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Who Are The Top 5 Running Backs In AFL History?

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  • @evanmeier3570
    @evanmeier357028 күн бұрын

    Cookie could really rock the widows peak. A bunch of big strong running backs in those days. Another reason old time football was better than today’s entertainment touch football. Along with being interesting characters, they were very versatile. Great video Mark!

  • @markgardner9460

    @markgardner9460

    28 күн бұрын

    Thank you, Evan. What I admire about these guys are the challenging roads they took in succeeding. I wish that they all received a lot more recognition that they have because I believe that they deserve it.

  • @avatarrr01

    @avatarrr01

    4 күн бұрын

    He was my cousin. Grew up with my mother. Got to meet him once when I was a kid

  • @evanmeier3570

    @evanmeier3570

    4 күн бұрын

    @@avatarrr01 Very cool!

  • @UncleJakesRaidersVideos
    @UncleJakesRaidersVideosАй бұрын

    17:50 my man George Atkinson running him down

  • @markgardner9460

    @markgardner9460

    Ай бұрын

    "Butch" had big wheels!

  • @michaelleroy9281
    @michaelleroy9281Ай бұрын

    Keith Lincoln? he had that great game in the 1963 AFL Championship

  • @markgardner9460

    @markgardner9460

    Ай бұрын

    He had 3,383 rushing yards which may have placed in the top 10, but outside the top 5.

  • @NigelIncubatorJones
    @NigelIncubatorJonesАй бұрын

    The Shreveport Steamer is one of the funniest team names ever. Sounds like a euphemism for what happens after you've eaten some bad crawdads.

  • @markgardner9460

    @markgardner9460

    Ай бұрын

    Good one!!

  • @stevenzimmerman4057

    @stevenzimmerman4057

    29 күн бұрын

    It is a very colorful name!

  • @jammininthepast
    @jammininthepastАй бұрын

    When Al Davis (and others) forced the AFL-NFL merger it ticked off the elite billionaires boys club who owned the NFL. The animosity towards AFL teams stayed in the rear view mirror long enough that many of the AFL greats faded into history. The snubbing of players from the AFL teams continued into the early merger years. It's a shame. Many of these guys are honored in stadium "ring of excellence/fame". I'm sure we both could come up with twenty guys in a New York minute. I loved me some Cookie. Daniels was a beast, gets his helmet torn off and still runs twenty yards & tackled in the end zone. Abner was smooth with eyes in the back of his helmet. Nance was an excellent player from the Syracuse lineage of backs. Thanks brother, you're appreciated.

  • @markgardner9460

    @markgardner9460

    Ай бұрын

    Great comments, as always! You hit it right on the head with each statement.

  • @tygrkhat4087

    @tygrkhat4087

    Ай бұрын

    The NFL in the 60s was not a billionaire boys club. Millionaires, but not billioniares. Many of the AFL owners were worth more than most NFL owners. Bud Adams, Ralph Wilson, Barron Hilton and especially Lamar Hunt were definitely worth more than George Halas, Art Rooney, Wellington Mara and George Preston Marshall.

  • @stevenzimmerman4057

    @stevenzimmerman4057

    Ай бұрын

    I remember all of them! Several hard running physical backs! Daniels and Abner deserve way more recognition! Gilchrist and Nance were excellent backs as well! I haven't had a chance to dissect the video, but you did a awesome job as usual coming up with stats and footage!

  • @roughriderreturns5039
    @roughriderreturns5039Ай бұрын

    So many fun memories. Thank you.

  • @markgardner9460

    @markgardner9460

    Ай бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @jeromemurphy2572
    @jeromemurphy2572Ай бұрын

    I think Cookie Gilcrest needs a middle name: "I'm not good with money and I'm always in debt."

  • @moto_guy34

    @moto_guy34

    Ай бұрын

    He was at least exploring for oil and gold mines lol he needs a documentary

  • @markgardner9460

    @markgardner9460

    Ай бұрын

    Cookie Monster Money

  • @miketemple7686

    @miketemple7686

    Ай бұрын

    I’ll give him this, at least he was trying to set himself up for the future. He didn’t blow his money on booze 🥃, dames, and drugs.

