Monday, July 31, 2023

1968 FFE Most Valuable Player: Leroy Kelly

Starting with the the 1963 football season (AFL and NFL combined), I will recognize the player with the highest Relative Fantasy Value (RFV) as that seasons Fantasy Football Encyclopedia Most Valuable Player. You can view an explanation of RFV by clicking HERE.

The 1968 Fantasy Football Encyclopedia Most Valuable Player is Cleveland Browns running back Leroy Kelly.

Leroy Kelly
Running Back
Born: May 20, 1942 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
College: Morgan State University
Drafted: Cleveland Browns in the 8th round (110th overall) of the 1964 National Football League (NFL) Draft

In the 1968 season, Kelly scored 302.96 fantasy points with a Relative Fantasy Value (RFV) of 170.26 for the Cleveland Browns. He played He played in 14 games with 1,239 rushing yards (NFL league leader) and 16 rushing touchdowns (NFL league leader). He also had 22 receptions for 297 receiving yards and 4 receiving touchdowns. Additionally, he had 34 passing yards and 1 passing touchdown. His best game of the season was a 44.10 fantasy point performance in Week 9 (see Game by Game Breakdown for details).

Sunday, July 30, 2023

1968 FFE Player of the Year: Leroy Kelly

Starting with the 1963 football season (AFL and NFL combined), I will recognize the top scoring player as that seasons Fantasy Football Encyclopedia Player of the Year
This award will be based on total fantasy points scored that season.

The 1968 Fantasy Football Encyclopedia Player of the Year is Cleveland Browns running back Leroy Kelly.

Leroy Kelly
Running Back
Born: May 20, 1942 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
College: Morgan State University
Drafted: Cleveland Browns in the 8th round (110th overall) of the 1964 National Football League (NFL) Draft

In the 1968 season, Kelly scored 302.96 fantasy points for the Cleveland Browns. He played He played in 14 games with 1,239 rushing yards (NFL league leader) and 16 rushing touchdowns (NFL league leader). He also had 22 receptions for 297 receiving yards and 4 receiving touchdowns. Additionally, he had 34 passing yards and 1 passing touchdown. His best game of the season was a 44.10 fantasy point performance in Week 9 (see Game by Game Breakdown for details).

Saturday, July 29, 2023

1968 FFE Rookie of the Year: Paul Robinson

Starting with the 1963 football season (AFL and NFL combined), I will recognize the top scoring rookie as that seasons 

The 1968 Fantasy Football Encyclopedia Rookie of the Year is Cincinnati Bengals running back Paul Robinson.

Paul Harvey Robinson
Running Back
Born: December 19, 1944 in Tucson, Arizona
College: University of Arizona
Drafted: Cincinnati Bengals in the 3rd round (82nd overall) of the 1968 American Football League (AFL) Draft.

In the 1968 season, Robinson scored 193.10 fantasy points for the Cincinnati Bengals. He played in 14 games with 1,023 rushing yards and 8 rushing touchdowns. He also had 24 receptions for 128 receiving yards and 1 receiving touchdown. His best game of the season was a 39.40 fantasy point performance in Week 9 (see Game by Game Breakdown for details)

Friday, July 28, 2023

1967 FFE All-Pro Team

Along with naming a Fantasy Football Encyclopedia Player of the Year and Most Valuable Player winner for each season starting in 1963, I also wanted to recognize the other outstanding players from each individual season. Each All-Pro Team (1st and 2nd Team) will have one quarterback, two running backs, three wide receivers and one tight end. Here is the 1967 Fantasy Football Encyclopedia All-Pro Team. Fantasy points are shown in ( ). 

Thursday, July 27, 2023

1967 FFE All-Rookie Team

Along with naming a Fantasy Football Encyclopedia Rookie of the Year winner for each season starting in 1963, I also wanted to recognize the other outstanding rookies from each individual season. Each All-Rookie Team will have one quarterback, two running backs, three wide receivers and one tight end. Here is the 1967 Fantasy Football Encyclopedia All-Rookie Team. Fantasy points are shown in ( ). 

Wednesday, July 26, 2023

1967 FFE Most Valuable Player: Don Maynard

Starting with the the 1963 football season (AFL and NFL combined), I will recognize the player with the highest Relative Fantasy Value (RFV) as that seasons Fantasy Football Encyclopedia Most Valuable Player. You can view an explanation of RFV by clicking HERE.

