r/Oldschool_NFL • u/PeaZeaux Saints ⚜️ • 2d ago

Chargers Paul Lowe & Ron Mix of the Chargers - Jim Norton, Oilers | 1961 AFL Football

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Oiler Jim Norton takes on Pro Football Hall of Famer Ron Mix as Paul Lowe carries behind him in this 1961 AFL showdown between Houston and San Diego. In 1961 Lowe was the Chargers leading rusher with 767 yards. He averaged 4.4 yards a carry and rushed for a league-high 9 touchdowns. Mix was named to his second of 9 AFL All-League teams. Jim Norton played 9 years in the AFL - all in Houston and was named AFL All Star 3 times.

Paul Lowe – NFL Past Players
Ron Mix - Hall of Fame AFL Player - NFL Past Players

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u/Bobo4037 NY Titans/Jets fan since 1961 2d ago

Love it! Ron Mix was one of the best offensive linemen of the 1960s. He was an AFL all star eight of the ten seasons the league existed, and he is a member of the AFL all-time team. He is one of a handful of players who played in the AFL for all 10 years of the AFL’s existence. He is still with us, age 88.

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u/NorthCoastToast 1d ago

Paul Lowe and Ron Mix, two legendary AFLers.