  • @AdrianJeffreys-fj2fv

    @AdrianJeffreys-fj2fv

    Ай бұрын

    Cookie cutter Gilchrist

  • @stevenzimmerman4057

    @stevenzimmerman4057

    29 күн бұрын

    This is another excellent video Mark! I've been a bit under the weather sorry about my lack of comments

  • @stevenzimmerman4057
    @stevenzimmerman4057Ай бұрын

    I love the old AFL very colorful characters and personalities!

  • @markgardner9460

    @markgardner9460

    Ай бұрын

    Indeed! Some of their early stadiums left a lot to be desired, however, but I guess that adds to the alure and charm of the league.

  • @myronheller6165
    @myronheller6165Ай бұрын

    Another EXCELLENT video!!! IMHO, I don't believe the HOF selection committee / sports writers give players from the AFL their just due, because they hold a "silent bias" against players from the American Football League. Particularly those from the early, formative years of the AFL. Just sayin'...

  • @markgardner9460

    @markgardner9460

    Ай бұрын

    Thanks Myron. I agree with you and I wish that the HOF would have a special AFL section dedicated to their star players. Maybe they do now - it's been 30+ years since I've visited.

  • @MaxAmerica.Freedom

    @MaxAmerica.Freedom

    Ай бұрын

    Best answer. 👌

  • @stevenzimmerman4057

    @stevenzimmerman4057

    28 күн бұрын

    @@markgardner9460 Excellent idea Mark!

  • @robbiesdad1
    @robbiesdad1Ай бұрын

    Could imaging trying to tackle these Guys, it would be like trying to tackle a greyhound bus.

  • @crollwtide9452
    @crollwtide9452Ай бұрын

    It's amazing how many AFL-era RBs were mentioned here in some level of detail, but I noticed that only two were actually NFL Hall of Famers - Floyd Little and OJ Simpson. Perhaps the AFL wasn't recognized very well when it came to players that played a majority of their career in that league.

  • @markgardner9460

    @markgardner9460

    Ай бұрын

    Larry Csonka was featured in the second video clip, but yeah, AFL Running Backs have not received nearly enough recognition, in my opinion.

  • @sharksinc.6707
    @sharksinc.670719 күн бұрын

    Love these throwback videos. I would just as soon watch games on grass fields in outdoor stadiums from the '50s and '60s on Sundays as most of the current NFL games.

  • @markgardner9460

    @markgardner9460

    19 күн бұрын

    Thanks for watching and commenting. I'll take watching any game pre-'90 over today's product.

  • @darwinfussle5031
    @darwinfussle5031Ай бұрын

    I miss the muddy baseball field games

  • @markgardner9460

    @markgardner9460

    Ай бұрын

    Me too. It added another dimension to the game and most fans viewing the game from the comfort of their own home would agree, too.

  • @JS-fm9hm
    @JS-fm9hmАй бұрын

    That cut to the outside that Mercury Morris makes around 17:40 is absolutely lightning fast!

  • @markgardner9460

    @markgardner9460

    Ай бұрын

    Imagine him playing all of his games on artificial turf. He was electric!

  • @vinsonfamilycollectibles8213
    @vinsonfamilycollectibles821318 күн бұрын

    This video is so darn GOOD and historic!!! Muddy fields, natural grass, dirty uniforms, nice runs... I'm north of 60 so I heard of many of these guys...Never heard of Clem Daniels, only slightly Paul Lowe. The comments are nice as well. Like the ABA of football. Thanks for mentioning Stone Johnson too.

  • @markgardner9460

    @markgardner9460

    18 күн бұрын

    I'm glad that you enjoyed it! Thank you for watching and commenting.

  • @MichaelPiz
    @MichaelPizАй бұрын

    Abner Haynes anecdote: A big game between the Dallas Texans and the Houston Oilers went into overtime. Haynes had the job of calling the overtime coin toss and Texans coach Hank Stram told Haynes to choose to defend the goal opposite the stadium clock. Dallas won the toss and Haynes, thinking the Oilers would elect to receive, said, "We'll kick to the clock." But the rules at the time made it so that the "We'll kick" part invalidated the rest, so the Texans wound up kicking and _not_ having the wind. Fortunately for Haynes, the Texans won anyway, with a field goal in the 2nd overtime (with the wind at their backs).

  • @markgardner9460

    @markgardner9460

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you for your additional information - much appreciated!

  • @stevenzimmerman4057

    @stevenzimmerman4057

    29 күн бұрын

    It worked out in the end!