The 1967 Fantasy Football Encyclopedia Most Valuable Player is New York Jets wide receiver Don Maynard.

Donald Rogers Maynard
Wide Receiver
Born: January 25, 1935 in Crosbyton, Texas
Died: January 10, 2022 in Ruidoso, New Mexico (Age 86)
College: University of Texas at El Paso
Drafted: New York Giants in the 9th round (109th overall) of the 1957 National Football League (NFL) Draft

In the 1967 season, Maynard scored 278.20 fantasy points with a Relative Fantasy Value (RFV) of 179.40 for the New York Jets. He played in 14 games with 71 receptions for 1,434 receiving yards (AFL league leader) and 10 receiving touchdowns. He also had 18 rushing yards. His best game of the season was a 40.60 fantasy point performance in Week 16 (see Game by Game Breakdown for details).

Tuesday, July 25, 2023

1967 FFE Player of the Year: Sonny Jurgensen

Starting with the 1963 football season (AFL and NFL combined), I will recognize the top scoring player as that seasons Fantasy Football Encyclopedia Player of the YearThis award will be based on total fantasy points scored that season.

The 1967 Fantasy Football Encyclopedia Player of the Year is Washington Redskins wide receiver Sonny Jurgensen.

Christian Adolph Jurgensen II
Quarterback
Born: August 23, 1934 in Wilmington, North Carolina
College: Duke University
Drafted: Philadelphia Eagles in the 4th round (43rd overall) of the 1957 National Football League (NFL) Draft

In the 1967 season, Jurgensen scored 320.48 fantasy points for the Washington Redskins. He played He played in 14 games with 3,747 passing yards (NFL league leader) and 31 passing touchdowns (NFL league leader) with 16 interceptions. He also had 46 rushing yards and 2 rushing touchdowns. His best game of the season was a 37.96 fantasy point performance in Week 6 (see Game by Game Breakdown for details).

Monday, July 24, 2023

1967 FFE Rookie of the Year: Dickie Post

Starting with the 1963 football season (AFL and NFL combined), I will recognize the top scoring rookie as that seasons 

The 1967 Fantasy Football Encyclopedia Rookie of the Year is San Diego Chargers running back Dickie Post.

Richard Marvin Post
Running Back
Born: September 27, 1945 in San Pedro, California
College: University of Houston
Drafted: San Diego Chargers in the 4th round (94th overall) of the 1967 American Football League (AFL) Draft.

In the 1967 season, Post scored 174.46 fantasy points for the San Diego Chargers. He played in 13 games with 663 rushing yards and 7 rushing touchdowns. He also had 32 receptions for 278 receiving yards and 1 receiving touchdown. Additionally, he had 9 passing yards. His best game of the season was a 33.80 fantasy point performance in Week 8 (see Game by Game Breakdown for details)

Sunday, July 23, 2023

1966 FFE All-Pro Team

Along with naming a Fantasy Football Encyclopedia Player of the Year and Most Valuable Player winner for each season starting in 1963, I also wanted to recognize the other outstanding players from each individual season. Each All-Pro Team (1st and 2nd Team) will have one quarterback, two running backs, three wide receivers and one tight end. Here is the 1966 Fantasy Football Encyclopedia All-Pro TeamFantasy points are shown in ( ). 

Saturday, July 22, 2023

1966 FFE All-Rookie Team

Along with naming a Fantasy Football Encyclopedia Rookie of the Year winner for each season starting in 1963, I also wanted to recognize the other outstanding rookies from each individual season. Each All-Rookie Team will have one quarterback, two running backs, three wide receivers and one tight end. Here is the 1966 Fantasy Football Encyclopedia All-Rookie TeamFantasy points are shown in ( ). 

Friday, July 21, 2023

1966 FFE Most Valuable Player: Charley Taylor

Starting with the the 1963 football season (AFL and NFL combined), I will recognize the player with the highest Relative Fantasy Value (RFV) as that seasons Fantasy Football Encyclopedia Most Valuable Player. You can view an explanation of RFV by clicking HERE.

The 1966 Fantasy Football Encyclopedia Most Valuable Player is Washington Redskins wide receiver Charley Taylor. He also won the 1966 FFE Player of the Year award and is the second player to win both awards in the same season.

