's cover of a national
sports magazine . . . Hunt and Eisenhauer
led savage Boston rush on Kemp and Lamonica
. . . more than 15,000 journeyed beyond
the sold-out stadium to a closed circuit
arena showing and numerous motel and hotel
TV opportunities outside the blacked out area
... Bellino made key pass reception while on
his back to set up second score ...league-lead­
ing defense held Bills to 40 yards rushing ...
Cappelletti was injured but Bellino came through
. Neville's job on McDole highlight of pass

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blocking ...Coach Holovak awarded game ball
. . . he then awarded ball to Don Webb . . .
Buoniconti again led on tackles.

PATS 7 0 7 0 14
s,LLS 3 0 0 0 3

December 11, 1966 at HOUSTON

Patriots 38, Oilers 14
Pats enjoyed the biggest offensive explosion of
the year ...one more obstacle to go after this
one . . . Nance turned on speed to run away
from all hands for 57 yard touchdown ...rookie
Bob Cappadona scored his first pro touchdown
...Garron clicked on Perilli pass for 61 yard TD
...Patriots didn't have to punt in the game ...
John Huarte saw considerable action, both pass­
ing and scrambling ... Huarte and Bellino, two
Heisman Award winners, hooked up on their first
mutual pass completion play for 15 yards in
third quarter . . . Ernie Ladd led Houston with
twelve tackles ... Pats' total offense good for
457 yards and their win good for their seventh
in last eight games against speedy Oilers.

I PATS 3 I 21 I 1 I 1 I 38
I OIL!:RS 1 I o I o I 1 I 14
December 17, 1966-58,921 at NEW YORK
Jets 38, Patriots 28
The infamous final day when the bubble burst
for the '66 Patriots ...Namath passed less than
was anticipated (14 of 21) but Jets enjoyed their
most effective running attack and best effort of
season ... halfback Boozer came of age with
117 yards and Snell smashed for 124 yards ...
Maynard starred as receiver with two TDs and
129 yards on six catches ... Perilli stood out in
great offensive show . .. several of his passes
were dropped ...he hit 21 out of 38 passes for
379 yards ...Gino also had good day with eight
grabs for 111 yards ... Boston defense missed
injured Addison and Cunningham . . . league-
leading rushing defense fell to second ...largest
Patriots press coverage ever for a road game ...
several thousand Boston fans journeyed in from
Boston . . . Perilli: "we moved the ball " . . .
Holovak: "we couldn't hold them."

PATS 7 0 6 15 28
JETS 7 10 14 7 38
 Boston Patriots Families
Wife Children

Addison, Tom - Barbara _____Sandra, 4½ years

Dawn, 2 years

Antwine, Houston - Evelyn ________ ____ Regina, 2 years

Arrington, Dick - Jacquelyne ____________ Courtney, 8 months

Beaird, Bob - Sara

Bellino, Joe - Ann _________Therese, 5 years

Buoniconti, Nick - Teresa ___________ Nicky, 3½ years

Gina Marie, 4½ years
Cappadona, Bob - Jo

Cappelletti, Gino - Sandy ________________Cara, 1½ years

Gina, 3½ years

Dee, Bob - Beverly ___________________________James, 1½ years

Robert, 5½ years
Thomas, 3 years

Eisenhauer, Larry - Daniele ______________Laura lee, 4½ years

Danielle, 2 years

Fussell, Tom - Bunny ___________________ _____ Paul, l ½ years

Garrett, J.D. - Genevieve __________________Yvette, 2½ years

Garron, Larry - Laberta ___________________ .John, 11 years

Arnold, 5 years
Andre, 3½ years
Graves, White - Linda Gayle

Hall, Ron - Jane __Tracy Sue, 5 years

Ronald Clay, 6 mos.
Huarte, John - Eileen Marie

Hunt, Jim Lee - Rosa Lucille ______ Gregory De Lester, 8 mos.

Johnson, Ellis - Terry ________________________Lori Diane, l ½ years

Long, Charley Mary Ruth _______________ Charles B., Jr., 5 years

Chris, 2½ years

Mangum, John Glenda __________________ .Susan Darlene, 2 years

Mitchell, Leroy Doris Marie

Nance, Jim - Kathy

Oakes, Don - Darlene ____________________ ___Teresa Dawn, 3½ years

Perilli, Babe - Priscilla _____________________ .Vance, 7 years

Purvis, Vic - Patricia

Romeo, Tony - Sabra ________________________Sabrena, 4 years

Tamara, 8 months

St. Jean, Len - Eleanor __________ .Lisa, 2½ years

Shonta, Chuck - Karen Clement

Toner, Ed - Diane ________________________________ Billy, 2 years

Katy, l year

Webb, Don - Joyce ______________________________Dawn Michele, l ½ years

Whalen, Jim Sheila Ann

Yewcic, Tom Jane ....Thomas Jon, 3½ years

Carol Marie, 2½ years

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left to right: Neville, St. Jean, Morris, long, Oakes

left to right: Eisenhauer, Antwine, Hunt, Dee

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 BOSTON PATRI,
No. NAME POS. AGE H"T.
7 HUARTE, JOHN ________________________________________________________QB 23 6'
12 LAIRD, Bl LL ________________________________________________________________QB 22 6'
14 YEWCIC, TOM __________________________________________________________QB 33 6'
15 PARILLI, BABE __________________________________________________________QB 37 6'
20 CAPPELLETTI, GINO ________________________________________________ fLB 33 6'
21 CUNNINGHAM, JAY ________________________________________________DB 24 5'10
23 HALL, RON ________________________________________________________________DB 28 6'
25 CHARLES, JOHN ______________________________________________________DB 22 6'1
27 BELLINO, JOE ____________________________________________________ _____fLB 29 5'9
29 BEAIRD, BOBBY ________________________________________________________DB 22 6'1
30 HENNESSEY, TOM ____________________________________________________DB 26 6'
31 PURVIS, VIC ______________________________________________________________DB 22 5'11
32 GARRETT, J. D. ------------------------------------ _______ __________SpE 25 5'11
33 CAPPADONA, BOB -------------------------------- - - ______ _____HB 24 6'1
34 SHONTA, CHUCK __________________________ -·· ___________ _________DB 29 6'
35 NANCE, JIM _______________________________________________ ______________ fB 24 6'1
36 SW ANSON, TERRY -------------------------------- _____________________K 22 6'
38 JOHNSON, ELLIS ----------------------------------- _________________ DB 23 6'2
40 GARRON, LARRY ___________ __________________________________________HB 30 6'
41 MITCHELL, LEROY ______________________________________________ fLB-DB 22 6'2
42 WEBB, DON ______________________________________________________________DB 27 5'10
43 LOUDER, JIM __ _____________________________________________________LB-DB 22 5'11
44 GRAVES, WHITE ______________________________________________________DB 24 6'
45 ILG, RAY ____________________________________________________________________LB 21 6'1
52 PHILPOTT, ED ____ _______________________________________________________LB 21 6'3
53 ADDISON, TOM ____________________ ___________________________________LB 31 6"2
56 MORRIS, JON ____________________________________________________________C 24 6'2
58 SATCHER, DOUG ______________________________________________________LB 23 6'
60 ST. JEAN, LEN ____________________________________________________________G 25 6'1
63 CANALE, JUSTIN ________________________________________________________G 23 6'2
64 ARRINGTON, DICK ___________________________________________________(; 23 5' 1 1
65 ANTWINE, HOUSTON --------------------------------------------- DT 28 6'
68 SINGER, KARL ____________________________________________________________T 23 6"3
70 WITT, MELVIN __________________________________________________________DT 21 6"3
71 OAKES, DON ______________________________________________________________T 28 6"3
72 EISENHAUER, LARRY ---------···-----------------------------------·DE 27 6'5
73 MEDLEN, RON ------------·---------------------------------------------DE 22 6'4
74 MANGUM, JOHN _____________________________________________________DT 23 6'1
75 TONER, ED ________________________________________________________________ OT 23 6"3
76 LONG, CHARLES ________________________________________________________G 28 6"3
77 NEVILLE, TOM _____ ______________________________________________________T 23 6'4
78 BOUDREAUX, JIM ---------------------�------------C-OT 22 6'4
79 HUNT, JIM ------------------------·-·--·----------------------------------DT 29 5'11
81 COLCLOUGH, JIM __________________________________________________SpE 30 6'
82 WHALEN, JIM ____________________________________________________________TE 23 6'2
83 FUSSELL, TOM ____________________________________________________________DE 21 6"3
84 GRAHAM, ART ________________________________________________________SpE 26 6
85 BUONICONTI, NICK ________________________________________________LB 26 5'11
86 ROMEO, TONY ________________________________________________________TE 29 6'2
87 NICHOLS, BOBBY ______________________________________________________TE 23 6'2
88 SMITH, CHARLIE ____ ___________________________________________________TE 23 6'1
89 DEE, BOB __________________________________________________________________DE 31 6'4

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OTS ROSTER
WT. PRO HOMETOWN COLLEGE
190 2 Anaheim, Cal. Notre Dame
185 R Shreveport, la. Louisiana Tech
185 7 Arlington, Mass. Michigan State
190 14 Acton, Mass. Kentucky
190 8 Wellesley, Mass. Minnesota
180 3 Woburn, Mass. Bowling Green
190 8 Kansas City, Mo. Missouri Valley
195 R linden, N.J. Purdue University
185 3 Bedford, Mass. Navy
190 R Auburn, Ala. Auburn University
180 3 Brookline, Mass. Holy Cross
190 2 Puckett, Miss. So. Miss.
195 4 Natchitoches, la. Grambling
230 2 Watertown, Mass. Northeastern
200 8 Detroit, Mich. Eastern Mich.
240 3 Brighton, Mass. Syracuse
210 R Belmont, Mass. Univ. of Mass.
190 3 Baton Rouge, la. S. E. Louisiana
195 8 Framingham, Mass. Western Ill.
200 R Wharton, Texas Texas Southern
200 7 Jefferson City, Mo. Iowa State
210 R Cincinnati, Ohio Xavier University
185 3 Crystal Springs, Miss. l. s. u.
220 R Darien, Conn. Colgate University
240 R Oxford, Ohio Miami of Ohio
230 9 Randolph, Mass. So. Carolina
240 4 Brookline, Mass. Holy Cross
220 2 Hattiesburg, Miss. So. Miss.
240 4 Framingham, Mass. Northern Mich.
245 3 Germantown, Tenn. Miss. State
250 R Erie, Pa. Notre Dame
270 7 Hyde Park, Mass. So. Illinois
250 2 Woburn, Mass. Purdue
265 R Fort Worth, Texas Arlington St. (Texas)
255 7 Roanoke, Va. Virginia Tech
250 7 Wellesley Hills, Mass. Boston College
245 R Olney, Texas Southern Methodist
270 2 Magee, Miss. So. Miss.
250 R Lynn, Mass. Univ. of Mass.
250 7 Framingham, Mass. Chattanooga
255 3 Montgomery, Ala. Miss. State
260 2 Plaquemine, la. la. Tech
245 8 Hyde Park, Mass. Prairie View
185 9 Braintree, Mass. Boston College
210 3 Cambridge, Mass. Boston College
250 R Baton Rouge, la. Louisiana State
205 5 Arlington, Mass. Boston College
220 6 Randolph, Mass. Notre Dame
230 8 Fort Worth, Texas Florida State
218 R So. Boston, Mass. Boston University
205 R Owing Mills, Md. Boston College
250 10 Braintree, Mass. Holy Cron

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 BUFFALO BILLS
Address: 69 W. Mohawk St., Buffalo, N.Y. 14202
Telephone: (716) 856-1567.
President: Ralph C. Wilson, Jr.
Other Officers and Titles: Vice President Robert
T. Lustig, Vice President Patrick J. McGroder,
Vice President in Charge of Public Relations
Jack Horrigan, Treasurer Richard 0. Morrison.
General Manager: Richard Gallagher.
Head Coach: Joe Collier.
Assistant Coaches: Jerry Smith, John Mazur,
Richie McCabe, Tony Sardisco (training camp).
Publicity Director: Jack Horrigan.
Ticket Manager: Duncan Lectka.
Director of Player Personnel: Harvey Johnson.
Trainer: Eddie Abramoski.
Equipment Manager: Tony Marchitte.
Leading Passer: Jack Kemp (166 of 389, 2,451
yards, 11 TD).
Leading Receiver: Elbert Dubenion (50 for 747,
14. 9 avg., 2 TD).
Leading Rusher: Bobby Burnett (187 for 766, 4.1
avg., 4 TD).
Leading Scorer: Booth Lusteg (98 points).
All League: Billy Shaw, Ron McDole, Jim Dun­
away, Mike Stratton, Butch Byrd, George
Saimes, Tom Sestak.
Colors: Royal Blue, White and Scarlet.
Stadium: War Memorial Stadium (44,500).

♦ ♦ ♦

The Record
Pats Won 8 Lost 6 Tied 1
1960 Buffalo 13 Boston 0
Buffalo 38 Boston 14
1961 Boston 23 Buffalo 21
Boston 52 Buffalo 21
1962 Boston 21 Buffalo 10
Boston 28 Buffalo 28
1963 Buffalo 28 Boston 21
Boston 17 Buffalo 7
Boston 26 Buffalo 8
1964 Boston 36 Buffalo 28
Buffalo 24 Boston 14
1965 Buffalo 24 Boston 7
Buffalo 23 Boston 7
1966 Boston 20 Buffalo 10
Boston 14 Buffalo 3

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 DENVER BRONCOS
Address: 181 East 56th Ave., Denver, Colorado
80216.
Telephone: (303) 623-8778.
Chairman of the Board: Gerald H. Phipps.
President: Allan R. Phipps.
General Manager: Lou Saban.
Head Coach: Lou Saban.
Assistant Coaches: Hunter Enis, Whitey Dovel!,
Dick MacPherson, Stan Jones, Sam Rutigliano.
Publicity Director: Val Pinchbeck, Jr.
Assistant: Al King.
Business Manager: Paul Massey.
Ticket Manager: Earl Hartman.
Director of Player Personnel: Fred Gehrke.
Trainer: Allen Hurst.
Equipment Manager: Larry Elliott.
Leading Passer: Max Choboian (82 of 163, l,110
yards, 4 TD).
Leading Receiver: Abner Haynes (46 for 480,
l0.4 avg., l TD).
Leading Rusher: Wendell Hayes (105 for 411,
3.9 avg., l TD).
Leading Scorer: Gary Kroner (62 points).
All League: Bob Scarpitto, Al Denson.
Colors: Orange, Blue and White.
Stadium: Bears Stadium (34,643).

♦ ♦ ♦

The Record

Pats Won 9 Lost 5

1960 Denver 13 Boston 10

Denver 31 Boston 24

1961 Boston 45 Denver 17

Boston 28 Denver 24

1962 Boston 41 Denver 16

Boston 33 Denver 29
1963 Denver 14 Boston 10
Boston 40 Denver 21

1964 Boston 39 Denver 10

Boston 12 Denver 7
1965 Denver 27 Boston 10
Boston 28 Denver 20
1966 Boston 24 Denver 10
Denver 17 Boston 10
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 HOUSTON OILERS
Address: 6910 Fannin, P.O. Box 1516, Houston,
Texas 77001.
Telephone: (713) RI 8-2780.
President: K. S. (Bud) Adams, Jr.
General Manager: Don Klosterman.
Head Coach: Wally Lemm.
Assistant Coaches: Walt Schlinkman, Hugh De­
vore, F. A. Dry, Joe Childress, Bud Mcfadin,
Wayne Robinson.
Director of Public Relations: John Breen.
Publicity Director: Jim Mclemore.
Business Manager: Lewis Mangum.
Ticket Manager: Dan Downs.
Director of Player Personnel: Charlie Hall.
Trainer: Bobby Brown.
Equipment Managers: John Gonzales, Ira Lunday.
Leading Passer: George Blanda (122 of 271,
1,764 yards, 17 TD).
Leading Receiver: Charles Frazier (57 for 129,
19.8 avg., 12 TD).
Leading Rusher: Ode Burrell (122 for 406, 3.3
avg.).
Leading Scorer: George Blanda (87 points).
All League: Bob Talamini.
Colors: Scarlet, Columbia Blue and White.
Stadium: Rice Stadium (70,000).