  • @stevenzimmerman4057

    @stevenzimmerman4057

    29 күн бұрын

    I agree Mark! Paul Lowe doesn't get enough recognition

  • @stevenzimmerman4057

    @stevenzimmerman4057

    29 күн бұрын

    Daniels averaged 16.3 a catch? Insane for a RB!

  • @stevenzimmerman4057

    @stevenzimmerman4057

    29 күн бұрын

    Great effort/.bad tackling by Miami on Garrett's TD at 17:30!

  • @jammininthepast
    @jammininthepastАй бұрын

    "Not having a few drinks, enjoying the ladies company is un-American" Joe Namath

  • @markgardner9460

    @markgardner9460

    Ай бұрын

    Great quote. I remember watching Joe shoot pool while saying that.

  • @stevenzimmerman4057

    @stevenzimmerman4057

    29 күн бұрын

    😅

  • @DC-ul3gn
    @DC-ul3gnАй бұрын

    Awesome video. Love the AFL. The NFL still snubs the AFL. Great backs. Thank you.

  • @markgardner9460

    @markgardner9460

    Ай бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @Roterhals
    @RoterhalsАй бұрын

    Man ole Joe Willie sure knew how to pick ‘em!

  • @markgardner9460

    @markgardner9460

    Ай бұрын

    Raquel Welch...whew!!!

  • @robbiesdad1
    @robbiesdad1Ай бұрын

    as always i enjoy your videos, the sad thing is so so many people dont realize, the Very important rule Al Davis, played in the forming of today's NFL .Al Davis weather you like him or not was a genius. As i have gotten older, and had learn more and more about him ant the others responsible for the, for the AFL and NFL meager. I have truly come to respect the Man, He put together the Raider teams of legends. And this is coming for a die hard Broncos, Fan. all i can say is Thanks Al.

  • @markgardner9460

    @markgardner9460

    Ай бұрын

    He was the AFL Commissioner, but for only an extremely short period of time in 1963, I believe, although I could be off a year +/-. Thanks for your comments!

  • @stevenzimmerman4057

    @stevenzimmerman4057

    29 күн бұрын

    Love or hate Al Davis ,he was a visionary!

  • @carnakthemagnificent336
    @carnakthemagnificent33623 күн бұрын

    When I saw the title of the video, the first name I thought of was Floyd Little. I had forgotten about Clem Daniels, but knew Al Davis regretted the short career of Hewritt Dixon due to injuries (59 receptions in 1967). Thanks for the great film.

  • @markgardner9460

    @markgardner9460

    23 күн бұрын

    Floyd played three years on the AFL, so it wasn't long enough to afford him a top 5 finish. Thanks for providing the Dixon stat - that's a very big number for a RB in those days.

  • @hammer44head
    @hammer44headАй бұрын

    Another great compilation Mark!!!! I dont know much about the old AFL and this was very enjoyable!!!

  • @markgardner9460

    @markgardner9460

    Ай бұрын

    Right on, Hammer. I'm glad that you liked it. I learned a lot in my research for this video. Great to hear from you again.

  • @redsolocup727
    @redsolocup727Ай бұрын

    Carlton " Cookie" Gilchrist! I love that name. Sounds like a Spider-Man villian! Great video!

  • @markgardner9460

    @markgardner9460

    Ай бұрын

    I like it! He was the original Cookie Monster.

  • @xmoomy
    @xmoomy11 күн бұрын

    Awesome channel. Great vids and pictures. You are an AFL scholar.

  • @markgardner9460

    @markgardner9460

    11 күн бұрын

    Wow, thank you! I appreciate it.

  • @briggscharleton6139
    @briggscharleton6139Ай бұрын

    Lookee Lookee Here Comes Cookie - emblazoned on the front of his Lincoln Continental

  • @markgardner9460

    @markgardner9460

    Ай бұрын

    Gotta love it!

  • @paulk.westerman1466
    @paulk.westerman146627 күн бұрын

    Came for the highlights and stayed for the music...

  • @markgardner9460

    @markgardner9460

    27 күн бұрын

    I'm glad you did!!

  • @denisceballos9745
    @denisceballos9745Ай бұрын

    The expansion Miami Dolphins gained a lot of credibility when they signed Cookie Gilchrist (34) in their maiden season. I don’t remember him doing much of note, but I believe Billy Joe was also on that first Dolphins team.

  • @markgardner9460

    @markgardner9460

    Ай бұрын

    You are correct, Sir!

