Historian
07-05-2003, 07:22 AM
This is a new release on DVD from NFL Films. Its a bit pricy, (34.95 at Circuit City) but is well worth it, as it is three discs. Disc one is about NFL, disc two is about the AFL, and disc three is about the merger. The AFL disc fascinates me. It has footage never before seen, such as warmups, an analysis of the AFL stadiums, and even highlights of OJs first game against the New York Jets in 1969. For old timers like myself, this is a must.
I always wondered why there were never many highlights from the early sixties of the Bills. DUH!!! Its because AFL films didnt start shooting the games until 67 or 68. Before that, the AFL teams highlight reels were put together by the team in conjunction with local banks and merchants, ie, Twin Fair, Bank of Buffalo, and Liberty Bank. The beauty of this set, is that there are a lot of scenes that the AFL never used, because it shows players
screwing up, which is not the image the league wanted to convey, hence, the footage was never used.
This set is a real treasure for anyone who has been following football for several decades. I wholeheartedly recomend it.
I always wondered why there were never many highlights from the early sixties of the Bills. DUH!!! Its because AFL films didnt start shooting the games until 67 or 68. Before that, the AFL teams highlight reels were put together by the team in conjunction with local banks and merchants, ie, Twin Fair, Bank of Buffalo, and Liberty Bank. The beauty of this set, is that there are a lot of scenes that the AFL never used, because it shows players
screwing up, which is not the image the league wanted to convey, hence, the footage was never used.
This set is a real treasure for anyone who has been following football for several decades. I wholeheartedly recomend it.