Charles Robert Taylor
Wide Receiver
Born: September 28, 1941 in Grand Prairie, Texas
Died: February 19, 2022 in Virginia (Age 80)
College: Arizona State University
Drafted: Washington Redskins in the 1st round (3rd overall) of the 1964 National Football League (NFL) Draft, Houston Oilers in the 2nd round (9th overall) of the 1964 American Football League (AFL) Draft

In the 1966 season, Taylor scored 300.10 fantasy points with a Relative Fantasy Value (RFV) of 209.70 for the Washington Redskins. He played He played in 14 games with 72 receptions (NFL league leader) for 1,119 receiving yards and 12 receiving touchdowns. He also had 262 rushing yards and 3 rushing touchdowns. His best game of the season was a 42.90 fantasy point performance in Week 10 (see Game by Game Breakdown for details).

Thursday, July 20, 2023

1966 FFE Player of the Year: Charley Taylor

Starting with the 1963 football season (AFL and NFL combined), I will recognize the top scoring player as that seasons Fantasy Football Encyclopedia Player of the Year
This award will be based on total fantasy points scored that season.

The 1966 Fantasy Football Encyclopedia Player of the Year is Washington Redskins wide receiver Charley Taylor. 

Charles Robert Taylor
Wide Receiver
Born: September 28, 1941 in Grand Prairie, Texas
Died: February 19, 2022 in Virginia (Age 80)
College: Arizona State University
Drafted: Washington Redskins in the 1st round (3rd overall) of the 1964 National Football League (NFL) Draft, Houston Oilers in the 2nd round (9th overall) of the 1964 American Football League (AFL) Draft

In the 1966 season, Taylor scored 300.10 fantasy points for the Washington Redskins. He played He played in 14 games with 72 receptions (NFL league leader) for 1,119 receiving yards and 12 receiving touchdowns. He also had 262 rushing yards and 3 rushing touchdowns. His best game of the season was a 42.90 fantasy point performance in Week 10 (see Game by Game Breakdown for details).

Wednesday, July 19, 2023

1966 FFE Rookie of the Year: Bobby Burnett

Starting with the the 1963 football season (AFL and NFL combined), I will recognize the top scoring rookie as that seasons 

The 1966 Fantasy Football Encyclopedia Rookie of the Year is Buffalo Bills running back Bobby Burnett.

Robert Clell Burnett
Running Back
Born: January 4, 1930 in Clinton, Arkansas
Died: October 1, 2016 in Marion, Illinois (Age 73)
College: University of Arkansas
Drafted: Buffalo Bills in the 4th round (33rd overall) of the 1966 American Football League (AFL) Draft, Chicago Bears in the 10th round (152nd overall) of the 1966 National Football League (NFL) Draft

In the 1966 season, Burnett scored 200.50 fantasy points for the Buffalo Bills. He played in 14 games with 766 rushing yards and 4 rushing touchdowns. He also had 34 receptions for 419 receiving yards and 4 receiving touchdowns. His best game of the season was a 27.20 fantasy point performance in Week 10 (see Game by Game Breakdown for details)

Tuesday, July 18, 2023

1965 FFE All-Pro Team

Along with naming a Fantasy Football Encyclopedia Player of the Year and Most Valuable Player winner for each season starting in 1963, I also wanted to recognize the other outstanding players from each individual season. Each All-Pro Team (1st and 2nd Team) will have one quarterback, two running backs, three wide receivers and one tight end. Here is the 1965 Fantasy Football Encyclopedia All-Pro Team

Monday, July 17, 2023

1965 FFE All-Rookie Team

Along with naming a Fantasy Football Encyclopedia Rookie of the Year winner for each season starting in 1963, I also wanted to recognize the other outstanding rookies from each individual season. Each All-Rookie Team will have one quarterback, two running backs, three wide receivers and one tight end. Here is the 1965 Fantasy Football Encyclopedia All-Rookie Team

Sunday, July 16, 2023

1965 FFE Most Valuable Player: Lance Alworth

Starting with the the 1963 football season (AFL and NFL combined), I will recognize the player with the highest Relative Fantasy Value (RFV) as that seasons Fantasy Football Encyclopedia Most Valuable Player. You can view an explanation of RFV by clicking HERE.

The 1965 Fantasy Football Encyclopedia Most Valuable Player is San Diego Chargers wide receiver Lance Alworth.