  • @Stacie45
    @Stacie4521 күн бұрын

    Most of these guys were a little bit before my time since I was born in 1961. But I have seen quite a bit of footage of Paul Lowe and he was really good. Teleport him into the 1990's and I think he could have been an All-Pro in the NFL.

  • @GBst1007
    @GBst1007Ай бұрын

    Glad to see The Flea and Hewitt Dixon in this ! Another GREAT post ! Thanks

  • @markgardner9460

    @markgardner9460

    Ай бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it. The Flea didn't last too long, but he was fun to watch.

  • @GBst1007

    @GBst1007

    Ай бұрын

    @@markgardner9460 He sure was . BTW , how on earth is Jim Nance NOT in the HOF ? Ridiculous to me . He should 100% be there

  • @robbiesdad1

    @robbiesdad1

    Ай бұрын

    @@GBst1007 AGREE with you.

  • @markgardner9460

    @markgardner9460

    Ай бұрын

    I agree. He had the top 2 rushing seasons by a long shot. The Pro Football HOF should consider WFL stats, too, in which case he's a no-brainer.

  • @bruceaguilar8921
    @bruceaguilar892125 күн бұрын

    1.Clem Daniels 2. Cookie Gilchrist 3.Jim Nance 4.Paul Lowe 5.Abner Haynes

  • @markgardner9460

    @markgardner9460

    25 күн бұрын

    That's your list - I can appreciate that

  • @joeyvocals1
    @joeyvocals1Ай бұрын

    Cookie Gilchrist died when I was 5 years old! People on here should check on things before they speak! As always Mr. Mark, fantastic video! IDK why these guys are not in the hall. I can only imagine: their numbers consistently were not that good. On this video, you show how big time these are, though. Joey in Cleveland

  • @markgardner9460

    @markgardner9460

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you for your take, Joey. The numbers aren't Earth-shattering, but I noted that the AFL was predominately a passing league, so it's understandable as to why the numbers aren't stellar. Not to have any of the top 5 rushers inducted into the HOF isn't right in my mind.

  • @stevenzimmerman4057
    @stevenzimmerman4057Ай бұрын

    On the way home ready to watch this!

  • @markgardner9460

    @markgardner9460

    Ай бұрын

    I hope you dig it, Steven.

  • @stevenzimmerman4057

    @stevenzimmerman4057

    Ай бұрын

    @@markgardner9460 I have no doubt!

  • @michaelhemphill8575
    @michaelhemphill8575Ай бұрын

    "Always "enjoy " the "historical "aspect"of these "comps"..."the"notable"section was a "standout"also""!!

  • @markgardner9460

    @markgardner9460

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you, Michael.

  • @JS-fm9hm

    @JS-fm9hm

    Ай бұрын

    Agreed!

  • @bobschenkel7921
    @bobschenkel7921Ай бұрын

    Got to see the Kansas City Chiefs play the Cincinnati Bengals, the Denver Broncos and the San Diego Chargers in AFL games. And Len Dawson was handing off to Robert "The Tank" Holmes and Warren McVay. Pretty good Defense back then too with Willie Lanier, Buck Buchanan, Johnny Robinson, Aaron Brown and Ernie "The Big Cat" Ladd. And, oh yeah, my buddy, Tight End Fred Arbanas.

  • @markgardner9460

    @markgardner9460

    Ай бұрын

    Bobby Bell is my favorite LB of all-time time!

  • @donnacushman7024
    @donnacushman702421 күн бұрын

    Jim Nance was a BEAST!!!

  • @markgardner9460

    @markgardner9460

    21 күн бұрын

    Can you imagine today's media gushing and singing the praises of him?

  • @Moose46316
    @Moose46316Ай бұрын

    I love this channel

  • @markgardner9460

    @markgardner9460

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you - I appreciate that. Any ideas for future videos?

  • @michaelmurphy4387
    @michaelmurphy4387Ай бұрын

    Love your Denver jersey.

  • @markgardner9460

    @markgardner9460

    Ай бұрын

    Thanks, Michael. It's the oldest look to old school NFL that I have. I'd like to pick up some more from this era.

  • @denisceballos9745
    @denisceballos9745Ай бұрын

    I remember them all, the only one I’d add to the list of AFL great RBs would be Charlie Smith of the Raiders. I believe you mentioned Matt Snell and also Pete Banaszak. .

  • @markgardner9460

    @markgardner9460

    Ай бұрын

    He was a terrific receiver, too!

