1962 Dallas Texans season
The 1962 Dallas Texans season was the third and final season of Lamar Hunt's American Football League (AFL) franchise before its relocation to Kansas City from Dallas.
| 1962 Dallas Texans season | |
|---|---|
| Owner | Lamar Hunt |
| General manager | Jack Steadman |
| Head coach | Hank Stram |
| Home field | Cotton Bowl |
| Local radio | WFAA |
| Results | |
| Record | 11–3 |
| Division place | 1st AFL Western |
| Playoff finish | Won AFL Championship (at Oilers) 20–17 (2OT) |
| AFL All-Stars | QB Len Dawson HB Abner Haynes FB Curtis McClinton G Marvin Terrell OT Jerry Cornelison OT Jim Tyrer TE Fred Arbanas DB Dave Grayson LB E.J. Holub DT Jerry Mays DT Mel Branch LB Sherrill Headrick |
The Texans won their first AFL championship (and only title in Dallas) when they defeated their intrastate rivals, the two-time defending champion Houston Oilers, 20–17 in double overtime—a game which now stands as the second longest game in pro football history and the longest in AFL history.
Coach Hank Stram was named the AFL Coach of the Year and RB Curtis McClinton was named AFL Rookie of the Year. Haynes became the franchise's first 1,000-yard rusher, concluding the season with 1,049 yards and an AFL-high 13 rushing TDs.
The Texans set an AFL record for completion percentage in a season (60.6%). They led the league in both points scored (389), fewest points allowed (233), and total touchdowns (50; 29 passing, 21 rushing) in 1962.