Lance Dwight Alworth 
Wide Receiver
Born: August 3, 1940 in Houston, Texas
College: University of Arkansas
Drafted: San Francisco 49ers in the 1st round (8th overall) of the 1962 National Football League (NFL) Draft, Oakland Raiders in the 2nd round (9th overall) of the 1962 American Football League (AFL) Draft.

In the 1965 season, Alworth scored 312.00 fantasy points with a Relative Fantasy Value (RFV) of 237.60 for the San Diego Chargers. He played in 14 games with 69 receptions for 1,602 receiving yards (AFL league leader) and 14 receiving touchdowns (AFL league leader). He also had -12 rushing yardsHis best game of the season was a 36.80 fantasy point performance in Week 5 (see Game by Game Breakdown for details).

Saturday, July 15, 2023

1965 FFE Player of the Year: Jim Brown

Starting with the 1963 football season (AFL and NFL combined), I will recognize the top scoring player as that seasons Fantasy Football Encyclopedia Player of the Year
This award will be based on total fantasy points scored that season.

The 1965 Fantasy Football Encyclopedia Player of the Year is Cleveland Browns running back Jim Brown.

James Nathaniel Brown
Running Back
Born: February 17, 1936 in St. Simons Island, Georgia
Died: May 18, 2023 in Los Angeles, California (Age 87)
College: Syracuse University
Drafted: Cleveland Browns in the 1st round (6th overall) of the 1957 National Football League (NFL) Draft

In the 1965 season, Hennigan scored 354.76 fantasy points for the Cleveland Browns. He played He played in 14 games with 1,544 rushing yards (NFL league leader) and 17 rushing touchdowns (NFL league leader). He also had 34 receptions for 328 receiving yards and 4 receiving touchdowns. His best game of the season was a 44.00 fantasy point performance in Week 11 (see Game by Game Breakdown for details).

Friday, July 14, 2023

1965 FFE Rookie of the Year: Gale Sayers

Starting with the the 1963 football season (AFL and NFL combined), I will recognize the top scoring rookie as that seasons 
Fantasy Football Encyclopedia Rookie of the Year. This award will be based on total fantasy points scored that season.

The 1965 Fantasy Football Encyclopedia Rookie of the Year is Chicago Bears running back Gale Sayers.

Gale Eugene Sayers
Running Back
Born: May 30, 1943 in Wichita, Kansas
Died: September 23, 2020 in Wakarusa, Indiana (Age 77)
College: University of Kansas
Drafted: Chicago Bears in the 1st round (4th overall) of the 1965 National Football League (NFL) Draft, Kansas City Chiefs in the 1st round (5th overall) of the 1965 American Football League (AFL) Draft

In the 1965 season, Sayers scored 304.52 fantasy points for the Chicago Bears and was the 2nd ranked running back in points scored. He played in 14 games with 867 rushing yards and 14 rushing touchdowns. He also had 29 receptions for 507 receiving yards and 6 receiving touchdowns. Additionally, he had 53 passing yards and 1 passing touchdown with 1 interception and 1 kick return touchdown along with 1 punt return touchdown. His best game of the season was a 58.20 fantasy point performance in Week 13 (see Game by Game Breakdown for details)

Thursday, July 13, 2023

1964 FFE All-Pro Team

Along with naming a Fantasy Football Encyclopedia Player of the Year and Most Valuable Player winner for each season starting in 1963, I also wanted to recognize the other outstanding players from each individual season. Each All-Pro Team (1st and 2nd Team) will have one quarterback, two running backs, three wide receivers and one tight end. Here is the 1964 Fantasy Football Encyclopedia All-Pro Team

1964 FFE All-Rookie Team

Along with naming a Fantasy Football Encyclopedia Rookie of the Year winner for each season starting in 1963, I also wanted to recognize the other outstanding rookies from each individual season. Each All-Rookie Team will have one quarterback, two running backs, three wide receivers and one tight end. Here is the 1964 Fantasy Football Encyclopedia All-Rookie Team

Wednesday, July 12, 2023

1964 FFE Most Valuable Player: Charlie Hennigan

Starting with the the 1963 football season (AFL and NFL combined), I will recognize the player with the highest Relative Fantasy Value (RFV) as that seasons Fantasy Football Encyclopedia Most Valuable Player. You can view an explanation of RFV by clicking HERE.