  • @tygrkhat4087

    @tygrkhat4087

    Ай бұрын

    Wray Carlton of the Bills is another.

  • @denisceballos9745

    @denisceballos9745

    Ай бұрын

    @@markgardner9460The Heidi Game

  • @docnoc66
    @docnoc66Ай бұрын

    Hi Mark - put on my Steve Grogan home Pats home tog … Lookie Lookie here comes cookie 🍪

  • @markgardner9460

    @markgardner9460

    Ай бұрын

    Great rhyme! That's a cool jersey, too!

  • @michaelleroy9281
    @michaelleroy9281Ай бұрын

    Jim Nance should be right up near the top

  • @tygrkhat4087
    @tygrkhat4087Ай бұрын

    Cookie Gilchrist's 243 yard game against the Jets in 1963 was the pro football record for most yards rushed in a game until it was broken in 1973 when OJ Simpson rushed for 250 yards against the Patriots.

  • @markgardner9460

    @markgardner9460

    Ай бұрын

    Actually, Willie Ellison of the Rams rushed for 247 yards against the Saints in a December 1971 game to break Gilchrist's record.

  • @drbonesshow1
    @drbonesshow1Ай бұрын

    If Dickie Post hadn't taken such a beating he'd be an 8000 yard rusher. He was certainly exciting to watch. When they played game tape Ron Mix his HOF blocker said, "I wanna see Dickie!": kzread.info/dash/bejne/fJmWpsSYmNC7e5c.html

  • @robbiesdad1

    @robbiesdad1

    Ай бұрын

    always love watching Dickie post Vids.

  • @bugsy9007
    @bugsy9007Ай бұрын

    Surprised Keith Lincoln got no mention. He was better than Dickie Post.

  • @markgardner9460

    @markgardner9460

    Ай бұрын

    I only had grainy video footage of Lincoln, so I decided not to utilize it.

  • @dukewilson14
    @dukewilson14Ай бұрын

    I can see an argument for Paul Lowe being number 1, but I'm going with Cookie Gilchrist. I think he is a top 50 runningback in NFL/AFL history due to his power and dominant, albeit short peak with the Bills.

  • @markgardner9460

    @markgardner9460

    Ай бұрын

    Thanks for your take! I actually have Gilchrist ranked higher on my personal RB list - what a monster.

  • @anonymike8280

    @anonymike8280

    Күн бұрын

    His peak was normal, not short. RB's have a short career. Hit 30, and they hit the wall, most of them.

  • @stevenzimmerman4057
    @stevenzimmerman405729 күн бұрын

    I thought Boozer and Snell were very good RB for the Jets.Snell had a career high rushing of 948 in 1964 his rookie year, and Boozer's career high was 831 in 73 Snell's highlight is obviously the 121 yards rushing in SB 3! Their best year together was 69 when they both had over 600 yards Snell had 4285 yards rushing 1057 carries Boozer 1291 for 5135 they both had about the same yards per attempt 4.0-4.1 but what really surprised me is Snell had 24 TD rushing and 7 receiving 31 total but Boozer had 54 TD rushing and 12 receiving 66 total..huge difference!

  • @markgardner9460

    @markgardner9460

    29 күн бұрын

    I would have thought that Snell would have been the go-to goal line guy. Great stat digging, Steven!!

  • @stevenzimmerman4057

    @stevenzimmerman4057

    29 күн бұрын

    @@markgardner9460 You know I love stats, Mark!

  • @stevenzimmerman4057

    @stevenzimmerman4057

    29 күн бұрын

    As a side note the Jets kept Snell his last couple of years because he was a excellent pass blocker for Namath!

  • @markgardner9460

    @markgardner9460

    28 күн бұрын

    Snell is 6th place all-time...and made the list despite only playing 6 years in the AFL.

  • @stevenzimmerman4057

    @stevenzimmerman4057

    28 күн бұрын

    @@markgardner9460 Snell or Boozer? Boozer had better stats but for one game I would pick Snell I believe!

  • @seanlassiter7261
    @seanlassiter7261Ай бұрын

    Simpson, Csonka. Were post AFL

  • @markgardner9460

    @markgardner9460

    Ай бұрын

    Simpson played in the AFL during the 1969 season and Csonka in 1968 and 1969. Their footage shown in this video was taken from the 1969 season.

