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NFL Team Logo History: Houston Oilers/Tennessee Oilers/Tennessee Titans
1960-1969: Houston Oilers (AFL)
The Houston Oilers were founded in 1960 as one of the original eight teams in the American Football League (AFL). Their logo featured a silhouette of a football player in the center with the word "Oilers" arched above in a red, white, and blue color scheme.
1970-1996: Houston Oilers (NFL)
When the AFL merged with the National Football League (NFL) in 1970, the Houston Oilers became part of the new league. Their logo was updated to a more modern look with a stylized oil derrick in the center and the word "Oilers" below. The color scheme remained red, white, and blue.
1997-1998: Tennessee Oilers
In 1997, the Houston Oilers moved to Nashville, Tennessee, and became the Tennessee Oilers. Their logo was redesigned to feature a stylized "O" with a football inside it and the word "Titans" in the center. The color scheme changed to navy blue, light blue, and red.
1999-Present: Tennessee Titans
In 1999, the Tennessee Oilers changed their name to the Tennessee Titans. Their logo was updated to a new design with a stylized "T" with a football inside it and the word "Titans" below. The color scheme remained navy blue, light blue, and red.
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