With this weekend’s matchup against the Boston Patriots designated a Legacy Game, we figured we’d give you a shot at a little Broncos trivia from their inaugural season — 1960.
In the 50th season of Broncos football, plenty has changed. But do you know just how much? Take a look at the following 10 questions, and then click to see the answers after the jump.
1) Who was the Broncos’ first pick in the inaugural AFL draft?
2) What was the first player transaction in franchise history?
3) What did original Bronco Bud McFadin once say about the team’s 1960 uniform socks?
4) What is the origin of the name “Denver Broncos?”
5) Who won the first-ever regular season AFL game, and what was the score?
6) Who was the head coach of the Broncos in 1960?
7) The Broncos are one of only two original AFL teams to have never changed their name or moved to a different city. What is the other team?
8] What two players from 1960s teams have had their jersey numbers retired, and what were their numbers?
9) How much did a Broncos season ticket on the 50-yard line cost in 1960?
10) How much did a gallon of gasoline cost in 1960?
Think about your answers, then click to see if you were right after the jump.
1) Roger LeClerc — a center and kicker from Trinity College in Connecticut.
2) After the 1960 draft, Denver swapped fullback Jack Spikes of TCU to the Dallas Texans — now the Kansas City Chiefs — for Baylor defensive back Austin “Goose” Gonsoulin. Gonsoulin was one of the original four Ring of Fame inductees.
3) “They were the most ridiculous things I ever saw in my life!” The Broncos will of course don the socks on Sunday, and personally I couldn’t be more excited.
4) In January, 1960, the club held a “name-the-team” contest — 500 entries were submitted. Ward M. Vining of Lakewood had the winning entry. Denver’s professional baseball team also went by the Broncos in 1921.
5) That’s right, the Broncos won the first-ever AFL regular-season game against the Boston Patriots on September 9, 1960. The score was 13-10.
6) Frank Filchock. He coached the team for two seasons.
7) The Buffalo Bills.
8] Frank Tripucka (No. 18) and Floyd Little (No. 44).
9) $31.50
10) 25 cents.
If you got five of those answers correct, that’s pretty impressive.
So now when you see the Broncos wear their 1960 throwback uniforms on Sunday, you can think a little more about just how much has changed since then.
-Gray Caldwell, DenverBroncos.com
Tags: 1960, AFL, Boston Patriots, Denver Broncos, Week 5
well that score is kind of what i got us winning by i say we win 10-3
I want a BonFire!
I hate Brown and Yellow. But I don’t care what uniform we’re wearing, just as long as we win.
next week is going to be a tough game. but coach mcdaniels knows brady like the back of his hand and you have to like that advantage. we should blitz all day like the jets did to him. if we do this we might not need to score many points. moreno runs for a td and marshall catches another td. doom gets another sack an bailey picks off brady. prater kicks the game winner, broncos win 17-14.
Great post….However, all of us ‘old timers know that Floyd Little wasn’t drafted until ’67 therefore question #8 has a flaw. No big deal….I think I was able to answer 3…Love this old trivia stuff. Love when the Broncos are 4-0.
GO BRONCOS!!!! South Stands Forever!!! The Orange Crush Lives!!
That’s right raidrhadr Floyd was the 6th overall pick in the 1967 Draft.
Just a thought.
I do believe this is going to be a very, very good game. However, it’s one I truley believe the warriors will win.
I never look ahead for other opponents, but I think the big ol’ “O.k. here we go boys” game is going to be against San Diego on Monday night football.
Just my thoughts!
……you know you’re a true fan when it’s Tuesday morning and your stomach is already turning for Sunday lol!
GO GET EM’ BOYS!
This was a great post. I really want to go to the game, but can’t! I was going so crazy Sunday my wife was taking pictures of me on her cell phone. I was so excited I got her excited. (She usually roots for whoever is against my team in any sport.)
LOL BroncoWildKansan!
In Illinois that’s grounds for divorce! LOL!
Thanks raidrhadr and monodono –
Good call. I meant to phrase it “from 1960s teams” as opposed to just the 1960 team. Thanks for the catch and it has since been fixed.
-Gray
Gary,
Thanks for the great post. I did not do very well but enjoyed reading the answers.
I cannot wait for the game, I love seeing the throwback uniforms and it should be an excellent game.
Uggh. Those uniforms were burnt once for a reason.
Its those socks thats going to kill me ( LOL ) Some of these sports analyst now are starting to change there tune about the BRONCOS,and if they get, opps sorry- when they get this win and go 5-0 on sunday even wearing the throw back uniform, then will they know this team is for real then? if not who cares, we here in bronco land all know who we are. It will be a great game to watch coach McD beat his old boss. BRONCOS 24-PATS 16 .
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