  • @steveharris7323
    @steveharris7323Ай бұрын

    Billy Cannon! The AFL's first marquee player!

  • @markgardner9460

    @markgardner9460

    Ай бұрын

    Abner Haynes is my choice. Although Cannon came into the league with much fanfare, it was Haynes who put up the better numbers on the field. It should be noted that Cannon's signing resulted in more fans attending and watching games on tv than what would have otherwise been the case. Thanks for your take.

  • @johnm8096
    @johnm8096Ай бұрын

    Keith Lincoln was also a very good running back in the AFL.

  • @markgardner9460

    @markgardner9460

    Ай бұрын

    Yes he was. I couldn't locate game footage of him, unfortunately.

  • @stefanomagaddino6868

    @stefanomagaddino6868

    Ай бұрын

    @@markgardner9460 Try the Afl Championship game in Buffalo 1963. When Mike Stratton demolished Keith Lincoln.

  • @ianrobertsson
    @ianrobertssonАй бұрын

    You left out Hewritt Dixon

  • @markgardner9460

    @markgardner9460

    Ай бұрын

    He scored a touchdown in the second to last clip of the video.

  • @anonymike8280
    @anonymike8280Күн бұрын

    Carlton "Cookie" Gilchrist is the Hall of Famer _par excellence_ in this group. I know Canton is the NFL Hall of Fame, but what Gilchrist did in the Canadian game before later playing American football should carry some weight even if the numbers aren't counted. Not just anybody could get 900 and more yards in a 14-game season four years in row the way the game was played back then. Gilchrist belongs as a veteran or historic player, no questions asked. What kind of mindless, heartless bean counters are in change of the process, I don't know. They have even failed in their bean counting with this guy.

  • @markgardner9460

    @markgardner9460

    Күн бұрын

    Cookie was nominated for the CFL Hall of Fame, but he refused entrance, so my guess is that the Pro Football Hall of Fame decided "What's the use? He could turn us down, too." and simply decided not to vote him in.

  • @anonymike8280

    @anonymike8280

    Күн бұрын

    @@markgardner9460 Gilchrist is deceased. This may change the legal situation. No one ever asked Abraham Lincoln if he wanted to be in the wrestling Hall of Fame, as far as I know. Gilchrist may have turned down the CFL because he thought he belonged in the American football Hall of Fame. He may have thought that he was unfairly kept out of the American game primarily because he never played collegiate football and therefore was forced to play in Canada. He does belong in the American hall as an historic player. Not just recognition for him. He stands in for all. It's often like that, one stands for all. Over a four year span he was the third best running back in American football behind Jim Brown and Jim Taylor. It's a short career. Four years is an eternity in professional football.

  • @markgardner9460

    @markgardner9460

    Күн бұрын

    From what I read about Gilchrist, he turned it down because he thought that he was unfairly treated including racist issues.

  • @Paul11B2P
    @Paul11B2PАй бұрын

    👍👍👍

  • @scottblake7768

    @scottblake7768

    18 күн бұрын

    Exactly, Keith Lincoln was an important part of the Chargers offense.

  • @alfonsecoppola5938
    @alfonsecoppola593815 күн бұрын

    cannon,tolar,lincoln,great players in old AFL

  • @markgardner9460

    @markgardner9460

    15 күн бұрын

    I wish they would get more credit.

  • @surfshack2
    @surfshack2Ай бұрын

    Dickie Post was awesome. How long did he play in the league?

  • @markgardner9460

    @markgardner9460

    Ай бұрын

    '67-'69, then played in the NFL during the '70 & '71 seasons.

  • @surfshack2

    @surfshack2

    Ай бұрын

    @@markgardner9460 Yeah I just read he had to retire early due to knee problems

  • @markgardner9460

    @markgardner9460

    Ай бұрын

    Who knows how much longer he could have played with the aid of modern medicine.

  • @surfshack2

    @surfshack2

    Ай бұрын

    @@markgardner9460 Gale Sayers hated his surgeon for screwing his knee surgery up.

  • @larryhillman3813
    @larryhillman381328 күн бұрын

    These players are not in the Hall of Fame because of their playing in the old AFL which will never get the respect it deserves from prejudiced NFL partisans. Look at the way Joe Namath and the Jets were ridiculed by the old NFL and the Press. The same happened to Lenny Dawson and the Chiefs the next year.