♦ ♦ ♦

The Record
Pats Won 8 Lost 5 Tied 1

1960 Houston 24 Boston 10

Houston 37 Boston 21
1961 Boston 31 Houston 31
Houston 27 Boston 15

1962 Boston 34 Houston 21

Houston 21 Boston 17

1963 Boston 45 Houston 3

Boston 46 Houston 28

1964 Boston 25 Houston 24

Boston 34 Houston 17

1965 Houston 31 Boston 10

Boston 42 Houston 14

1966 Boston 27 Houston 21

Boston 38 Houston 14

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 KANSAS CITY CHIEFS
Address: 5605 E. 63rd Trfwy., Kansas City, ,Mis-
souri 64130.
Telephone: (816) WA 4-9300.
President: Lamar Hunt.
General Manager: Jack Steadman.
Head Coach: Hank Stram.
Assistant Coaches: Tom Pratt, Tom Bettis, Darrell
"Pete" Brewster, Bill Walsh, Tommy O'Boyle.
Publicity Director: Jim Schaaf.
Assistant: Lee Derrough.
Business Manager: Ron Combest.
Ticket Manager: Bob Wachter.
Director of Player Personnel: Tommy O'Boyle.
Trainer: Wayne Rudy.
Equipment Manager: Glen Doran.
Leading Passer: Len Dawson (159 of 284, 2,527
yards, 26 TD).
Leading Receiver: Otis Taylor (58 for 1,297, 22.4
avg., 8 TD).
Leading Rusher: Mike Garrett (147 for 801, 5.5
avg., 6 TD).
Leading Scorer: Mike Mercer (98 points).
All League: Len Dawson, Otis Taylor, Jim Tyrer,
Fred Arbanas, Ed Budde, Johnny Robinson,
Bobby Bell, Buck Buchanan, Jerry Mays.
Colors: Red and Gold.
Stadium: Municipal Stadium (46,038).

♦ ♦ ♦

The Record
Pats Won 5 Lost 6 Tied 3

1960 Boston 42 Dallas 14

Dallas 34 Boston 0
1961 Bodon 18 Dallas 17
Boston 28 Dallas 21
1962 Dallas 27 Boston 7
Dallas 42 Boston 28
1963 Bodon 24 Kansas City 24
Kansas City 35 Boston 3
1964 Boston 24 Kansas City 7
Boston 31 Kansas City 24
1965 Kansas City 27 Boston 17
Boston l0 Kansas City 10
1966 Kansas City 43 Boston 24
Boston 27 Kansas City 27

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 MIAMI DOLPHINS
Address: 330 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, Florida
33132.
Telephone: (305) 379-185·1.
President: Joe Robbie.
Majority Stockholder: Danny Thomas.
Head Coach: George Wilson.
Assistant Coaches: Ernie Hefferle, Bobby Walston,
John ldzik, Les Bingaman, Bob Pellegrini, Tom
Keane.
Director of Player Personnel: Joe Thomas.
Trainer: Bob Lundy.
Equipment Manager: Chuck Ziober.
Publicity Director: Charlie Callahan.
Administrative Assistant: Charles Gesino.
Ticket Manager: Jack McGowan.
Leading Passer: G. Wilson, Jr., (46 of 112, 764
yards, 5 TD).
Leading Receiver: Dave Kocourek, (27 for 320,
11.9 avg., 2 TD).
Leading Rusher: Joe Auer (121 for 416, 3.4 avg.,
4 TD).
Leading Scorer: Auer (54 points).
Colors: Aqua and Orange.
Stadium: Orange Bowl (72,880).

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The Record
Pats Won Lost 0
1966 Boston 20 Miami 14

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 NEW YORK JETS
Address: 595 Madison Ave., New York, N.Y.
l 0022.
Telephone: (212) 421-6600.
President: David A. "Sonny" Werblin.
Other Officers: Donald C. Lillis, Townsend
Martin, Leon Hess, Philip lselin.
General Manager: Weeb Ewbank.
Head Coach: Weeb Ewbank.
Assistant Coaches: Clive Rush, Walt Michaels,
J. D. Donaldson, Ernie Zwahlen.
Publicity Director: Frank Ramos.
Assistant: Bernie Beglane.
Traveling Secretary: John Free.
Ticket Manager: Matt Burns.
Director of Player Personnel: George Sauer.
Trainer: Jeff Snedeker.
Equipment Manager: Bill Hampton.
Leading Passer: Joe Namath (232 of 471, 3,379
yards, 19 TD).
Leading Receiver: George Sauer (63 for 1,079,
17.0 avg., 5 TD).
Leading Rusher: Matt Snell (178 for 644,
3.6 avg., 4 TD).
Leading Scorer: Jim Turner (88 points).
All League: Verlon Biggs, Sherman Plunkett.
Colors: Kelly Green and White.
Stadium: Shea Stadium (60,000).

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The Record
Pats Won 7 Lost 6 Tied 1

1960 Boston 28 New York 24

Boston 38 New York 21
1961 New York 21 Boston 20
New York 37 Boston 30
1962 Boston 24 New York 17
Boston 43 New York 14
1963 Boston 38 New York 14
New York 31 Boston 24
1964 Boston 26 New York 10
New York 35 Boston 14
1965 New York 30 Boston 20
Boston 27 New York 23
1966 Boston 24 New York 24
New York 38 Boston 28
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 OAKLAND RAIDERS
Address: 1736 Franklin St., Oakland, California
94612.
Telephone: (415) 834-2171.
General Partners: Al Davis, F. W. Valley, E. W.
McGah.
Managing General Partner: Al Davis.
General Manager: Gordon "Scotty" Stirling.
Head Coach: John Rauch.
Assistant Coaches: Tom Dahms, Oliver Spencer,
Charles Sumner, John Polonchek, John Mad­
den.
Publicity Director: Bob Halford.
Administrative Assistant: Bob Bestor.
Player Personnel Director: Ron Wolf.
Ticket Manager: George Glace.
Ticket Promotion Director: Del Courtney.
Leading Passer: *Tom Flores (151 of 306 for
2,638 yds., 24 TD). Cotton Davidson (59 of
139 for 770 yds., 2 TD).
Leading Receiver: *Art Powell (53 for 1,026, 19.4
avg., 11 TD).
Leading Rusher: Clem Daniels (204 for 801, 3.9
avg., 7 TD).
Leading Scorer: Mike Eischeid (70 points).
All League: Clem Daniels, OB; Dave Grayson,
DB; Tom Keating, DT; Kent McCloughan, DB;
Jim Otto, Center; Art Powell, OE.
Colors: Black and Silver.
Stadium: Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum
(53,000).
*-No Longer with Club.

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The Record
Pats Won 8 Lost 4 Tied l
1960 Oakland 27 Boston 14
Boston 34 Oakland 28
1961 Boston 20 Oakland 17
Boston 35 Oakland 21
1962 Boston 26 Oakland 16
Oakland 20 Boston 0
1963 Boston 20 Oakland 14
Boston 20 Oakland 14
1964 Boston 17 Oakland 14
Boston 43 Oakland 43
1965 Oakland 24 Boston 10
Oakland 30 Boston 21
1966 Boston 24 Oakland 21

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SAN DIEGO CHARGERS
Address: 2223 El Cajon Blvd., San Diego, Cali-
fornia 92104.
Telephone: (714) 297-4461.
President: Eugene V. Klein.
Chairman of the Board: Samuel Schulman.
General Manager: Sid Gillman.
Head Coach: Sid Gillman.
Assistant Coaches: Joe Madro, Tom Bass, Charlie
Waller, Harry Johnston, 0. A. Phillips, Jackie
Simpson.
Publicity Director: Jerry Wynn.
Business Manager: Irv Kaze.
Ticket Manager: Phil Barile.
Director of Player Personnel: Tom Miner.
Trainer: Jimmy Van Deusen.
Promotions Director: Emil Karas.
Equipment Manager: Tom Denman.
Leading Passer: John Hadl (200 of 375, 2846
yards, 23 TD).
Leading Receiver: Lance Alworth (73 for 1383,
18.9 avg., 13 TD).
Leading Rusher: Paul Lowe (146 for 643, 4.4
avg., 3 TD).
Leading Scorer: Dick Van Raaphorst (87 points).
All League: Lance Alworth, Kenny Graham, Ron
Mix.
Team Colors: Blue, Gold and White.
Stadium: San Diego Stadium (50,000).

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The Record
Pats Won 7 Lost 6 Tied l

1960 Boston 35 Los Angeles 0

Los Angeles 45 Boston 16
1961 San Diego 38 Boston 27
Boston 41 San Diego 0
1962 Boston 24 San Diego 20
Boston 20 San Diego 14
1963 San Diego 17 Boston 13
San Diego 7 Boston 6
1964 Boston 33 San Diego 28
San Diego 26 Boston 17
1965 Boston 13 San Diego 13
Boston 22 San Diego 6
1966 San Diego 24 Boston 0
Boston 35 San Diego 17

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 The Patriots' Opposition
EASTERN DIVISION
Buffalo Bills - have been AFL Champions two
of the last, three years . . . defending Eastern
Champs for third straight year ...on top of this,
could be most improved team in the AFL . . .
great offensive firepower added through trades
for Keith Lincoln, Art Powell and Tom Flores ...
"biggest, toughest defense," says Pats Coach
Mike Holovak . . . Schottenheimer challenging
at linebacker ...talented Prudhomme replacing
Day at DE ... Kemp could be pushed by Flores
at QB . . . All-league guard and captain Billy
Shaw lost by injury 'til mid-season . . . '66
Rookie-Of-The-Year was HB Bobby Burnett ...
Crockett injury puts Art Powell at split end
...Joel Collier's second year as head coach ...
team hopes for comeback from big tight end
Paul Costa . . . double-barreled field goal
strength with Mike Mercer (from K.C.) and Booth
Lusteg ...290 pound Dunaway may be passing
out Sestak as team's best DT ...Byrd and Saimes
are All-league DB's . .. Stratton is All-Pro line­
backer ... one of the most rabidly supported
teams in the AFL ... Pats vs. Bills is league's
most ferocious rivalry ...Pats beat them twice
last season in rough defensive battles . . . top
new faces - Johnny Pitts (E), Keith Lincoln
(HB-FB), Art Powell (E), Tom Flores (QB) Gary
Bugenhagen (T), Tom Rhoads (LB), Dick Cunning­
ham (G), Tony King (DB), Benny Russell (QB).

New York Jets - rivaling Buffalo as Pats' top

rival ...big offense ...the team that knocked
Pats out of last year's Eastern title ...only team
in East Pats didn't beat last season ...also only
Eastern team Pats lost to in '66 ...have beaten
Jets only once in last five regular season games
...tough offensive line on pass protection ...
Namath was dropped fewer times than any other
quarterback last season . . . team led AFL last
year in passing .. . Texans Sauer (MVP), May­
nard and Lammons are top receiving trio . . .
halfback Boozer looking better than ever in '67
pre-season ...most improved Jet, Al Atkinson,
joined at linebacker by rookie returning from
'66 injury, Carl McAdams ...Jets defensive line
not easy for Pats . . . rookie DB Henry King
ranked with John Charles as pro scouts "prize
prospect" ... drafted heavily in offensive line­
men and deep backs ...hope to have improved
ground game blocking and pass defense . . .
Pats play Jets in two mid-season games ...top
new faces - Henry King (DB), Carl McAdams
(LB), Jeff Richardson (DE), Paul Seiler (G-T), Ray

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Miller (T), Dennis Randall (DE), Tommy Burnett
(E); Solomon Brannan (DB).

Houston Oilers - young team with solid rebuild­

ing program . . . average age of players is
twenty-four ...veterans like Blanda, Hennigan
and Michael, from title teams of early AFL, ore
now gone ...this club hod one of pro football's
best college drafts this year . . . most claim
Michigan State's George Webster is one of the
greatest defensive players of all time ...rookie
Webster and newly acquired cornerbock Miller
Farr will strengthen Oilers' defense substantially
.. .also, cornerbock W .K .Hicks returns from
missing much of '66 ...sprinter Charlie Frazier
hod his best year as a receiver and former set­
back Ode Burrell will move out to flanker to
contest Elkins . . . lee (the bomber) will push
Trull (the scrambler) for the QB role ...fullback
Granger resembles Nonce in power potential
(6.
9 yard avg.per carry) ...return of oft-injured
but good LB Don Brabham will help ... Gory
Cutsinger hod his best year in '66 at DE and
hopes for a motivated Ernie Ladd as a partner
up front .. . good second-year linemen like
Hines, Allen and Rice ore coming ...Pots hod
biggest '66 offensive the lost time these teams
met ...in this rivalry, Pots could win only once
in first six games ('60-'62), but hove lost only
once in lost eight games ('63-'67) ...top new
faces - George Webster (LB), Tom Regner (G),
Miller Farr (DB), Sammie Taylor (E), Bob Davis
(QB-HB), Corel Stith (T), Willie Porker (DT), Roy
Hopkins (HB).

Miami Dolphins - swift young team with out­

standing passing attack potential ... Roderick,
Noonon, Twilley, Roberson, Kocourek, Jackson,
Clancy and Haynes give Dolphins exceptional
group of receivers . . . need only find right
quarterback from heralded rookies Griese and
Brittenum, soph Norton and '66 finisher Stofa
...hope to hove improved offensive line ...
Cooch George Wilson,· noted for defensive
strengths he built with Detroit lions, hod good
expansion team defense in '66 ...trodes brought
linemen Jacobs and Petrich and linebackers
Bramlett and Hopkins to further beef up defense
...first year MVP's were HB Joe Auer and DE
Ed Cooke ...Willie West and Jim Warren led
DB's . . .ex-Pots ore Ross O'Honley and Billy
Neighbors ...team strengths in punt and kickoff
returns and interceptions ...visit Boston for first
time this October ...Pots finish season (12/ 17)
in Dolphins' Orange Bowl ...top new faces -
Abner Haynes (HB), Roy Jacobs (DT), Bob Petrich
(DE), John Bramlett (LB), Jerry Hopkins (LB), Jock

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 Clancy (E), Bob Griese (QB), Jon Brittenum (QB),
Jim Riley (OT), John Farris (OG), Jim Davidson
(OG).

