This Day in Sports History

On September 9, 1960, the American Football League kicked off its inaugural regular-season game at Nickerson Field in Boston, where the Denver Broncos triumphed over the Boston Patriots 13–10. This marked the beginning of a transformative era in professional football, as the AFL introduced competitive structures like national TV contracts and better player pay. These changes ultimately paved the way for the historic AFL–NFL merger and the creation of the Super Bowl