  • @markgardner9460

    @markgardner9460

    27 күн бұрын

    Thanks for you take - appreciated! If a player is on any NFL All-Decade Team, it's almost a sure lock for induction into the Hall of Fame, but it's amazing how many are not inducted from the AFL.

  • @keithsowder4308
    @keithsowder4308Ай бұрын

    Great stuff again !

  • @markgardner9460

    @markgardner9460

    Ай бұрын

    Thanks, Keith!!

  • @anonymike8280
    @anonymike8280Күн бұрын

    How come no honorable mention for Pete Banaszak? He was as good as some on the list and maybe the best short-yardage back in the game during his time.

  • @markgardner9460

    @markgardner9460

    Күн бұрын

    AFL history for Pete covered 1966-1969 when he only had 5 rushing touchdowns and 1,133 rushing yards. Those numbers don't come close to cutting it for honorable mention.

  • @anonymike8280

    @anonymike8280

    Күн бұрын

    @@markgardner9460 ​ @markgardner9460 Bean counting. He had as many AFL yards per season pre-merger as some of the backs you gave honorable mention to.

  • @markgardner9460

    @markgardner9460

    Күн бұрын

    He never topped 377 rushing yards in any AFL season, so that's not accurate.

  • @anonymike8280

    @anonymike8280

    Күн бұрын

    @@markgardner9460 Sorry, it's not a reach. Too much bean counting, not enough historian.

  • @shawnarcher9565
    @shawnarcher956529 күн бұрын

    cookie gilchrist could have played in any era of football.

  • @markgardner9460

    @markgardner9460

    29 күн бұрын

    I agree!

  • @jstube36
    @jstube36Ай бұрын

    Always a lot of misconceptions about the AFL being just a pass-happy league. The Jets ran the ball over 40 times vs the Colts in SB III. Snell could have arguably been the MVP in that game. In SB IV, the Chiefs ran for over 150 yards against a great Vikings defense. The AFL teams beating the NFL at it's own game.

  • @markgardner9460

    @markgardner9460

    Ай бұрын

    Those games were played in the last 2 years of the AFL's existence. They were becoming more of an offensive-balanced league by then. However, earlier the variance between the 2 leagues was stark. In '64, NFL teams averaged 27.7 passes per game and 19.9 passing td's per year while the AFL averaged 33.5 passes per game and 23.8 passing touchdowns per year. Certain pass-happy teams like the Jets, Chargers and Oilers made the difference even more noticeable.

  • @jstube36

    @jstube36

    Ай бұрын

    @@markgardner9460 My point was that the AFL ran the ball more than people think. in '61 The Oilers had the leading Passer(Blanda), and the leading runner(Cannon). The Dallas Texans/KC Chiefs ran more than they passed in every AFL season but one. And six time they totaled over 2000 yards on the ground. In the '62 Title game they went to the ground 54 times. FB Keith Lincoln was a one-man gang in the Chargers romp of the Pats in the '63 Game. San Diego put up over 300 yards on the ground that day. Buffalo also ran the ball plenty especially with Cookie. In the '67 AFL Title Game, the Raiders literally ran over Houston with two runners(Daniels, and Dixon) rushing over 100 yards. And SB III and IV showed the AFL was just as capable of grinding it on the ground as the NFL. And a thing about those league averages you mentioned. a lot of that factors in the bottom teams who had to pass more. As they were usually behind in games and had to put it up. But the competitors balanced things out better. Especially in the big games.

  • @jsbc1988
    @jsbc1988Ай бұрын

    Dickie Post would be at the top of this list

  • @markgardner9460

    @markgardner9460

    Ай бұрын

    He didn't make the top 10 career rushing yardage list, although he is prominently featured with a few outstanding runs in this video.

  • @darwinfussle5031
    @darwinfussle5031Ай бұрын

    Would have loved to know what colleges these backs came from

  • @markgardner9460

    @markgardner9460

    Ай бұрын

    Gilchrist didn't go to college, as stated in the video - Daniels went to Prairie View A & M as stated in the video, Haynes went to North Texas as shown on a photo. The 2 RB's colleges that were disclosed were Nance (Syracuse) and Lowe (Oregon State).

  • @darwinfussle5031

    @darwinfussle5031

    Ай бұрын

    @@markgardner9460 i stand corrected

  • @markgardner9460

    @markgardner9460

    Ай бұрын

    I should have mentioned Syracuse and Oregon State, but I just couldn't fit it in without it being awkward.