WESTERN DIVISION
Kansas City Chiefs - AFL Champs and the team
to beat ...especially powerful on offense ...
great material and veteran units bolstered by
solid '67 draft ... biggest and tallest team in
pro football ...twelve all-stars last year ...
linebacking strong with DE Hurston and last
year's top college All-American, Jim Lynch of
Notre Dame, joining All-Star trio of Bell, Head­
rick and Holub ... K.C.safeties Robinson and
Hunt tied for AFL interception prize . . . front
wall strengthened by return of 6'5" Ed Lothamer
(DT) from '66 injury and signing of 6'7" Gene
Trosch, number one draftee ...last year's num­
ber one choice, Aaron Brown (6'5", 250) can
play anywhere from (TE) or (FB) to (DT) and
(DE) or (LB) . . . Gilliam will return to battle
Frazier at center ...top tight end Arbanas still
plays exceptionally with only one good eye ...
backup QB Beathard could start for many pro
teams . . . All-league guard Ed Budde plays
with steel plate in his head . . . other guard,
Curt Merz, is team's arm wrestling champ ...
Otis Taylor becoming AFL's most spectacular
receiver - has stiff duels with Pats' Ron Hall
...new kicker Stenerud said to be best out of
college in years ...Dawson, all-league QB, led
AFL last year in passing ...flashy rookie Mike
Garrett came in second to Nance in rushing ...
K.C. hopes to improve at cornerback and right
side pass rush . . . last time Pats met Chiefs
(11/ 20/ 66) record crowd and violent 27-27 tie
ensued - game called "best ever" by NB C-TV's
Gowdy and Christman . . . Pats play Kaycee
only once in '67 they haven't beaten Chiefs since
'64 ...top new faces - Gene Trosch (DE), Jim
Lynch (LB), Willie Lanier (LB), Jan Stenerud (K),
Ron Zwernemann (G), Billy Masters (E), Jerry
Lamb (DB).

Oakland Raiders - league's most underrated

team ...always had good drafts and nabbed
some of the best unpublicized talent in the
country for a number of years ...good talent

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and depth in offensive line ...Otto ranks with
Pats' Morris as game's best at center ...guard
Jim Harvey named last year's best rookie line­
man . . . Schuh and Svihus, highly regarded
young tackles, are backed by number one draftee
Gene Upshaw . . . hope to have improved at
quarterback where Fresno's ex-Buffalo Bill, La­
monica, comes home to lead Raiders ...Western
contenders could be deepest in football in good
defensive backs . . . McCloughan, Grayson,
Howie and Willie Williams, Bird, Powers and
newly acquired Paulson and Willie Brown are
awesome surplus of talent . . . Tom Keating is
one of league smartest, quickest tackles ...will
try to offset loss of Powell with young, fast but
inexperienced receivers ... Daniels superlative
runner ...passing game holds hopes for Oaks
...Pats played them only once last season and
will make first stop ever at new Oakland-Ala­
meda County Coliseum . . . top new faces -
Daryle Lamonica (QB), Rod Sherman (E), Glenn
Bass (E), Gene Upshaw (G-T), Willie Brown (DB),
Dainard Paulson (DB), Mickey Slaughter (QB),
Bill Fairband (LB), J. R. Jackson (E).

San Diego Chargers - five-time Western Division

Champions ...lightning-like striking power ...
Alworth is AFL's top receiver and is usually
Chargers' main weapon against Pats ...veteran
offensive line and talented running backs . . .
Hadl was second best in AFL passing last year
...with Lincoln gone, '65 MVP Paul Lowe may
be happier at halfback ... led in punt returns
and third on kickoff returns . . .many changes
in team's defense in last two years ...lineback­
ing stronger with return of captain Chuck Allen
from '66 injury and trade that brought in tough
Johnny Baker ...new vets up front are Appleton
and Day plus number one draftee Billingsley ...
DT's Appleton and Delong were both "best line­
man in the nation" as college seniors . . .
Graham and Duncan are among best defensive
backs . . . hope to have improved rushing de­
fense and linebacking depth ... Pats play them
twice under the lights - (l) in first regular
season action ever in new San Diego Stadium
and (2) in first Boston home game of '67 .
"new look" Charger defense will be better .

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top new faces - Scott Appleton (DT), Tom Day
(DE), Johnny Baker (LB), Ron McCall (LB), Ron
Billingsley (DT), John McGeever (DB), Bob How­
ard (DB), Johnny Mills (E).

Denver Broncos - the "new look" Broncos are

loading up . . . Lou Saban is new Coach and
General Manager and has new staff joining him
...running attack is strong with Cookie Gilchrist
returning to join Mitchell and Hayes ...number
one choice Floyd Little, like Nance a former
Syracuse star, could be an explosive halfback
sensation like Garrett was at Kansas City . . .
Saban is building in the lines like he did at
Buffalo . . . former Bills Dave Behrmann and
Dave Costa, former Notre Demers Duranko and
Goeddeke are among good-sized new stalwarts
...highly promising young defensive backs like
Wright, Sellers, Richardson, Wilson are returning
from last season ... hope is to come up with a
prime quarterback ...the Broncos had as many
as sixteen rookies dressed for some "66 games
...youngest team in either league ( 3.3 yrs.avg.
experience) . . . hope to have improved lines,
e s p e c i a 11 y on o f f e n s e , and a set q u a r t e r -
back to carry the load ...great fans back these
Broncos . . . this club applied the single most
upsetting blow to Pats last year with last second
win in the rain at Fenway ... Pats meet "new
look" Broncos only once in '67 - opening game
of season at Denver on National TV ...top new
faces - Mailon Kent (QB), Floyd Little (HB),
Cookie Gilchrist (FB), Tom Beer (TE), Ernie Park
(G), Dave Behrmann (C), George Goeddeke (C­
G), Mike Current (T), Rex Mirich (T), Dave Costa
(DT), Pete Duranko (LB) ...first AFL Team to win
against NFL (8/ 5 vs.Detroit Lions).

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 1967 Patriots' Veterans
Tom Addison LB 31 6'2" 230 South Carolina
Injured last season in second Kansas City game
...his ability to come back after off-season knee
surgery will have big bearing on success of Pats'
defense ... missed last four of '66 season . . .
Tom i s a classic example o f a player whose
success has paralleled that of the league's . . .
the former South Carolina tackle has been a
strong-side linebacking standout for Pats since
their first season in '60 ...is probably the senior
linebacker in the circuit on accomplishment . . .
a s with Charley Long, mumps stifled Tom's
progress in '65 and the defense was affected
accordingly . . . has been an eastern All-Star
four times and AII-AFL three of his pro years ...
...closest thing to Jekyl and Hyde in pro football
... keys up mentally to finest edge for combat
and proceeds to knock over blockers, runners
and passers with savage abandon . . . off the
field has been the articulate businessman with
the southern drawl ... is Patriots player repre­
sentative and was also player representative for
the entire league prior to 1965 ...has a football
camp for youngsters at Curry College during the
off-season that features the instruction of Patriots
stars ...an intense and driving competitor, Tom
is co-captain of the Pats.
Interception Record
No. Yds. TD Long
1961 ____ _ _ _ _________ 4 28 0 l0
1962 _______ _ __ _ __________________ 5 42 l 16
1963 _ --------------------- 4 27 0 17
1964 -- ____ -------------- 3 4 0 4
1965 ____ _____________ _ _______ l 13 0 l3
l 966 __ _________ ___ _ _____ 0 0 0 0

TOTALS ____ _ ____ _ l 7 114

Houston Antwine DT 28 6' 270 South. Illinois

The toughest interior lineman in the league
against the run ...most always double-teamed
by blockers ...extremely strong ...was AFL All­
Pro last year and led all tackles in the voting ci
AFL players ...three years All-League and four
years named to the Eastern All-Star Team ...he
and tackle partner Jim Hunt work "tricks" on op­
posing linemen ...K.C.quarterback Len Dawson
compared them to Packers' tackles for their quick­
ness and hand-fighting ability is unsurpassed ...
plugging up Boston's defensive middle is
"Twine's" strong suit . . . Weeb Ewbank of the
Jets regards him as the "best in the league" ...
Buffalo All-Pro Guard Billy Shaw has rated him

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 The Linebackers
and
Defensive
Backs

'-' �

Tom Addison Nick Buoniconti Doug Satcher

Tom Hennessey Don Webb Jay Cunningham

Ron Hall Chuck Shonta White Graves

Vic Purvis

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the AFL's toughest tackle ...can often be found
in enemy backfields ... smiling "Twine" is one
of the most popular Pats . . . NAIA wrestling
champion at Southern Illinois ... wrestled with
Pats' Arrington and Nance during off-season ...
has especially fine duels with Chiefs' guard Ed
Budde ... has been a league All Star since he
went from offense to defense ... made AII-AFL
in 1963 and 1964 ... a leader-type and one of
the most respected of the Pats.

Dick Arrington G 23 5'11" 240 Notre Dame

Served on team's taxi squad in '66 ...worked as
defensive lineman and linebacker as well as of­
fensive guard . . . everybody's All-American at
Notre Dame in '65 ... one of the best two-way
linemen ever to come out of South Bend . . .
played in Senior Bowl and Coaches All-America
games ...was the Fighting lrish's first All-Ameri­
can in wrestling . . . Pats outbid the Cleveland
Browns for his services ...wrestled against Jim
Nance in college and was Nance's teammate on
Pennsylvania's "Big 33" All-State high school
team ...Coach Ara Paraseghian says Dick is one
of the truly outstanding players he has ever
coached ...co-winner of 1965 Notre Dame MVP
award . . . built low to the ground, mobile on
sweeps ...hails from Erie, Pa.

Joe Bellino FI-B 29 5'9" 185 Navy

Unanimous All-America, Heisman and Maxwell
Trophy winner at Navy ...came into pros in '65
choosing Boston over Baltimore Colts ...Joe and
Jolly Roger Staubach are the only two players
in Annapolis history to have their jersies retired
... one of the biggest comeback stories of '66
. . . after being put on taxi squad for first two
games, came back to play crucial role as re­
ceiver ... this big name proved he was still big
time as a football player ...made two of year's
most crucial and difficult catches to lead to big
wins . . . first one, against Buffalo was diving
catch in end zone for deciding touchdown and
his first pro TD ... second, also against Bills in
Boston, he caught while on his back on great
second effort to lead to final Pats TD ...handled
most kickoff returns in '66 and had one for 43
yards against Buffalo ...Coach Holovak on Joe's
great comeback, "he was determined . . . and
just worked and worked at it ... I'll be surprised
if he isn't a big star soon" . . . uses his great
moves to get into the open often . . . backs up
Gino at flanker.

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 The Rookies

John Charles Leroy Mitchell Bobby Beaird

Ed Philpott Ray Jig Jim louder

Tommy Fussell Ed Toner Mel Witt

Ron Medlen Bobby Nichols Terry Swanson

Billy Laird Charlie Smith

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Jim Boudreaux T-C 22 6'4" 250 La. Tech
Started as rookie candidate at defensive end
but was converted to offensive line for most of
the season ...will also get shot to back up at
center ...has returned to this year's camp with
new attitude and silent determination to make
it big ... number two draft choice of the Pats
in '66 ...also drafted by the Cleveland Browns
...highly recommended prospect with outstand­
ing size ...was All-Gulf Coast Conference tac­
kle for three years, twice on both offense and
defense ...teammate of quarterback Billy Laird
in college.
Nick Buoniconti LB 26 5'11" 220 Notre Dame
AFL All-Pro Middlebacker for the fourth straight
year ...led all AFL players in number of votes
received as the best at his position . . . made
several key interceptions in late '66 title drive
...played several games with a cracked rib ...
was awarded ,game ball in Miami game ...led
team in tackle! in '66 ... came in third behind
Nance and Dawson in league's MVP voting ...
Chiefs QB Len Dawson says "if you're lucky
enough to knock him down, you have to lay on
him or he'll get right back into the play" . . .
Namath says "he's too great ...first he's coming
in at you and the next time he's right on top of
your receiver ...he covers so much ground" ...
caused two fumbles and recovered another in
first '66 Buffalo game . . . this peerless "mike
man" is the leader of the fiercest blitz in the AFL
...considered by many as the best middle line­
backer in all of pro ball ...Keith Lincoln, now of
Bills, calls him "All-World" . . . has a terrific
"nose" for the ball, moves well laterally, and
is a crunching tackler . . . pride of Western
Mass., Nick is a native of Springfield ... was
captain and All-American at Notre Dame . . .
led Irish in tackles in his senior year and starred
in post season All-Star games ... was Patriots
MVP for 1965, winning George Sargent Memo­
rial Trophy . . . Jets defensive coach Walt
Michaels, himself an NFL All-Pro, thinks Nick is
tops, likes to compare him with NFL great Joe
Schmidt ...one national sports publication just
named him best MLB in either league ... Nick
gets his graduate law degree in early '68.
Interception Record
No. Yds. TD Long
1962 _ _ -- ------- - 2 3 0 3
1963 -- -- _ ------ 3 42 l 26
1964 _ --- -- -------- --------- _ 5 76 0 26
l 965 __________ --------- ----- 3 31 0 26
1966 ---- ---------------------- - 4 43 0 41

TOTALS ___________ _ ______ l 7 195 7

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 The Linemen

Charley Lang Jon Marris Leonard St. Jean

Karl Singer Don Oakes Tom Neville

Justin Canale Larry Eisenhauer Bob Dee

Jim Hunt Houston Antwine John Mangum

Jim Boudreaux Dick Arrington

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Justin Canale G 23 6'2" 245 Miss. State
Justin is another of the more silent Patriots ...
in a strong effort last season, he just missed a
starting berth . . . gives Pats one of the most
talented reserve offensive linemen and field goal
kickers in football . . . had several fifty yard
field goals in college and a 49 yarder against
Jets in '65 pre-season game . .. hits regularly
on fifty yarders in practice and had a 61 yarder
in this year's training camp ... being groomed
for long distance field goal booting . . . had
strong rookie season in 1965 to finish as starter
ahead of another good one, Billy Neighbors ...
was also a top defensive player in college .. .
most punishing of guard corps in first explosive
charge off the mark . . . one of pro football's
most powerful kickoff specialists ...gives Boston
arsenal new weapon with deep end zone kick­
offs ... Pats signed him despite heavy competi­
tion from Cleveland Browns ...could step in as
a starter whenever needed.

Bob Cappadona FB 24 6'1" 230 Northeastern

Had an outstanding rookie season in '66 ...av­
eraged four yards a carry playing behind Jim
Nance ... had his top performance in Houston
in second game against Oilers ...scored his first
pro TD ... voted by 1776 Club as team's top
rookie ...may be used at halfback to team with
Nance in "baby bull" backfield . . . good pass
catcher ...very hard to bring down ...former
undefeated heavyweight boxer as freshman at
Notre Dame ... gives Pats championship box­
er/ wrestler tandem at fullback .. . one of the
Pats top red-shirt draft choices to sign in '65
...inked Pats' pact despite enthusiastic bidding
of 49ers and Winnipeg Blue Bombers . . . high
school All-American, is native of Watertown,
Mass....broke most of the Northeastern rushing
records ... one of the leading runners in New
England College football history ... carried for
over 2000 yards ...was Northeastern's captain
... Bob's coach, Joe Zabilski called him "best
worker, best blocker, best runner and best leader
I ever coached." ...most prized honor was 1963
Swede Nelson Award for sportsmanship.

Gino Cappelletti FI-B 33 6' 190 Minnesota

Still the "Golden Boy" of the AFL ...made sev­
eral '66 teams ...won his fourth straight scoring
crown in '66 - it was his fifth in his and the
AFL's seven years ... best when the pressure is
on ...greatness of his toe unfairly shadows his
talent as one of the game's top receivers ...his
moves on pass patterns are a thing to behold ...

