What is houston oilers?

The Houston Oilers were a professional American football team that played in Houston, Texas, from 1960 to 1996. Originally part of the American Football League (AFL), they later joined the National Football League (NFL) following the AFL-NFL merger in 1970.

• History: The Oilers were founded by Bud Adams and were one of the eight original AFL teams. They achieved early success in the AFL, winning the first two league championships in 1960 and 1961, led by quarterback George Blanda.

• AFL Era: During their time in the AFL, the Oilers were known for their high-powered offense and exciting games. Key players included Blanda, Billy Cannon, and Charlie Hennigan.

• NFL Era: After the AFL-NFL merger, the Oilers had periods of success, particularly in the late 1970s and late 1980s/early 1990s. However, they never reached the Super Bowl.

• Luv Ya Blue: In the late 1970s, under coach Bum Phillips and with players like Earl Campbell, the Oilers experienced a surge in popularity, creating the "Luv Ya Blue" era, marked by strong fan support and exciting playoff runs that ultimately fell short.

• Warren Moon Era: The late 1980s and early 1990s saw the rise of quarterback Warren Moon and a high-octane offense coached by Jerry Glanville. This era featured exciting, but ultimately unsuccessful, playoff appearances.

• Relocation: In 1997, owner Bud Adams moved the team to Tennessee, where they were renamed the Tennessee Oilers. Later, the team became the Tennessee Titans. The relocation was controversial and left Houston without an NFL team until the Houston Texans were established in 2002.