Titans anniversary logo and a story debunking AFL mythology

Discussion in 'Tennessee Titans and NFL Talk' started by NewsGrabber, Apr 1, 2009.

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  1. NewsGrabber

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    <em><img src="http://assets.espn.go.com/photo/2009/0401/nfl_titans_logo_300.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="200" align="right" />Posted by ESPN.com's Paul Kuharsky</em> <p>For the second year in a row, the Titans have a commemorative logo. Last season it marked the team's 10th season in Tennessee. This year's signifies the 50th anniversary of the franchise, a founding member of the AFL.</p> <blockquote> <p>"It seems like yesterday that Lamar Hunt and I were getting together to talk about forming a new league," Titans owner K.S. "Bud" Adams, Jr. said in a release issued by the Titans. "The past 49 seasons have brought the fans and me great joy and at times great pain, but it has been a dream come true and a lot of hard work to own a team. It is hard to imagine how far pro football has come since 1960, and I am thrilled that we are able to celebrate the team's roots this season in several different ways. We wanted to incorporate both franchise logos into our 50-year logo and I am really pleased with the results. This year is also special because it marks the 50th anniversary of our first championship."</p> </blockquote> <p>Tennessee will wear the Oilers' 1960 uniforms twice in the regular season as part of Legacy Games marking the AFL's anniversary. They&nbsp;will also be featured in the Hall of Fame Game in Canton, Ohio, in a nationally televised game on Aug. 9. The game features the only two living original AFL owners in Adams and Ralph Wilson.</p> <p>Since we're talking AFL here, perhaps you are interested <a href="http://www.coldhardfootballfacts.com/Articles/11_2698_Everything_you_know_about_the_AFL_is_wrong.html" target="_blank">in this</a> from Cold, Hard Football Facts. Kerry J. Byrne says it was not the more wide open and exciting brand of football so many believe it was.</p>

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  2. TitanJeff

    TitanJeff Kahuna Grande Staff

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    I like it better than the 10 year one.
     
  3. onetontitan

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  4. Deuce Wayne

    Deuce Wayne NOW Y'ALL GET THE MESSICH?!

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    Yeah, I like this one better as well. Sweet!
     
  5. jessestylex

    jessestylex DeadGirlsCantSayNo

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    April Fools!
     
  6. TITAN_CHANCE

    TITAN_CHANCE Camp Fodder

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    That logo is hot dude!
     
  7. PhiSlammaJamma

    PhiSlammaJamma Critical Possession

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    nice belt buckle.
     
  8. eTitan81

    eTitan81 Touchdown Titans

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    It's gonna be a great year, I just know it!
     
  9. soopacee

    soopacee I'm Blaine Bishop

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    great...gotta buy another jersey this year for a new patch haha
     
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