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 The Backs and Receivers

Babe Parilli Jim Nance Larry Garron

John Huarte Gino Cappelletti Art Graham

Joe Bellino Jim Whalan J. D. Garrett

Bob Cappa.dona Jim Colclough Tony Romeo

Tom Yewcic Ellis Johnson

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led Pats in reception yardage and TD passes last
season ... had his longest ever (63 yards from
Parilli) against Houston last year ... "Duke" is
a dapper dresser and does well in the worlds of
fishing, golfing and skiing ...won Metropolitan
Miami Fishing Derby this year as guest of Jets
owner Sonny Werblin ... five-time AFL All-Star
...an original Patriot ...served his first season
(1960) as a starting defensive back ...very few
pitch-catch teams have rapport of Parilli to Cap­
pelletti ...was a quarterback at Minnesota ...
signed as free-agent after he requested if he
could accompany two other big name stars from
Minnesota to Pats first tryout camp ...no one in
football can top him as an all-around player ...
AFL's best at place-kicking ... led current Pats
with 37 catches in '65 ...scoring champ of AFL
in '61, '63, '64, '65, and '66 ...holds AFL scoring
record of 155 points (1964) ...set club field goal
record with a 53-yarder against the New York
Jets in '65 ... also set one game record in '65
finale with 28 points ... has played in all l 00
Patriots' regular season games.

Gino Statistically:
Receiving No. Yds. Ave. TD Long
1960 ---- ---·-··-·· ------------- l 28 28.0 0 28
1961 -·--- -------------------- 45 768 17.l 8 53
1962 ---- -•------------------- 34 479 14.0 5 40
1963 ------------------------ 34 493 14.5 2 38
1964 ------------------------ 49 851 17.4 7 59
1965 ------------------------ 37 680 18.4 9 57
1966 ------ ---------·----------- 43 676 15.7 6 63
-- --
TOTALS ___________________ 243 3975 16.3 37
Scoring TD FG(of) PAT Points
1960 ------------------------- 0 8(16) 30 60
1961 ------------------------- 8 17(32) 48 147
1962 ------ ------------------ 5 20(37) 38 128
1963 -- -------- ------- --- 2 22(38) 35 113
1964 ----··-- --------------- -- 7 25(37) 36 155
1965 --· --- ------------------ 9 17(27) 27 132
1966 ------------ 6 16(32) 35 119

TOTALS ____________________ 37 125 249 854*

* Includes four two-point options (3 in '60; l in
'64).

Jim Colclough SpE 30 6' 185 Boston College

An all-time Patriot star . . . has provided Pats
fans through the years with some of their greatest
thrills . . . ranks behind only Alworth and Du­
benion in best all-time AFL average gain with
passes caught (17.6) ... ranks ninth in top ten
of all-time AFL pass receivers ...has caught 261
passes for 4602 yards in his seven years of AFL
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ploy ...was traded to Jets in 1965 for John Hu­
orte but Pots traded later to get him bock .. .
knows his way around ... hod 16 catches for
284 yards in '66 ...on original Po.triot ...spent
a year before AFL career as defensive bock in
Canada ...on extremely spirited competitor.

Jay Cunningham DB 24 5'10" 180 Bowling Green

Hod come fast in '66 to gain starting corner berth
on defense in mid-season but was injured (groin)
in first game as starter (Miami) and lost for the
season ...one of the quickest and fastest of the
Pots . . . very aggressive and toughest hitter,
pound for pound ... ploys the lost man on de­
fense against opponents' kickoff returns and
mode several distance-saving trip hammer
tackles ... omqng the top Boston rookies of '65
... thrilled fans with darting runbacks of kick­
offs and punts ...led Pots and finished ninth in
league in kickoff returns ...led Pots again in '66
...of Pots handling more than one punt, he hod
highest overage return in '65 ...con go all the
way ..."Joy the dort" set aII sorts of records at
Bowling Green where he excelled as a running
back ...was All-Conference for three years and
received All-American mention ... on exciting
performer, feels '67 hos to be his big year.

Bob Dee DE 33 6'4" 250 Holy Cross

"Bubbo" led Pots in key fumbles recovered in
'66 . . . showed his versatility lost season by
switching to linebacker in Pots' "prevent" de­
fense . . . ofter his adjustment to dual role of
DE/LB, team's record went from 1-2-1 to 7-2-1
. . . iron man of the Patriots-starting every
game for Pots since the AFL began ... on orig­
inal Patriot and starting his ninth year as a pro
...hos worn the some famous battered helmet
through all seven previous years with Pots ...
joined Boston's pros ofter a year of coaching at
Holy Cross . . . previously was a regular for
Washington Redskins . . . left the NFL despite
the persuasive efforts of Redskins' coaches ...
ployed in East-West Shrine Gome after starring
at Holy Cross ... hos been a standout regular
for Pots since their first campaign . . . was de­
fensive captain for two seasons ...hos some of
his best games against AFL's premier tackle,
Chargers' Ron Mix ...Son Diego coach Sid Gill­
man hos called Bob "best in the league" ...hos
helped others on Pots' defensive front with his
knowledge of the maneuvers that work . . .
scored first touchdown in AFL history when Pots
beat Bills in inaugural exhibition in '60 ...prob­
ably stresses finesse more than any other de-
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fensive end in league on the pass rush ..."he's
the unsung hero of our defense" say his team­
mates.

Larry Eisenhauer DE 27 6'5" 250 Boston College

"Ike" is the Patriots' wild man ...bulling, bash-
ing style on the pass rush . . . named AII-AFL
defensive end last year ...three time All-League
selection and four time Eastern All-Star . . .
"Eisenhauer is the best all around end I play
against", says Houston's Walt Suggs, "he really
comes at you like a wild man" . . . Buffalo's
Jack Kemp said after Pats' big late season win
over Bills, "Eisenhauer hit me harder than I've
ever been hit in my life" ...was handicapped
throughout ' 65 schedule with injured foot and
lost weight ...has impressed AFL coaches and
players as one of the very best ... has good
duels with Buffalo all-league tackle Stew Barber
...teams up with Bob Dee to give Boston a pair
of defensive ends called the Jesuit Express .. .
German and Irish ...when the defensive unit
is on the sidelines, you'll usually see him moving
around, urging his teammates on ... carrying
on tradition of the many B.C.linemen who made
it big with the pros.

J. D. Garrett End 25 5'11" 195 Grambling

Fastest of the Patriots ...will switch from run­
ning back to wide receiver in ' 67 to make use of
his great speed ...has been impressive at new
position in early training camp workouts . . .
injury in Pats' opening game last season put him
on the sidelines just as his impressive showings
had earned him starting berth ...hopes to re­
turn to first year form that featured explosive
breakaway runs and ranked him as one of that
year's top rookies . . . one of the outstanding
pros to come out of Grambling College . . .
champion in track and swimming ...nicknamed
"Red River" by Pats' Ed McKeever.
J. D. Statistically
Receiving No. Yds. Ave. TD Long
1964 ____________ 8 l Ol 12 .6 0 56
1965 ------------ 7 49 .o
7 2 15
196 6 ____________ l 7 7.0 0 7

TOTALS -------- 1 6 157 9.8 2

Rushing Att. Yds. Ave. TD long

1964 ------------ 56 26 0 4.6 2 58
1965 ------------ 42 147 3.5 0 26
196 6 ------------ 13 21 1.6 0 5

TOTALS ________ l l l 428 3.8 2

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Larry Garron HB 30 6' 195 Western Illinois
Exploded last season as a pass receiver ... had
3 0 catches for 416 yards and picked up 3 22
yards on the ground as Nance's running partner
... scored nine Patriot TDs ... on long bombs,
his included two carbon copy 53-yarders against
Chargers and a 61-yarder against Houston . . .
high-stepping way of moving out ...fought back
from slow pre-season start to have one of his
best years . . . cracked the all-time top ten of
AFL rushers and fourth among all-time AFL kick­
off returners . . . before Jim Nance, Larry had
been, since the team's inception, the prime, con­
sistent ground threat . . . when in the past the
running game was on the spot, there was Larry
to bring home the bacon ...also excited Fenway
crowds with his explosive kickoff returns ... set
Boston record when he went 85yards from scrim­
mage against Buffalo Bills in '61 ... an original
Patriot . . . was cut in 1960 but came back 20
pounds heavier in '61 to stick for good as a self-
made star . . . unsurpassed determination and
second effort ...three-time AFL All-Star ...can
play fullback or halfback ...was voted Boston's
most valuable player in '63 ...much like Houdini
at getting away from tacklers ..."one of the best
backs at catching passes I have ever played
with," were the words of Babe Perilli on this
smiling, unassuming halfback ace . . . broken
collarbone sidelined Larry for first part of '65...
played for Denver coach Lou Saban in college.

Larry Statistically:
Rushing Att. Yds. Ave. TD Long
1960 ---- -------------------- 8 27 3.4 0
1961 ----------. ---- . -------- 69 3 89 5.6 2 85
1962 65
---- ---- -------- -------- 3 92 6.0 2 41
1963 ---- --------------- ---- 179 750 4.1 2 47
1964 ________________________ l 82 585 3.2 2 20
1965 ---- ------------------- 75 259 3.5 l 59
1966 _______________ ______ l 0l 3 22 3.2 4 54
-- --
TOTALS -- ---------- ---- 679 2724 4.0 13

Receiving No. Yds. Ave. TD Long

1960 --- ---- ----- ------- ----- l 8 8.0 0 8
1961 --------------- 24 3 41 14.2 3 51
1962 -- -------------------- 18 23 6 13.l 3 63
1963 ---- ------------ 26 418 16.0 2 92
1964 ------------ ---- 40 3 65 9.1 7 52
1965 ----------------- 15 222 14.8 l 52
1966 ------------------------ 3 0 416 13.8 5 61

TOTALS ____________________ 154 2006 l 3.0 21

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Art Graham End 26 6'1" 205 Boston College
They always said with an injury-free season he
could make his mark ...was healthy in '66 ...
set two new team records with 51 receptions for
the season and eleven catches in one game ...
two touchdowns in Kansas City last season were
his first two since a pair in the same park in 1964
...voted AFL Player of the Week for last season's
second K.C. game . . . Coach Holovak says of
him, "a tremendously underrated player . . .
I've never seen a more complete one" . . . the
passing attack's main deep threat ...considered
the squad's best all-around athlete ...outstand-
ing on kick coverage units . . . has made
several game-saving tackles ... was All-Amer­
ican at Boston College and Patriots' number one
draft choice in 1963 ... followed up by being
named team's Rookie-of-the-Year ...one of the
fastest men on the team . . . has caught from
behind speed boys like Lance Alworth and
Claude Gibson . . . his 26 yards gained with
each pass caught in 1963 is a team record ...
usually takes more than one to bring Artie down
once he gets the ball.
Art Graham Statistically
Receiving No. Yds. Ave. TD Long
1963 21 55 0 26.l 5 77
1964 45 720 16.0 6 80
1965 25 316 12.6 0 33
1966 51 673 13.2 4 38

TOTAL S ______ l 42 2259 15.9 15

White Graves DB 24 6' 195 L. S. U.

A promising player with top potential ... a
strong safety faced with top competition and
good veterd'ns at that position . . . is pushing
harder than ever in this pre-season camp . . .
good tackler ...follows the ball well ...has the
size ...one of Pats' top rookies of '65 ...coaches
think he has a bright pro future ...does excel­
lent job on "suicide squad" that covers kicks ...
another of those bright propsects of Pats scout
Ed McKeever . . . was acclaimed outstanding
scholar athlete at l.S.U....captained L.S.U. Chi-
nese Bandits defense ...sparked them with key
interception in Sugar Bowl game against Jim
Nance and Syracuse ...tied Southeastern Con­
ference record in Kentucky game by intercepting
Rick Norton's pass and going l 00yards for a TD
...this is the year for Whitey to prove himself.

Ron Hall DB 28 6' 190 Missouri Valley

This hard hitting seven year veteran is known
for his leadership on defense . . . one of the

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league's most aggressive free safeties . . .
ranked sixth in AFL last year with six intercep­
tions ...one against Denver set a record of 87
yards - the longest in '66 AFL action ...has
especially fine duels with Chiefs' Otis Taylor ...
rents his Missouri home in off-season to another
Chief, end Chris Burford ... led AFL last year
with 26. 5 yard average per interception . . .
was chief executioner of Boston's safety blitz ...
joined Pats in '61 but was cut by former Coach
Lou Saban ...was first to be called back when
Coach Holovak took over ...grabbed 11 inter­
ceptions in '64 and made Eastern All-Stars ...
can run well once he gets the ball ...a solid
veteran performer.

Interception Record
No. Yds. TD Long
1961 --------------- 2 12 0 12
1962 -------------------------- 3 94 l 47
1963 -------------------------- 3 21 0 14
1964 __________________________ l l 148 0 60
1965 ------------- 4 35 0 29
1966 -------------------------- 6 159 0 87

TOTALS ______________________29 469

Tom Hennessey DB 26 6' 180 Holy Cross

Ranked high in league standings last season with
six interceptions . . . had two against Namath
in first New York game of last season for sixty
yards of return ...broke up pass on last play
of game to save Pats' win over Houston . . .
shackled Dubenion and had key end zone inter­
ception in crucial second Bills game of '66 ...
"he's gutsy, that's why he's good," said Coach
Holovak last year of Tom . . . in first college
varsity game, played at Harvard Stadium, he
took opening kickoff 85 yards for a score ...
former sprint champion in high school and col­
lege ...known then as the Brookline Blur ...
was discovered by Pats as an outstanding de­
fensive bock in New England minor league foot­
ball ...in '65 was top contender for AFL Rookie­
of-the-Year honors before being injured . . .
spent a year as teacher and physical education
instructor at the Jesuit College in Baghdad ...
was assistant to Dean of Men at Holy Cross ...
outstanding speed ...fastest of defensive backs
in back-pedaling race during '66 pre-season .
was married the day after final game of '66.

Interception Record
No. Yds. TD Long
1965 ---- _ _ --------------- ---- 2 14 0 14
1966 _ -- _ -- --- ---------------- 6 99 0 33

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John Huarte QB 23 6' 190 Notre Dame
Starting his third pro season ...showed excep­
tional ability as a scrambler in '66 ...still learn­
ing behind the Babe . . . All eyes are on this
former Notre Dame All-America quarterback ...
one of the most-honored players of the '64
college season ... Heisman Trophy winner ...
U.P.1. " Player of the Year" and "Back of the
Year" ...A.P."Back of the Year" ...A.P.and
U.P.1.All-American quarterback ... Most Valu-
able Player in North-South Shrine Game . . .
came from the New York Jets in 1965 trade for
receiver Jimmy Colclough and number four draft
choice . . . gave a memorable performance
against NFL Champion Cleveland Browns in '64
College All Star Game . . . completed nine
straight passes in engineering stunning come­
back . . . won MV P for that game too . . .
$200,000 bonus ace broke eight Notre Dame
records in '64 ... led Irish to 9-1 season . . .
works i n stock brokerage field during off-sea­
son ...comes from Anaheim, California.

Jim Lee Hunt DT 29 5'11" 250 Prairie View

"Earthquake" is team's fastest lineman and fast­
est defensive tackle in the AFL ...Pats' most
pleasant surprise of 1966 as he had his finest
season ever ...had shown spurts of brilllance
in prior years but not always great consistency
...won game ball for great play in first Houston
game of '66 ...named to Eastern All-Star team
. . . said San Diego Chargers guard Walt
Sweeney, "he's so fast you never have a chance
to get set" ...rivals Don Oakes with his quiet
manner ...has been up front for the Pats since
their first season . . . has speed for defensive
end, size for defensive tackle and has played
both ... Earthquake and Houston Antwine are
known as the "Gold Dust Twins" ...highlights
of this tackle's pro career were the night in 1963
he picked off a Houston pass and ran away from
backs Billy Cannon and Charley Tolar for a
memorable 79 yard touchdown sprint and the
Sunday afternoon last December when he threw
Buffalo's Jack Kemp for a loss and stole the ball
at the same time ... one of the game's most
underrated linemen.