  • @rejean2744

    @rejean2744

    Ай бұрын

    I saw Czonka, Little and Nance in college for Syracuse vs. Holy Cross.

  • @darwinfussle5031
    @darwinfussle5031Ай бұрын

    How many teams were named Texans and how many named Titans ?

  • @markgardner9460

    @markgardner9460

    Ай бұрын

    '52 and '60 versions of the Dallas Texans, '74 Houston Texans, '78 Austin Texans (semi-pro league), '90 Dallas Texans of the Arena Football League and 2002 Houston Texans.

  • @zcam1969
    @zcam1969Ай бұрын

    mark i am voting for Emerson Boozer 🍺🍺🍺he won the 69 Super Bowl with Joe Nameth

  • @markgardner9460

    @markgardner9460

    Ай бұрын

    Matt Snell got a ring, too.

  • @zcam1969

    @zcam1969

    Ай бұрын

    @@markgardner9460 Mark , Chuck Knoll doesn't get the respect that he deserves . i'm just saying .

  • @darrylguilford4061

    @darrylguilford4061

    Ай бұрын

    Emerson Boozer was a good back, but it was Matt Snell who was the "big gun" in Super bowl 3. Matt had 121 yards on 30 carries . Boozer 10 carries 19 yards. Also Boozer was hurt most of that 1968 season. ( 69 Super Bowl)

  • @zcam1969

    @zcam1969

    Ай бұрын

    @@darrylguilford4061 who was the wide receiver on that 69 team

  • @zcam1969

    @zcam1969

    Ай бұрын

    @@markgardner9460 mark ,nameth tossed a TD pass to a receiver in SB III ,Who caught that ball .?Lance Alworth

  • @rejean2744
    @rejean2744Ай бұрын

    Billy Cannon ? carl Garrett ?

  • @markgardner9460

    @markgardner9460

    Ай бұрын

    Garrett only played one year in the AFL and Billy Cannon was outside of the Top 10 all-time AFL rushing yardage list.

  • @user-hu5iw4lb4x
    @user-hu5iw4lb4xАй бұрын

    Hey my brother thanks so much for these posts they’re awesome not exaggerating 👍❤️

  • @markgardner9460

    @markgardner9460

    Ай бұрын

    Glad you like them! Thanks!

  • @michaelleroy9281
    @michaelleroy9281Ай бұрын

    Mike Garrett should be near the top

  • @markgardner9460

    @markgardner9460

    Ай бұрын

    He only played 4 years in the AFL and is outside of the top 10.

  • @tommythomason6187
    @tommythomason6187Ай бұрын

    Nance was a wrecking ball.

  • @markgardner9460

    @markgardner9460

    Ай бұрын

    When Linebackers get bowled over, you know that DB's have absolutely no chance.

  • @gregggoodnight9889
    @gregggoodnight9889Ай бұрын

    Where is Billy Cannon?

  • @markgardner9460

    @markgardner9460

    Ай бұрын

    With 2,455 rushing yards he is outside of the top 10 AFL rushing yardage list. He is one of only 4 runners to rush for at least 200 yards in a single AFL game.

  • @stefanomagaddino6868

    @stefanomagaddino6868

    Ай бұрын

    In jail !

  • @tomneff7030

    @tomneff7030

    Ай бұрын

    Cannon led Houston to the first 2 AFL championships. They played for a third and list in the first ever sudden death overtime .When he was healthy there was Noone better. Scored the winning TD in both of Houstons first 2 championships.

  • @gregggoodnight9889

    @gregggoodnight9889

    29 күн бұрын

    @@tomneff7030 agreed. Thanks for the info.

  • @timdrhookmccracken
    @timdrhookmccracken7 күн бұрын

    No Honorable Mention for Keith Lincoln? WHAAAAT?!?!?! 8th in AFL career rushing, 4th in Yards per attempt, 15th in Total TDs, arguably the single greatest Championship game performance EVER! But not as Notable as Paul Robinson or Tank Homes, apparently? BOOOOOOOOO

  • @markgardner9460

    @markgardner9460

    7 күн бұрын

    I've got to draw the line somewhere, pal. These videos are extremely labor intensive to produce. Sorry about Lincoln, but I simply can not include everyone who may merit consideration for honorable mention.

  • @lisacateyes53
    @lisacateyes53Ай бұрын

    Paul Lowe, Charger great, #23