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Which AFL team had the first overall pick in the 1960 draft?

  • Boston Patriots

  • New York Titans

  • Buffalo Bills

  • Houston Oilers

Answer

The Boston Patriots held the first overall pick in the 1960 AFL draft. The AFL (American Football League) was a rival league to the NFL (National Football League) that operated from 1960 to 1969. The Patriots used their top pick to select Chuck Fairbanks, a defensive end from Oklahoma. Fairbanks went on to have a successful career in the AFL, playing for the Patriots and the San Diego Chargers.
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