Ellis Johnson FB 23 6'2" 195 S.E.Louisiana

Rivals Garrett as fastest of the Pats . . . great
speed and added weight ...impressive running
in pre-season '67 ...injured most of last season
and missed the action ...his arrival would be
big contribution to team's running depth .

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 Could also be used as a receiver or defensive
back ...his college coach called Ellis the finest
runner he has ever coached in his 13 years at
Southeast Louisiana ... had a 6. 6 rushing av­
erage as senior in tough Gulf Coast Conference
...this is Ellis' big shot.

Bill Laird QB 22 6' 185 Louisiana Tech

Has come back for his second try with the Pats
... showed e:itteptional promise last year as a
rookie ... was released in pre-season but went
on to star as quarterback for Lowell Giants of
Atlantic Coast League ...excels as a scrambler
and can roll out well . . . broke all of former
Denver Broncos' quarterback Mickey Slaughter's
passing records at Louisiana Tech ...teammate
in college of Pats lineman Jim Boudreaux . . .
had 59 completions for 1,520 yards and 10
touchdowns at Lowell to lead them to Northern
Division title . . . Coach Holovak on Laird's
competition with John Huarte, "he had good
raw potential last year but John was a year
ahead in pro experience ...I'm not writing Laird
off because he wants to make the grade badly"
...was fifteenth round draft choice in '66.

Charlie Long G 28 6'4" 250 Chattanooga

Especially effective in close to pay dirt ... had
slow start in '66 pre-season as guard competition
was toughest ever ... made amazing recovery
after regular season started to go on to perhaps
his best year ever ... Coach Holovak said after
Charlie's fast charge, "I think he's playing good
football now ...we've got him going and he'll
be all-league again if he keeps playing this
way." ... Choo Choo Charlie is the big train of
the AFL . . . this fast-moving blocking express
has bowled over the best of them ...K.C. Chief's
mountain tackle, Buck Buchanan calls him "hard­
est hitter" ...has earthshaking battles with Buf­
falo's Tom Sestak ...was MVP and small college
All-American at Chattanooga ... set durability
record for playing most games without a miss
... this ironman performance included 4 years
of college ball and over 4 years more of pro ball
...won 1776 Club's Unsung Hero Award in '64
...spirit of '76 shows up big in Charlie ...this
highly charged leader was named offensive cap­
tain by his teammates ...veteran observers say
he could start for any pro team ... joins select
group with Packers' Forrest Gregg and Colts' Jim
Parker as rare breed of linemen who made all-
league as both guard and tackle ...good down-
field speed in leading plays ... rugged knock-
'em-over style.

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John Mangum 23 6'1" 270 Southern Miss.
Saw considerable action as rookie last season
and did not get pushed around ... Coaches feel
he is a good prospect ... has good speed for a
big man ...two years ago was called "the best
tackle in the entire South" by Pats Chief Scout Ed
McKeever ...So.Miss. Coach Pie Vann, veteran
of 17 seasons, called Mangum "not only one of
the best tackles we ever had, but a real leader
on and off the field" ...was Boston's fourth selec-
tion in '65 draft . . . many now calling the big
rusher "Jumbo John."

Jon Morris C 24 6'4" 255 Holy Cross

AFL's All-Pro center in lc;ist season's AP poll ...
one of the game's biggest at his position ...this
past January became first AFL lineman ever hon­
ored by Washington Touchdown Club - named
as D.C. area's top athlete ... a product of na­
tion's Catholic Youth Organization, he also re­
cently won that group's award as top athlete ...
his line coach, for Baltimore Colt All-Pro Art Spin­
ney, says of Jon, "he has great knowledge and
savvy ...a fundamentally sound football player
...and the best in the business" ...one of the
top gridders in Holy Cross history ...captained
Crusaders in 1963 . . . played sixty minutes in
every ball game as linebacker and center . . .
could have been outstanding pro linebacker had
not his ability as offensive center been so excep-
tional ... was a #2 draft choice of Green Bay
Packers ...captained All-Star Senior Bowl team
in '64 ... also drew special praise from Coach
Otto Graham for his outstanding performance in
Chicago's College All-Star Game ...Jon's father
is with New York Times office in Washington, D.C.
...batting .1000, the ex- Crusader was AFL East's
All-Star center for third year in a row ...in poll
of AFL players during his rookie season, Jon
missed by one vote being named top center in
entire league ...a year ago one national sports
publication named him top pivotman in either
pro league ...very able at handling two rushers
at once ...his speedy snaps shaved crucial tenths
of a second off Cappelletti field goal attempts ...
should end up as one of the best of all time ...
anxiously awaiting head-to-head competition
with the NFL.

Jim Nance FB 24 6'1" 235 Syracuse

"The Player Of The Year" and "Most Valuable
Player" in the AFL last year ... he made it in
all the major polls ... the most powerful force
to ever hit the league is "Big Bo" . . . Among
those saluting the Pats' great fullback as "the
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very best" were AP, UPI, Sporting. News, New
York Football Writers, Long Island Athletic Club,
his own teammates, the Pats' Boosters Club, the
players of the AFL and the Washington Touch­
down Club (first AFL player ever so honored)
...Missed '67 All-Star Game to serve six months
military duty ...nine year NFL veteran lineman
Ed Khayat, who was with the Pats last year
before retiring, calls Jim "the best fullback in
the world" ...Coach Holovak says, "there's no
telling how good he can be ...he could be the
greatest ... he's as strong a man as I've ever
seen and he's fast" . . . caught four passes in
Pats' 1966 opening game ...not just a five yard
a carry blaster, Big Bo had 54, 57 and 65 yard
runs ...won't eat from 16 hours before a game
. .. wants to hear his stomach growling and
feel mean ... gained over 100 yards in eight
different games last season ...also an outstand­
ing and punishing blocker and a good pass
receiver ... hopes to improve his outside run-
ning . . . after a slow start, "Big Bo" had an
impressive finish as rookie fullback in '65 .. .
was high draft choice of Chicago Bears . . .
Syracuse coaches rated Jim with Jimmy Brown
and Ernie Davis ...tied Boston record by scoring
five times on the ground in rookie season and
set new one with eleven ground scores in '66
...gives Babe a whole new lease on life ...was
NCAA Heavyweight Wrestling Champ in '63
and '65 ... Eastern title winner three years in
a row ...won 91 out of 92 matches ... was
Athlete-of-the-Year at Syracuse as a Senior ...
owns a thriving lounge in Boston ... sincerely
modest and unassuming in the face of great
achievements and fame of '66 ...Jim just wants
"to get better and better each year" ...comes
from Indiana, Pa.

NANCE AT A GLANCE
Running
1966 Carries Yards TD Total
9-10 at San Diego 12 68 68
9-18 at Denver 23 126 1 194
9-25 Kansas City 22 96 96 290
10- 2 New York 19 67 357
10- 8 Buffalo 23 88 1 445
10-23 San Diego 25 108 1 553
10-30 Oakland 38 208 2 761
11- 6 Denver 11 20 781
11-13 Houston 22 104 885
11-20 at Kansas City 22 107 992
11-27 at Miami 23 113 1 1,125
12- 4 Buffalo 24 109 1 1,234
12-11 al Houston 17 146 1 1,380
12-17 at New York 18 78 1 1,458

299 1,458 11 4.9 avg.

Lang Runs: 19 yards *(10-8 vs. Buffalo); 54 yards (10-30 vs.
Oakland); 27 yards *(11-27 vs. Miami); 65 yards (12-4 vs.
Buffalo); 57 yards *(12-11 vs. Houston)-*for Touchdowns).

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Tom Neville T 23 6'4" 255 Miss. State
As a rookie in 1965, Tom moved in as a regular
at mid-season and made major contribution to
Pats' fast finish and radical improvement of
freshman Nance ... this fast exposure brought
about quick development to all-league potential
last season ...named to '66 Eastern All-Stars ...
was a high draft choice of Pittsburgh Steelers ...
the tackle half of the rugged Miss.State blocking
duo of Canale and Neville now operating on
Pats' front wall ...has leadership qualities that
made him co-captain at Miss.State ...outstand­
ing pass blocker ...coaches feel he has long and
successful pro career ahead ...known as a very
heady performer ... impressive showing in '67
pre-season camp ...was a key to final cohesion
of Pats' protection of Babe Perilli ...this likeable
Southerner rooms with former college linemate
Justin Canale during the season.

Don Oakes T 28 6'4" 255 Virginia Tech

The "Roanoke Oak" is known as "Tree" by his
teammates ...he is the Pats' quiet man ...for­
mer winner of the Pats Unsung Player Award ...
showed what he had planned for last season by
being named top offensive lineman in team's '66
opener at Son Diego . . . Coach Holovak said
then of Don, "he's the quietest guy on the club
...but certainly one of the best all-around play­
ers ...I'd like to have eleven more like him" ...
exactingly consistent rather than spectacular in
his blocking . . . came to Boston highly recom­
mended by Pats' coach and former NFL All-Pro
Jesse Richardson . . . has been a regular all of
his four years with the Pats and is getting better
with each year ... sticks his head in there with
all comers . . . gets down field well on second
blocks for Nance.

Babe Parilli QB 37 6' 190 Kentucky

"Comeback of the Year" award winner in 1966
. . . finished last season as one of the hottest
quarterbacks in pro football ...one of the young­
est quarterbacks in the game in attitude and
ability to play ...led East to its first AFL All-Star
win last January and was voted MVP ... More
than did his usual good job in last year's final
game but found it wasn't enough ...led Pats to
'66 points in final two games of the season .. .
saw his interception total drop considerably .. .
had his second highest number of completions
and second most yardage gained in '66 ...
pitched for 20 TDs ... like a coach on the field
...among the select top echelon of pro football's
quarterbacks and field generals . . . an excep-

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tional leader and surpassed by none in his knowl­
edge of the position ...three years ago Chargers
offered John Had I and Paul Lowe for him ...had
his best season of his distinguished career in '64
and was unanimous choice for All-League quar­
terback ...threw for 31 touchdowns and 3,441
yards, third highest yardage total in all profes­
sional football history . . . that same year was
voted into Helms Football Hall of Fame ... has
no superior as a ball-handling quarterback . . .
was everybody's All-American for two years at
Kentucky ...led the Wildcats to the Orange, Cot­
ton and Sugar Bowls ... "Sweet Kentucky Babe "
also led Pats to Eastern Division title in '63 . . .
one o f the Pats best golfers ...led all AFLers in
Buffalo's '66 pro football celebrity golf tourna­
ment ...it is still said "As Babe goes, so go the
Patriots." ...Babe says of the upcoming season,
"all we want is that title."

Babe Statistically:
PASSING
Year Team All. Comp. Pct. Yds. TD Int.
1952 Green Bay 177 77 43.5 1416 13 17
1953 Green Bay 166 74 44.6 830 4 19
1954 In Service-Did Not Play
1955 In Service-Did Not Play
1956 Cleveland 49 24 49.0 409 3 7
1957 Green Bay 102 39 38.2 669 4 12
1958 Green Bay 157 68 43.3 1068 10 13
1959 Canadian League -
1960 Oakland 187 87 46.5 1003 5 11
1961 Boston 198 104 52.5 1314 13 9
1962 Boston 253 140 55.3 1988 18 8
1963 Boston 337 153 45.4 2335 13 24
1964 Boston 472 228 48.3 3441 31 29
1965 Boston 426 173 40.6 2597 18 26
1966 Boston 382 182 2721
----- 20 18
47.6

TOTALS 2906 1349 46.4 19791 152 173

Vic Purvis DB 22 5'11" 190 Southern Miss.

Played many roles as a rookie last season ...
handled both punts and kickoffs ...worked as
a receiver and defensive back ... led punt re-
turners with thirteen yard average ...member
of highly regarded Pats' trio from Southern
Miss....signed as a free agent ...good two­
way gridder, having played both quarterback
and defensive back ...won All-America honor-
able mention in '65 . . . broke several school
records in rushing and passing while piloting his
team ...gained 3222 yards in his college career
and picked up 663 yards in rushing alone last
season . . . also an academic standout, making
President's and Dean's lists all four years . . .
named 1965-66 Mr. University of Southern Miss.
and voted into University's Hall of Fame . . .
exceptional speed and good head for the game.

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Tony Romeo TE 29 6'2" 230 Florida State
One of the finest blocking tight ends in the AFL
...named last year as Tampa, Florida's top pro
athlete ...over his years with the Pats, he has
been one of the team's best receivers in the clutch,
especially on third down ...many catches of the
spectacular variety ...an outstanding individual
who always puts principle on top, Tony helped
his competition, Jim Whalen, to improve his
blocking ...part Italian and part Cherokee and
manifests his dual ancestry by his aggressive
play ...this seven-year pro is among the most
underrated AFLers ...an ordained Baptist min­
ister . . . was acquired from Dallas Texans in
1962 trade ... travels with his wife in the off­
season speaking to church groups and furthering
his Christian Betterment activities ...faces tough­
est tight end competition in Pats' history.

Doug Satcher LB 23 6' 220 Southern Miss.

"Satch" has been moved from left to right side
linebacker to fill in for the loss of Lonnie Farmer
...as a rookie in '66, saw quite a bit of action
in Pats' late season drive ...served six months
army duty in off-season ... only veteran line-
backer returning with Buoniconti and Addison
...was top linebacker on Mississippi Southern's
potent defensive team of 1965 ...also outstand­
ing baseball prospect as a catcher ...was sought
by Red Sox ...eighth selection in '66 rookie draft
... played guard and center on offense in col­
lege . . . "Satch is one of the best linebackers
in the Southeast," was flat recommendation of
Coach Pie Vann of Southern Miss.... depend­
able hard-nosed worker and the type of hungry
hitter that makes it big ...has a genuine taste
for action and classed as "real tough kid" by
Patriots' coaches.

Chuck Shonta DB 29 6' 200 Eastern Michigan

Last season was his first at strong safety and he
was selected to the Eastern All-Star team for his
play ... it appears "Kemo" has found his best
position ... saved '66 Oakland game with last
second interception and caught the AFL's top
rookie, Bobby Burnett, from behind on touch­
down-saving tackle last year's second Buffalo
game ... Coach Holovak on Chuck, "he's been
doing a great job for us ...I think safety agrees
with him more than cornerback did" . . . good
size for a deep back . . . one of team's surest
tacklers ...an original Patriot, started at corner­
back in 1960 ...has coached at Eastern Michigan
and has improved with each season ...can play
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any position in defensive backfield and is really
coming into his own.
Interception Record
No. Yds. TD Long
1960 __ _________ _ __ _ _ _______ 2 l Ol 0 0
1961 _________ .... _______ ________ __ l 12 0 12
1962 ----·--- --- ------------------- 0 0 0 0
l 963 _____ ___ _______ __ ________ ____ 3 15 0 12
1964 ____ ___ _____ _ __ __ ___________ l 21 0 11
1965 ---- ----- ·- ----- ---------- 2 46 0 27
1966 -------------------------------- l 9 0 9

10 204 0

Karl Singer T 23 6'3" 250 Purdue

Considered by many the Pats' top rookie of last
season .. . the only drop-off between starting
tackles and Karl is experience ...Boston coaches
feel the second year lineman "has made excel­
lent progress ...will be hard to keep him out of
starting lineup" . . . played more than half of
rugged 27-27 tie with Chiefs . . . could be a
starter on some teams right now ...was number
one choice in 1965 rookie draft ...Also drafted
high by Cleveland Browns . . . generally con-
sidered for his last two years to be the best block­
ing lineman in the Big Ten . . . especially pro­
ficient in pass blocking ...had outstanding per­
formances in Mobile's Senior Bowl Game and
Coaches All-America Game in Atlanta ...made
most All-America Teams as a senior ... played
against present teammate Dick Arrington in hotly
battled Purdue-Notre Dame games . . . can go
as either tackle or guard ...rooms with corner-
back Jay Cunningham ...former college team-
mate of John Charles.

