The American Football League, established in 1960, was innovative both in its commitment to finding talented, overlooked players--particularly those who played for historically Black colleges and universities--and in the decision by team owners to share television revenues.
In Mavericks, Money and Men, football historian Charles Ross chronicles the AFL\'s key events, including Buck Buchanan becoming the first overall draft pick in 1963, and the 1965 boycott led by Black players.
The American Football League, established in 1960, was innovative both in its commitment to finding talented, overlooked players--particularly those who played for historically Black colleges and universities--and in the decision by team owners to share television revenues