Charlie Smith TE 23 6'1" 205 Boston College

Back for second try with the Pats ...made excel­
lent progress in '66 pre-season camp but two
weeks armed forces duty in midst of training
stalled his chances ... worked in insurance be­
tween seasons ...will try out in tough tight end
competition ...can also play split end and flank­
er ...was Boston College caf)tain in '65 and led
all B.C. receivers with 18 catches for 316 yards
and one touchdown ... the promise he showed
early last season earned him a big invitation
back this year ...is catching a bundle of passes
in training camp.

Len St.Jean G 25 6'1" 245 Northern Michigan

Lennie was probably the biggest single surprise
in Pats' newly solid front wall ... his rapid de-

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velopment and steady performances at guard
surpassed any expectations . . . formerly a de­
fensive lineman, he made '66 East All-Star team
in his first full year on offense ...also won game
ball for his bullish play in late season Houston
game ..."St.Jean was great," said Jim Nance
on Len's play of last season ...especially strong
pulling out to lead plays ...selected by boosters
club the team's unsung star of '66 ... feats of
strength on and off the gridiron have earned
Lennie the title of "Boston Strong Boy" ...a very
dedicated, hard-nosed pro . . . especially valu­
able to the Pats because of his versatile talents
... has played offensive guard linebacker, de­
fensive end and tackle and has been one of the
best on the kickoff and punt coverage teams ...
was also drafted by Green Bay Packers ... NAIA
All-America in '63 ... Len has kept in shape in
previous off-seasons as a lumberjack ... one of
team's most powerful players.

Don Webb DB 27 5'10" 195 Iowa State

Coach Holovak awarded Don the game ball for
his great effort in final win over Buffalo in '66
... "he's capable of doing a great job for us
back there," says the Coach . .. fastest of the
defensive backs and strong on experience . . .
will definitely be a key man for Pats' chances
this year . . . "Spider" has been with the Pats
since '61 ... was speedy pass receiver for Iowa
State Cyclones before becoming a pro . . . had
strong backing as AFl Rookie-of-the-Year in his
first pro season . . . because of his speed, was
used as flanker back in '62 ...missed '63 sea­
son with knee injury ...a first-class ballhawk.

Interception Record
No. Yds. TD Long
1961 -------------------------------- 5 153 2 17
1962 -------------------------------- 0 0 0 0
1963 Did Not Play
1964 -------------------------------- 4 49 0 25
1965 -------------------------------- 2 45 0 45
l 966 __ ----------------------------- l 0 0 0

TOTALS ____________________________ l 2 247 2

Jim Whalen TE 23 6'2" 210 Boston College

Great potential at tight end ...a lot more should
be heard of Jim in '67 ... just now coming into
his own ...exceptional speed and moves for his
position . . . caught his first touchdown passes
(two of them) in Anaheim exhibition win over
Oakland in '66 ...caught his first regular season
pro touchdown in first Houston game of '66 at

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Fenway ... Jim is facing the toughest competi­
tion yet in Pats' tight end battle ...Pro scouts of
both leagues were high on Jim after his pass
catching career at B.C....he made All-East two
years in a row and played in post season All-Star
game ... had some solid moments as a rookie
but really moved as a second-year man ...Jim
is always working to perfect his blocking with
help from Tony Romeo ...he and Tony give Bos­
ton a tight end duo that's hard to beat.
Jim Statistically:
No. Yds. TD Long
1965 ------------------------ 22 281 0 67
1966 ------------------------ 29 502 4 42

Tom Yewcic K 33 6' 185 Michigan State

The Pats punter, a seven year veteran, is more
than just a handy man to have around ...can
play quarterback, is an elusive runner, has been
a receiver and punts ...last year, after recover­
ing from early season back injury, came back
to fight off challenge of AFL co-record holder
Jim Fraser to regain Pats punting duties . . .
"Comrade" joined team in '61 after four years
with Detroit Tigers baseball organization ...he
sacrifices some distance on his kicks for tremend­
ous height that virtually eliminates runbacks ...
had his best punting season in 1965 ...set Bos­
ton record with a 70-yard boomer against the
Jets ...also contributed several key coffin corner
kicks . . . holds league record for most yards
kicked in one game ...was formerly understudy
to Babe Parilli . . . displayed spectacular poise
in 1962 filling in when Babe was injured in the
crucial Houston game ...sparked Pats to three
straight victories ...was quarterback on Michi­
gan State's 1954 Rose Bowl team.

Patriots' 1967 Draft Choices

1. John Charles, Purdue-(DB)*
2. (To Kansas City)
3. (To New York)
4. Ed Philpott, Miami-(DE-LB)*
5. Melvin Witt, Arlington St. (Texas)-(DT-DE)*
6. Ron Medlen, Southern Methodist-(DE)*
7. Bobby Leo, Harvard-(HB)*
8. Tommy Fussell, Louisiana State-(DE)*
9. Charley Thornhill, Michigan State-(LB-DB)*
10. John Runnells, Penn. State-(LB)
11. Leroy Mitchell, Texas Southern-(FLB-DB)*
12. Dave Davis, Harvard-(DE)*
13. Ray Ilg, Colgate-(LB)*
14. Bobby Beaird, Auburn-(DB)*
15. Tom Folliard, Miss. State-(LB)*
16. Dick Nocera, So. Conn.-{HB)
17. Bob Nichols, Boston University-(TE)*
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 1967 Patriots' New Faces
Bobby Beaird DB 22 6' 190 Auburn
One of the South's top pass defenders the last
two years . . . was second team All-Southeast
Conference as a junior and Academic All-Ameri­
can as a senior ...honored as top scholar athlete
at the University last season . . . good open
field tackler ...started at Auburn as an offen-
sive tailback ...only rookie safety battling the
veterans in pre-season camp . . . comes fr.om
Auburn, Alabama . . . was twelfth '67 draft
choice.

John Charles DB 22 6'1" 195 Purdue

First man in pro football history ever drafted on
first round as defensive backfield specialist ...
in magazine poll of pro scouts last year, was
named "top collegiate defensive back prospect
in the nation" ...despite playing only half the
season as a senior, was named Sporting News
and Time All-American . . . in rare award for
defensive performer, was voted most valuable
player in '67 Rose Bowl ... second top round
draft choice from Purdue for Pats in two years
...handles punt and kickoff returns ...had one
kickoff return of 84 yards against SMU ...played
in Senior Bowl, Coaches' All-America Game and
College All-Star Game ... Coach Holovak feels
he could be a starter right away at cornerback
or safety ...from Linden, New Jersey.

Tom Fussell DE 21 6'3" 250 Louisiana State

Rated by his coaches as the best senior interior
on the LSU team last year ...especially effective
on the pass rush . . . blocked two punts for
touchdowns in college and blocked a punt in his
first pre-season game for the Pats ...three year
starter for the Bengal Tigers ... was first LSU
star ever to play in East-West Shrine Game ...
also played in l 967's Senior Bowl and Coaches'
All-America Game ...drew special praise from
Alabama Coach Bear Bryant for his play against
the Crimson Tide in '66 ... comes from Baton
Rouge, Louisiana.

Ray Ilg LB 21 6'1" 220 Colgate

Top linebacker in East last year ...along with
Syracuse All-American Floyd Little was the only
pro rookie to make All-East as both junior and
senior ...captained Red Raiders and was lead-
ing defensive player in the 8-1-1 season ... a
former All-Scholastic fullback from Wellesley ...

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known for his pursuit and solid tackling ...also
one of the top pass interceptors at Colgate ...
punted over 40 yards a kick in first half of '66
season ... also led Colgate baseball team as a
catcher ... is playing all three linebacker posi-
tions well in training camp .. . was eleventh
draft choice.

Jim Louder LB-DB 22 5'11" 205 Xavier (Ohio)

Signed as a free agent ...drawing unexpected
attention at Andover for extreme toughness ...
pound for pound is the scrappiest ...has also
been used in early pre-season tests as offensive
center ...led Xavier in tackles as a senior ...
main job at outside linebacker but has range to
be safety on pass defense ...one of the bigger
surprises so far in '67 ...comes from Cincinnati,
Ohio.

Ron Medlen DE 22 6'4" 245 Southern Methodist

Pats' fourth draft choice ...a leading performer
in SMU defense that spearheaded Mustangs to
Southwest Conference title and Cotton Bowl
berth ...former Texas All-State basketball star
...All-Southwest Conference selection in '66 ...
had 58 unassisted tackles as a junior and aver­
aged eleven tackles a game as a senior ...was
first defensive tackle in SMU's four years of
grading to win weekly stallion award ... won
it four times ... hopes pre-season injury won 't
hurt his chances of joining Pats' rushline.

Leroy Mitchell DB 22 6'2" 185 Texas Southern

Looks like a real find for the Pats ...has been
outstanding on pass defense in game action and
training drills ... the biggest single surprise of
the camp ...will fill cornerback needs well ...
good height at 6'2" ...great speed ...has been
timed at 9.8 for the l 00 yards and is the fastest
rookie ...was a regular for Texas Southern all
four y�ars . . . had also been considered for
offensive end before shining on defense . . .
Pats' ninth draft choice.

Bob Nichols TE 23 6'2" 220 Boston University

Pride of South Boston ...was B.U.'s captain last
season ...was also the Terriers' leading receiver
in both 1965 and '66 . . . was All-District and
All-Boston Conference in high school football ...
also worked as a longshoreman ... as B.U.'s top
receiver, he had 49 catches for 823 yards and
six touchdowns ... was called "most improved
player" as pre-season camp progressed . . . is

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involved in Patriots' toughest tight end battle
ever ...good speed and blocking ability.

Ed Philpott LB-DE 21 6'3" 240 Miami (Ohio)

Pats second draft choice . . . solid all-around
athlete and a class prospect ... picked in both
junior and senior years as ALL- MAC defensive
tackle ...thought by many to be best pro line­
man prospect in conference last season ... has
looked good in camp . . . has been converted
from defensive e1;1d to linebacker as backup man
to Tom Addison ... may play at both positions
. . . played in post-season North-South and
Coaches All-America games ...speed is his big
advantage in move to linebacker ...intelligent
... seems like a sure bet as a pro ... comes
from Oxford, Ohio.

Terry Swanson K 25 6' 205 U.Mass.

This former University of Massachusetts punter
was signed as a free agent after Pats held special
punting tryouts this past off season ... he had
48.8 average in those trials ...also won contest
for New England punters held by Dallas Cow­
boys this year in Springfield ... in addition to
punting, was defensive back and receiver for
Redmen of LI.Mass . . . played last year for
Nashua Colts (now New Hampshire Colts) of
North American League . . . giving incumbent
Tom Yewcic a stiff battle for Pats '67 punting
chores . . . has also played some defense in
pre-season action.

Charlie Thornhill LB 22 5'10" 205 Michigan State

"Big Dog" led the powerful Michigan State team
in tackles two years in a row ('65-'66) . . . as
a senior, was All-Big Ten linebacker . . . UPI
second team All-American linebacker ...selected
to Notre Dame's all-opponent team ... MVP in
Spartans' spring practice ...college lineman of
the week in October for his play against Illinois
...his college coaches called him the strongest
man on the team ... Notre Dame's coach, Ara
Parseghian, says Big Dog will be "another Nick
Buoniconti ...I've watched him twice and he's
really something" . . . co-captained the North
squad in North-South all-star game of '66 ...is
one of the fastest of this year's rookies ...will
also get some play at safety in defensive back­
field ... from Roanoke, Virginia where he got
his nickname and starred as a high school full­
back ...loves contact ...on injured waivers un­
til return in '6 8.
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Ed Toner DT 23 6'2" 250 Massachusetts
Outstanding rookie tackle prospect . . . Pats'
number three future draft choice in 1965 . . .
also drafted high by the Baltimore Colts ...two
time All-Yankee Conference tackle ...team Co­
Captain ... as a junior, was All-New England
second team and All-East honorable mention ...
was injured a good part of his senior year but
still made All-Conference ...impressed veterans
with his solid attitude and toughness ... played
both offense and defense in college ...honored
by U Moss's Boston Alumni Club as team's most
deserving lineman . . . outstanding speed for
his size ...from Lynn, Mass.

Mel Witt DT 21 6'3" 260 Arlington St. (Texas)

Was his team's fastest lineman and top scholar
... All-Southland Conference in '66 ... former
Coach Burly Bearden calls him "can't miss" pro
prospect . . . known to State teammates as
"Marvelous Mel" ...is a quick thinker in action
and this makes good combination with his size
...has been clocked at 11.3 for the 100 yards
...was the first Negro athlete ever to enroll at
Arlington State (196 3) . . . honorable mention
on All-Texas All-Star team ... Pats' third draft
choice ...hails from Ft.Worth, Texas.

BOSTON PATRIOTS ALL STAR SELECTIONS

1960-Tom Addison (LB), Ross O'Hanley (DB), Bob Dee

(DE), Charlie Leo (G).

1961-Tom Addison (LB), *Fred Bruney (DB), Gino Cap­

pelletti (E), Bob Dee (DE), Larry Garron (FB), Charlie Leo
(G).

1962-*Tom Addison (LB), Fred Bruney (DB), Larry Eisen­

hauer (DE), Dick Felt (DB), Dick Klein (OT), Charlie Long (G).

1963-*Tom Addison (LB), Houston Antwine (OT), Nick

Buoniconti (LB), Bob Dee (DE), Larry Eisenhauer (DE), Gino
Cappelletti (E), Larry Garron (FB), Ron Hall (DB), Charlie
Long (G), Billy Neighbors (G), Babe Parilli (QB).

1964-Gino Cappelletti (E), Babe Parilli (QB), Nick Buoni­

conti (LB), Larry Eisenhauer (DE), Larry Garron (FB), Tom
Addison (LB), Bob Dee (DE), Houston Antwine (OT), Jon
Morris (C).

1965-Houston Antwine (OT), Nick Buonicor, ti (LB), Bob

Dee (DE), Jon Morris (C), Gino Cappelletti (E).

1966-Houston Antwine (OT), Nick Buoniconti (LB), Gico

Cappelletti (E), Larry Eisenhauer (DE), Jim H�nt (OT), Jon
Morris (C), Tom Neville (T), Jim Nance (FB), Babe Parilli
(QB), Len St. Jean (G), Chuck Shonta (DB).
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 RECORDS AND STATISTICS
1960
EASTERN DIVISION
Team w L T Pts. Opp. Pct.
Houston ·••--·-··-·············-··10 4 0 379 285 .714
New York ---------------------- 7 7 0 332 399 .500
Buffalo -------------------------- 5 8 1 296 303 .385
BOSTON ------------------------ 5 9 0 286 349 .357
WESTERN DIVISION
Los Angeles ········-··· -····10 4 0 373 336 .714
Dallas ·-·····-··-··············-···· 8 6 0 362 253 .571
Oakland ···-·······-·-··-····-··-· 6 8 0 319 388 .429
Denver ----- --------------------- 4 9 1 309 393 .308
1961
EASTERN DIVISION
Team w L T Pts. Opp. Pct.
Houston ·---·--···················10 3 1 513 242 .769
BOSTON .......................... 9 4 1 413 313 .692
New York ---------------------- 7 7 0 301 390 .500
Buffalo ---- 6 8 0 294 342 .429
WESTERN DIVISION
San Diego ......................12 2 0 396 219 .857
Dallas .............................. 6 8 0 334 343 .429
Denver ---------------------------- 3 11 0 251 432 .214
Oakland -------------------------- 2 12 0 237' 458 .143
1962
EASTERN DIVISION
Team w L T Pts. Opp. Pct.
Houston ..........................11 3 0 387 274 .786
BOSTON .......................... 9 4 1 346 295 .692
Buffalo ···························· 7 6 1 309 272 .538
New York ---- ----------------- 5 9 0 278 423 .357
WESTERN DIVISION
Dallas ··········-···················11 3 0 389 233 .786
Denver ---------------------------- 7 7 0 353 334 .500
San Diego .................... 4 10 0 314 392 .286
Oakland .......................... 1 13 0 213 370 .071
196S
EASTERN DIVISION
Team W L T Pts. Opp. Pct.
BOSTON .......................... *7 6 1 304 291 .538
Buffalo ............................*7 6 1 327 257 .538
Houston ····················-····· 6 8 0 302 372 .429
New York ...................... 5 8 1 249 399 .385
*Boston defeated Buffalo, 26 to 8, in playoff game for
Championship of the Eastern Division.
WESTERN DIVISION
San Diego ......................11 3 0 399 255 .786
Oakland ................ ·······-·10 4 0 363 282 .714
Kansas City ······-·····-······· 5 7 2 347 263 .417
Denver ............................ 2 11 1 301 473 .154
San Diego defeated Boston 51•10 for league Championship.
1964
EASTERN DIVISION
Team W L T Pts. Opp. Pct.
Buffalo ............................12 2 0 400 242 .857
BOSTON ..........................10 3 1 365 297 .769
New York ...................... 5 8 1 278 315 .385
Houston ·····-•··················· 4 10 0 310 355 .286
WESTERN DIVISION
San Diego ...................... 8 S 1 341 300 .615
Kansas City .................... 7 7 0 366 306 .500
Oakland ··-•······················ 5 7 1 303 350 .417
Denver ............................ 2 11 1 240 438 .154

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 1965
EASTERN DIVISION
Team w l T Pts. Opp. Pct.
Buffalo -----------·----·--·------10 3 1 313 226 7
. 69
New York --------·------- ·--- 5 8 1 285 303 .385
BOSTON ----------- 4 8 2 244 302 3. 33
Houston ----------------··------- 4 10 0 298 429 .286

WESTERN DIVISION
San Diego ----------------- 9 2 3 340 227 8
. 18
Oakland 8 5 1 298 239 6
. 15
Kansas City ------------------ 7 5 2 322 285 .583
Denver ---------------------------- 4 10 0 303 392 2
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1966
EASTERN DIVISION
Team w l T Pts. Opp. Pct.
Buffalo ____________________________ 9 4 1 358 255 .692
BOSTON 8 4 2 315 283 6
. 67
New York --------------------- 6 6 2 322 312 .500
Houston -------- 3 11 0 335 396 .214
Miami------------------------------ 3 11 0 213 362 2
. 14

WESTERN DIVISION
Kansas City ____________________11 2 1 448 276 .846
Oakland __________________________ 8 5 1 315 288 6
. 15
San Diego ---------------------- 7 6 1 335 284 5
. 38
Denver ---------------------------- 4 10 0 196 381 2
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PATS' PAST GAME SCORES

1960
Denver 13, BOSTON 10 BOSTON 34, Oakland 28
BOSTON28, New Yark 24 BOSTON 38, New York 21
Buffalo 13, BOSTON 0 BOSTON 42, Dallas 14
BOSTON 35, Los Angeles 0 Houston 24, BOSTON 10
Oakland 27, BOSTON 14 Buffalo38, BOSTON14
Denver31, BOSTON 24 Dallas34, BOSTON 0
Los Angeles 45, BOSTON 16 Houston37, BOSTON21
Record at home: 2-5 Away: 3-4

1961
New York 21, BOSTON 20 BOSTON 18, Dallas 17
BOSTON 45, Denver17 BOSTON 28, Dallas 21
BOSTON 23, Buffalo21 Houston 27, BOSTON 15
New Yark 37, BOSTON 30 BOSTON20, Oakland 17
San Diego 38; BOSTON 27 BOSTON 28, Denver 24
BOSTON 31, Houston31 (tie) BOSTON 35, Oakland 21
BOSTON 52, Buffalo 21 BOSTON 41, San Diego 0
Record at home: 4-2-1 Away: 5-2-0

BOSTON 34, Houston 21

1962 .
Dallas 42, BOSTON 28
BOSTON43, New York 14
BOSTON41, Denver16
Dallas27, BOSTON7 BOSTON28, Buffalo28 (tie)
BOSTON 24, San Diego20 BOSTON 33, Denver 29
BOSTON26, Oakland 16 Houston 21, BOSTON 17
BOSTON 21, Buffalo 10 BOSTON20, San Diego14
BOSTON 24, New Yark17 Oakland 20, BOSTON 0
Record at home: 6-1-0 Away: 3-3-1

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 1963
BOSTON 38, New York 14 Buffalo 28, BOSTON 21
San Diego 17, BOSTON 13 BOSTON 45, Houston 3
BOSTON 20, Oakland 14 San Diego 7, BOSTON 6
Denver 14, BOSTON 10 BOSTON 24, Kan.as City 24
New York 31, BOSTON 24 BOSTON 17, Buffalo 7
BOSTON 20, Oakland 14 BOSTON 46, Houston 28
BOSTON 40, Denver 21 Kansas City 35, BOSTON 3
Record at home: 5-1-1 Away: 2-5
Playoff Championship
BOSTON 26-Buffalo 8 BOSTON 10-San Diego 51

1964
BOSTON 17, Oakland 14 New York 35, BOSTON 14
BOSTON 33, San Diego 28 BOSTON 25, Houston 24
BOSTON 26, New York 10 BOSTON 36, Buffalo 28
BOSTON 39, Denver 10 BOSTON 12, Denver 7
San Diego 26, BOSTON 17 BOSTON 34, Houston 17
BOSTON 43, Oakland 43 (tie) BOSTON 31, Kansas City 24
BOSTON 24, Kansas City 7 Buffalo 24, BOSTON 14
Record at home: 4-3-1 Away: 6-0

1965
Buffalo 24, BOSTON 7 BOSTON 22, San Diego 6
Houston 31, BOSTON 10 Buffalo 23, BOSTON 7
Denver 27, BOSTON 10 New York 30, BOSTON 20
Kansas City 27, BOSTON 17 BOSTON 10, Kan. City 10 (tie)
Oakland 24, BOSTON 10 BOSTON 27, New York 23
BOSTON 13, San Diego 13 (tie) BOSTON 28, Denver 20
Oakland 30, BOSTON 21 BOSTON 42, Houston 14
Record at home: 1-4-2 Away: 3-4-0

1966
San Dieg o 24, BOSTON 0 Denver 17, BOSTON 10
BOSTON 24, Denver 10 BOSTON 27, Houston 21
Kansas City 43, BOSTON 24 BOSTON 27, Kansas City 27
BOSTON 24, New York 24 BOSTON 20, Miami 14
BOSTON 20, Buffalo 10 BOSTON 14, Buffalo 3
BOSTON 35, San Diego 17 BOSTON 38, Houston 14
BOSTON 24, Oakland 21 New York 38, BOSTON 28
Record at Home: 4-2-1 Away: 4-2-1

PATS' PAST INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS

1960
PASSING
Att. Comp. Int. Yds. TD
Songin ________________________ 392 187 15 2476 25
Greene ------------------------ 63 27 6 251 1
Christy 11 6 2 103 2
White 7 3 0 44 0
Dimitroff 2 0 0 0 0
RUSHING
Name Times Carried Yards Ave.
Washington 2 10 5.0
Crawford 51 238 4.7
Christy 8 363 4.6
Miller 97 416 4.3
Burton _____________66 280 4.2
Wells ------ 14 59 4.2
Crouthamel ---------- 4 16 4.0
Garron --------- 8 27 3.4
Livingston ____________________________10 16 1.6
White ------ 5 7 1.4
Beach -------------- 6 -4 --0.8
T. Greene ____________ 16 -27 -1.7
Songin ---------- 36 -140 --3.9
Dimitroff 2 -10 -5.0
Team 1 -27 -27.0

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 PASS RECEIVING
Name Caught Yds. Gained TD Ave.
Colclough ..............._________49 666 9 13.6
Miller ·---- _______________________29 284 2 9.8
Christy ____ _________________ ____ 26 268 2 10.3
Burton ___ ·- ____________________ .23 203 0 8.9
Stephens ·-·--------------------·22 320 3 14.5
Lofton ------------------------------17 333 4 19.6
Wells ______________________________ l 6 206 1 12.8
Johnson ·-------------------------11 186 3 16.9
Crawford ·- ----·----------------10 90 0 9.0
Beach ---------------------------··· 9 132 1 14.7
J. Green .......................... 3 43 0 14.3
White .............................. 2 24 0 12.0
Long •·-···-··----------------------- 2 10 0 5.0
Atchison ··--·------------- 2 22 0 11.0
Cudzik ---------------------------- 1 11 0 11.0
Garron ---------------------------- 1 8 0 8.0
Livingston ·--··----------- _ ---· 1 0 0 0.0

1961
PASSING
Att. Comp. Int. Yds. TD
Perilli _________________ -·------198 104 9 1315 13
Songin _ _____212 98 9 1429 14
Yewcic ------------·-·----------- 8 3 2 25 1
Cappelletti __ ··----·--------· 1 1 0 27 1
Crawford ------··--·----·--- 1 0 1 0 0

RUSHING
Times Long
Name Carried Yards Ave. Gain
Lott ____ _______________100 461 4.6 38
Garron ________________________ 69 389 5.6 85
Burton ----·--··--------------- 82 260 3.2 43
Perilli __ ___ __ ____ 38 182 4.8 24
Crawford -·-·---------------- 41 148 3.6 34
West ________ ____ 26 90 3.5 31
Yewcic __ -------··--------·--- 11 51 4.6 13
Songin 8 42 5.2 11
Colclough --·----- 3 37 12.3 16
Schwedes -·-·· 10 15 1.5 5
Washington 1 3 3.0 3

PASS RECEIVING
Yds. Long
Name Caught Gained TD Ave. Gain
Colclough _______ __42 755 9 17.9 58
Cappelletti - --··- ------45 763 8 17.1 53
Lott ---- --- --- 32 331 6 10.3 47
Garron _ .. _____________ 24 341 3 14.2 51
Stephens _____ 19 186 2 9.8 20
Burton - -----·--·------·--13 155 0 8.9 45
Crawford 9 85 0 9.4 25
Johnson ------------- 9 82 1 9.1 21
Yewcic ----------------- ·---- 6 56 0 9.3 46
West ------- --- -------------- 5 42 0 8.4 18
Schwedes ---------------- 1 21 0 21.0 21
Shonta ---------------------- 1 9 0 9.0 9

1962
PASSING
,.tt. Comp. Int. Yds. TD Long
Perilli ____ 253 140 8 1988 18 67
Yewcic ____________126 54 5 903 7 78
Garron ---------- 3 1 0 39 0 39

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 RUSHING
Times long
Name Carried Yards Ave. Gain
Burton _____120 538 4.1 59
Crawford ____139 459 3.3 22
Garron ........................ 65 392 6.0 41
Yewcic ···---- 33 215 6.6 27
Parilli ···············-········ 28 169 6.0 33
King ························-·· 21 144 6.9 71
Lott ···---- 8 34 4.3 9
Colclough .................... 1 14 14.0 14
Cappelletti ................ 1 -5 -5.0 -5.0

PASS RECEIVING
Yds. long
Name Caught Gained TD Ave. Gain
Colclough .......... .......40 878 10 21.95 78
Cappelletti ................33 448 4 13.6 40
Burton ......................40 459 4 11.5 69
Garron ......................18 236 3 13.1 63
Crawford ..................22 224 2 10.1 «
Romeo ......................34 608 1 17.9 62
King .......................... 6 63 0 10.5 33
Webb ........................ 1 11 0 11.0 11
Lott ............................ 1 1 0 1.0 1

1963
PASSING
Att. Comp. Int. Yds. TD long
Parilli ............337 153 24 2329 13 77
Yewcic ------------ 70 29 5 444 4 57
Crawford ........ 2 2 0 27 0 15
Garron ............ 1 0 0 0 0 0

RUSHING
Times long
Name Carried Yards Ave. Gain
Garron ..... . 175 750 4.3 47
Crawford -------------------- 76 223 3.0 19
Yewcic ------------------------ 22 161 7.3 46
Neumann -------------------- 44 148 3.3 17
Parilli -------------------------- 36 126 3.5 15
Crump ------------------------ 43 120 2.7 21
Lott ------------------------------ 34 78 2.3 7
Cappelletti ··- ... 1 2 2.0 2

PASS RECEIVING
Yds. Long
Name Caught Gained TD Ave. Gain
Colclough ··- .... .42 692 3 16.5 56
Cappelletti . .......... 34 493 2 14.5 31
Romeo ......................32 418 3 13.1 39
Garron ......................26 418 2 16.1 76
A. Graham ..............21 550 4 26.2 77
Crawford -·--····-·······--10 89 0 8.9 28
Neumann ..................10 48 1 4.8 16
Crump ---------------------- 6 46 0 7.6 12
Lott -------------------------- 3 61 1 20.3 55

1964
PASSING
Att. Comp Int. TD Yds.
Parilli ........................472 228 29 31 3441
Garron . .................... 2 0 0 0 0
Yewcic .................... 1 1 0 0 2

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 RUSHING
Times Long
Name Carried Yards Ave. Gain
Garron __________182 585 3.2 20
Burton ------------------------101 338 3.3 19
Garrett ________________________ 56 260 4.6 58
Parilli -------------------------- 34 157 4.6 32
Cappelletti __________________ 2 17 8.5 3
Yewcic ________________________ 5 2 .4 2

PASS RECEIVING
No. Yds. TD Long
Cappelletti ______________________,49 851 7 59
Graham _________________________.45 720 6 80
Garron ____________________________,40 365 7 52
Colclough ________________________32 657 5 59
Burton ______________________________ 27 298 2 59
Romeo ______________________________ 26 443 4 38
Garrett ----------------·----------- 8 101 0 56
Snyder ------------------------------ 1 12 0 12
Crawford ________________________ 1 11 0 11

1965
PASSING
Att. Comp. Int. TD Yds.
Parilli ___ ___________________.426 173 26 18 2597
Wilson ________________________ 46 20 3 1 257
Yewcic ---------------------· 1 0 0 0 0

RUSHING
Carries Net Yds. Avg. Long
Nance __________________________111 321 2.9 20
Garron ________________________ 75 259 3.5 59
Parilli -------------------------- 50 200 4.0 17
Garrett ________________________ 42 147 3.5 26
Burton __________ 45 108 2.4 22
Bellino ________________________ 24 49 2.0 10
Johnson ______________________ 19 29 1.5 9
Wilson -------------------------- 8 4 .5 17

PASS RECEIVING
No. Yds. TD long
Colclough _______________________AO 677 3 41
Cappelletti ______________________ 37 680 9 57
Graham _____________ 25 316 0 33
Whalen ____________________________22 381 0 67
�m� ________ l5 2� 2 36
Garron _____15 222 1 52
Nance _____________12 83 0 22
Burton ______10 127 2 73
Garrett ---------------------------- 7 49 2 15
Bellino _________________ 5 74 0 20
Johnson ____________ 4 29 0 23
Yewcic _____ 1 13 0 13

PASSING long
Player Att. Comp. Int. Yds. Pct. TD Pass
Perilli ______ ____ 382 182 18 2629 .476 20 63
Huarte __________ 11 5 2 63 .454 0 17

1966
RUSHING long
Player TC Yds. Avg. TD Run
Nance ________________________________299 1458 4.9 11 65
Garron ------------------------------101 322 3.2 4 54
Garrett ----------------· _____________ 13 21 1.6 0 5
Cappadona -------------·------- 22 88 4.0 0 13
Huarte ------------------------------ 7 42 6.0 0 13
Pari Iii _____ _________________________ 26 40 1.5 0 17
Yewcic ______ 1 0 0 0 0

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 RECEIVING
Player No. Yds. TD long Gain
Graham 51 673 4 38
Cappelletti 43 676 6 63
Garron 30 416 5 61
Whalen 29 502 4 42
Colclough 16 284 0 32
Nance 8 103 0 45
Bellino 6 77 1 25
Romeo 2 46 0 29
Garrett 1 7 0 7

FINAL AFL INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS

1966 SEASON
PASSING
Comp. Int. Avg.
Player-Team Att Comp Pct. Yards TD Int. Pct. Gain Long
1. Dawson, K. C. 284 159 ''.560 2527 *26 10 .035 '''8.90 *89
2. Hadl, San Diego 375 200 .533 2846 23 14 .037 7.59 78
3. Flores, Oakland 306 151 .494 2638 24 14 .046 8.62 78
4. Namath, N. Y. *471 ,:,232 .493 ,:,3379 19 •27 .057 7.17 77
5. PARILLI, Bos. 382 181 .474 2721 20 18 .052 7.13 63
6. Trull, Houston 172 84 .488 1200 10 5 *.029 6.98 62
7. Kemp, Buffalo 389 166 .427 2451 11 16 .041 6.30 55
8. Blanda, Houston 271 122 .450 1764 17 21 .077 6.51 79
9. Choboian, Denver 163 82 .503 1110 4 12 .074 6.81 79
10. Wood, Miami 230 83 .361 993 3 14 .061 4.32 71

PASS RECEIVING
Player-Team No. Yards Ave. TD long
1. Alworth, San Diego 73 1383 18.9 13 78
2. Sauer, New York 64 1081 16.9 5 77
3. 0. Taylor, Kansas City 58 1297 22.4 8 89
4. Burford, Kansas City 58 758 13.1 8 38
5. C. Frazier, Houston 57 1129 19.8 12 79
6. P owell, Oakland 53 1026 19.4 11 46
7. GRAHAM, Boston 51 673 13.2 4 42
8. Dubenion, Buffalo 50 747 14.9 2 44
9. Snell, New York 48 346 7.2 4 25
10. Maynard, New York 47 838 17.7 5 55

RUSHING
Player-Team Att. Yards Avg. TD Long
1. NANCE, Baston *299 *1458 4.88 *11 65
2. Garrett, Kansas City 147 801 *5.45 6 *77
3. Daniels, Oakland 204 801 3.93 7 64
4� Burnett, Buffalo 187 766 4.10 4 32
5. Carlton, Buffalo 156 696 4.46 6 23
6. Snell, New York 178 644 3.62 4 25
7. Lowe, San Diego 146 643 4.40 3 57
8. McClintan, Kansas City 140 540 3.86 4 49
9. Coan, Kansas City 96 521 5.43 7 57
10. Boozer, New York 97 455 4.69 5 54

SCORING
Player-Team R p Tot Att Made FGA FGM Pts.
1. CAPPELLETTI, Boston 0 6 6 36 35 32 16 *119
2. Lusteg, Buffalo 0 0 0 *42 *41 *38 19 98
3. Mercer, Oak.-K. C. 0 0 0 38 35 30 *21 98
4. J. Turner, New York 0 0 0 35 34 35 18 88
5. Blanda, Houston 0 0 0 40 39 30 16 87
6. Van Raaphorst, San Diego 0 0 0 40 39 31 16 87
7. Alworth, San Diego 0 *13 •13 0 0 0 0 78
8. C. Frazier, Houston 0 12 12 0 0 0 0 72
9. Eischeid, Oakland 0 0 0 37 37 26 11 70
10. NANCE, Boston *11 0 11 0 0 0 0 66
11. Powell, Oakland 0 11 11 0 0 0 0 66

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 PUNTING
Player-Team No. Yards Avg. Long
l. Scarpitto, Denver *76 *3480 *45.8 *70
2. J. Wilson, Kansas City 61 2715 44.5 69
3. C. Johnson, New York 62 2633 42.5 63
4. Eischeid, Oakland 64 2703 42.3 56
5. J. Norton, Houston 69 2908 42.2 65
6. G. Wilson, Jr., Miami 42 1772 42.1 63
7. Maguire, Buffalo 69 2841 41.2 61
8. FRASER, Boston 53 2044 38.6 68
9. McDaniel, Miami 32 1222 38.2 54
10. Redman, San Diego 66 2442 37.0 54

PUNT RETURNS
Player-Team No. Yards Avg. TD Long
l. Duncan, San Diego 18 238 *13.2 *1 *81
2. Haynes, Denver 10 119 11.9 0 42
3. Rutkowski, Buffalo 18 209 11.6 *1 73
4. Bird, Oakland *37 *323 8.7 0 42
5. M. Garrett, Kansas City 17 139 8.2 *1 79
6. Byrd, Buffalo 23 186 8.1 *1 72
7. Jancik, Houston 10 62 6.2 0 28
8. B. Turner, New York 10 60 6.0 0 16
9. Neff, Miami 10 60 6.0 0 15
10. Thomas, Kansas City 9 56 6.2 0 19

KICKOFF RETURNS
Player-Team No. Yards Avg. TD Long
1. Sellers, Denver 19 541 *28.5 *2 *100
2. Jancik, Houston *34 *875 25.74 0 53
3. Duncan, San Diego 25 642 25.68 0 50
4. Warner, Buffalo 33 846 25.64 1 95
5. Boozer, New York 26 659 25.3 1 96
6. Neff, Miami 15 376 25.1 0 90
7. Auer, Miami 28 698 24.9 1 95
8. Thomas, Kansas City 29 673 23.2 0 63
9. Blanks, Houston 21 487 23.2 0 37
10. M. Garrett, Kansas City 14 323 23.1 0 62
11. Plump, San Diego 15 345 23.0 0 35
12. BELLINO, Boston 18 410 22.8 0 43
13. CUNNINGHAM, Boston 17 371 21.8 0 39

PASS INTERCEPTIONS
Player-Team No. Yards Avg. TD Long
1. J. Robinson, Kansas City *10 136 13.6 1 29
2. B. Hunt, Kansas City *10 113 11.3 0 33
3. Janik, Buffalo 8 136 17.0 *2 37
4. West, Miami 8 62 7.8 0 27
5. Duncan, San Diego 7 67 9.6 0 31
6. HALL, Boston 6 159 26.5 0 *87
7. Byrd, Buffalo 6 110 18.3 1 60
8. HENNESSEY, Boston 6 99 16.5 0 33
9. Sample, New York 6 32 5.3 0 21
10. Warren, Miami 5 *198 *39.6 1 70

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 ALL-TIME RECORDS
SINGLE SEASON
Rushing
Most carries-299 __ _ ____ _________________ __ Nanee-1966
Most yards-1458 ______________________________ Nance-1966
Best avg. per carry-6.0 __________ _______Garron-1962
Most Touchdowns-11 ______________________ Nance-1966
Passing
Most attempts-472 _______________________ Parilli-1964
Most completions-228 ________ _____________ Parilli-1964
Most TDs-31 _____________________ ______________ Parilli-1964
Most yards-3441 _____________________ ________ Parilli-1964
Best percentage-.553 ____ ___________________ Parilli-1962
least interceptions-8 ________________________ Parilli-1962
Receiving
Most catches-51 _________________ ______ ___Graham-1966
Most Touchdowns-10 _______________ Colclough-1962
Most yards-878 ___________ ____________ Colclough-1962
Best avg. per catch-26.2 _ __ _Graham-1963
Punting
Most Punts-? 4 ________________________________Yewcic-1965
Most Yards-3048 ____________________________Yewcic-1965
Best Average-42.8 __________________________Yewcic-1965
Scoring
Most points-155 _____________ ______Cappelletti-1964
Most field goals-25 _ _ _________ __ Cappelletti-1964
Most PATs-48 __ _______ __________ ___ Cappelletti-1961
SINGLE GAME RECORDS
(accomplished in Boston unless otherwise noted)
Most points-28 __________________________Cappelletti vs. Houston-1965
Most yards rushing-208 ____________________ Nance vs. Oakland-1966
Most carries-38 __________________________________ Nance vs. Oakland-1966
Most passes attempted-48 _______________ Parilli vs. New York-1965
Most yards passing-400 ___________________ Perilli vs. Oakland-1964
Most touchdowns-3 ___________________________________ Lott vs. Buffalo-1962
Cappelletti at Buffalo-1964; Garron vs. San Diego-1966
Most touchdown passes-5 ________________________ Perilli at Buffalo-1964
Most passes caught-11 ________________ Graham vs. Kansas City-1966
Fewest number of passes-11 ___________ Perilli vs. Oakland-1966
Most yards receiving-149 ___________ Romeo vs. Kansas City-1963
Most field goals-6 ____ ___________________ Cappelletti at Denver-1964
Longest field goal-53 yards ____ Cappelletti in New York-1965
Run from scrimmage-85 yards ____________ Garron vs. Buffalo-1961
Longest punt return-62 yards _____ _____ Burton at Houston-1961
Longest kickoff return-95 yards _________ Garron at Buffalo-1962
Longest interception return-98 yards ___ Suci vs. Houston-1963
Longest punt-70 yards ____________________Yewcic in New York-1965
Longest fumble return-50 yards _____________ Felt vs. Denver-1962
Longest blocked kick return-38 yards ___ Pyne vs. Buffalo-1965

Team
Most points-5'2 vs. Buffalo-1961
Most yards passing-400 vs. Oakland-1964
Most yards rushing-281 vs. Oakland-1966
Most yards total offense-500 vs. Oakland-1964
Best Home Crowd-39,350 vs. Buffalo-1966
Best Away Crowd-59,334 vs. New York Jets-
1965
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 AFL 1967 REGULAR SCHEDULE
<ALL TIMES LOCAL, DAYLIGHT OR STANDARD)

SEPTEMBER
3 (Sun.)-Boston at Denver ...... .. 2:30
9 (SaU-Boston at San Diego .................. .8:00
9 (SaU-Kansas City at Houston ......... .......8:00
10 (Sun.)-Denver at Oakland .................. ... 1:30
10 (Sun.l-New York al Buffalo ...... ............ . ....2:00
MIAMI BYE
17 (Sun.)-Boston at Oakland ..................... ................... . 1:30
17 (Sun.)-Denver at Miami .............. ..................................... ... 4:30
17 (Sun.l-Houston al Buffalo ........... . ...... ..... .. .... ............. ......2:00
KANSAS CITY, NEW YORK, SAN DIEGO, BYE
24 (Sun.l-Boston at Buffalo ................... ............ 2:00
24 (Sun.>-Houston at San Diego ....... ...................... ........ 1:30
24 (Sun.l-Kansas City at Miami .... . . ......... 4:30
24 (Sun.>-New York at Denver .... .............................. ...... 2:30
OAKLAND BYE

OCTOBER
1 (Sun.)-Denver at Houston . 1:00
1 (Sun.>-Kansas City at Oakland .... ..................... .. 1:30
1 (Sun.)-Miami at New York ............. ........................ ................. 2:00
1 (Sun.>-San Diego at Buffalo ......................... ........ 2:00
BOSTON BYE
7 (Sat.J-Oakland at New York ........ ........................... s·oo
7 (SaU-San Diego at Boston ............. . .8:00
8 (Sun.l-Buffalo at Denver .............. .. .................. .2:30
8 (Sun.>-Miami at Kansas City ........... ... . . .1:00
HOUSTON BYE
15 (Sun.l-Houston al New York .................... .2:00
15 (Sun.l-Kansas City al San Diego ......... .... ..1:30
15 CSun.)-Miami at Boston ................ . ·················· . 2:00
15 (Sun.>-Oakland at Buffalo ... ··········· 2:00
DENVER BYE
22 (Sun.)-Houston at Kansas City ................... ..... 1:00
22 (Sun.)-New York at Miami ......................... ...........4:30
22 (Sun.)-Oakland at Boston ................ ....... 2:00
22 (Sun.>-San Diego at Denver ....... . ..... ...........2:30
BUFFALO BYE
29 (Sun.>-Boston at New York ........................... ................ 2:00
29 (Sun.)-Buffalo al Houston ... ............................ l·OO
29 (Sun.l-Denver at Kansas City . ........................ ............1:00
29 (Sun.)-San Diego at Oakland . ..... . .....................................l ·30
MiAMI BYE

NOVEMBER
5 (Sun.>-Houslon at Boston ................................. ........2:00
5 (Sun.>-Miami at Buffalo ................................ . 2:00
5 (Sun.>-New York at Kansas City .................. .1:00
5 (Sun.l-Oakland al Denver .................. ... .2:30
12 (Sun.>-Buffalo at New York ...................................... ........2:00
12 (Sun.>-Houston at Denver ............................. ........... 2:30
12 (Sun.)-Kansas City at Boston .. ........................2·00
12 (Sun.l-Miami at San Diego ......... ................... ..................... ....1:30
OAKLAND BYE
19 (Sun.>-Denver at Buffalo ..................... .2:00
19 (Sun.l-Miami at Oakland ................... . .............1:30
19 (Sun.)-New York at Boston .......................... 2·00
19 (Sun.l-San Diego al Kansas City ............ ................... . ....1:00
KANSAS CITY BYE
23 (Thurs.)-Denver at San Diego ...... ..·················· ····1·30
23 (Thurs.l-Oakland al Kansas City .............. ................... ...................1:00
26 (Sun.>-Boston at Houston ...... .................l·OO
26 (Sun.)-Buffalo at Miami ................... ·····················4·30
NEW YORK BYE

DECEMBER
3 (Sun.>-Buffalo at Kansas City .............. ..1:00
3 (Sun.)-Denver at New York .................. .....2:00
3 (Sun.)-Miami at Houston ....................... ..........1:00
3 (Sun.>-Oakland at San Diego ...1:30
BOSTON BYE
9 (SaU-Buffalo at Boston ...2:00
10 (Sun.)-Kansas City at New York . . 2:00
10 (Sun.>-Oakland at Houston ........... ....1:00
10 (Sun.l-San Diego at Miami ........... .4:30
DENVER BYE
16 (SaU-San Diego at Houston ....... . ..........1:00
17 (Sun.)-Boston al Miami ............................. .4:30
17 (Sun.>-Kansas City at Denver 2:30
17 (Sun.>-New York al Oakland ......................... 1:30
BUFFALO BYE
23 (SaU-Houston at Miami .... ....................... ........ . ....8:00
24 (Sun.)-Buffalo at Oakland ······················•-··· ................1:30
24 (Sun.)-New York at San Diego .. . . 1:30
KANSAS CITY BYE
NOT SCHEDULED-Denver, Boston

Dec. 31 (Sun.l-AFL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME IN HOME CITY

OF WESTERN DIVISION CHAMPION