The second Fantasy Football Encyclopedia Most Valuable Player is Houston Oilers wide receiver Charlie Hennigan. He also won the 1964 FFE Player of the Year award and is the first player to win both awards in the same season.

Charles Taylor Hennigan
Wide Receiver
Born: March 19, 1935 in Bienville, Louisiana
Died: December 20, 2017 in Humble, Texas (Age 82)
College: Northwestern State University
Drafted: Undrafted

In the 1964 season, Hennigan scored 303.60 fantasy points with a Relative Fantasy Value (RFV) of 206.60 for the Houston Oilers. He played in 14 games with 101 receptions (AFL league leader) for 1,546 receiving yards (AFL league leader) and 8 receiving touchdowns. His best game of the season was a 34.50 fantasy point performance in Week 7 (see Game by Game Breakdown for details).

1964 FFE Player of the Year: Charlie Hennigan

Starting with the 1963 football season (AFL and NFL combined), I will recognize the top scoring player as that seasons Fantasy Football Encyclopedia Player of the Year
This award will be based on total fantasy points scored that season.

The second Fantasy Football Encyclopedia Player of the Year is Houston Oilers wide receiver Charlie Hennigan.

Charles Taylor Hennigan
Wide Receiver
Born: March 19, 1935 in Bienville, Louisiana
Died: December 20, 2017 in Humble, Texas (Age 82)
College: Northwestern State University
Drafted: Undrafted

In the 1964 season, Hennigan scored 303.60 fantasy points for the Houston Oilers. He played He played in 14 games with 101 receptions (AFL league leader) for 1,546 (AFL league leader) receiving yards and 8 receiving touchdowns. His best game of the season was a 34.50 fantasy point performance in Week 7 (see Game by Game Breakdown for details).

Tuesday, July 11, 2023

1964 FFE Rookie of the Year: Charley Taylor

Starting with the the 1963 football season (AFL and NFL combined), I will recognize the top scoring rookie as that seasons 
Fantasy Football Encyclopedia Rookie of the Year. This award will be based on total fantasy points scored that season.

The second Fantasy Football Encyclopedia Rookie of the Year is Washington Redskins running back Charley Taylor.

Charles Robert Taylor
Running Back
Born: September 28, 1941 in Grand Prairie, Texas
Died: February 19, 2022 in Virginia (Age 80)
College: Arizona State University
Drafted: Washington Redskins in the 1st round (3rd overall) of the 1964 National Football League (NFL) Draft, Houston Oilers in the 2nd round (9th overall) of the 1964 American Football League (AFL) Draft

In the 1964 season, Taylor scored 270.06 fantasy points for the Washington Redskins and was the 4th ranked running back in points scored. He played in 14 games with 755 rushing yards and 5 rushing touchdowns. He also had 53 receptions for 814 receiving yards and 5 receiving touchdowns. Additionally, he had 54 passing yards and 1 interception. His best game of the season was a 30.30 fantasy point performance in Week 5 (see Game by Game Breakdown for details)

Sunday, July 09, 2023

1963 FFE All-Pro Team

Along with naming a Fantasy Football Encyclopedia Player of the Year and Most Valuable Player winner for each season starting in 1963, I also wanted to recognize the other outstanding players from each individual season. Each All-Pro Team (1st and 2nd Team) will have one quarterback, two running backs, three wide receivers and one tight end. Here is the 1963 Fantasy Football Encyclopedia All-Pro Team

1963 FFE All-Rookie Team

Along with naming a Fantasy Football Encyclopedia Rookie of the Year winner for each season starting in 1963, I also wanted to recognize the other outstanding rookies from each individual season. Each All-Rookie Team will have one quarterback, two running backs, three wide receivers and one tight end. Here is the 1963 Fantasy Football Encyclopedia All-Rookie Team

Saturday, July 08, 2023

1963 FFE Most Valuable Player: Art Powell

Starting with the the 1963 football season (AFL and NFL combined), I will recognize the player with the highest Relative Fantasy Value (RFV) as that seasons Fantasy Football Encyclopedia Most Valuable Player. You can view an explanation of RFV by clicking HERE.

The first Fantasy Football Encyclopedia Player of the Year is Oakland Raiders wide receiver Art Powell.

Arthur Louis Powell
Wide Receiver
Born: February 25, 1937 in Dallas, Texas
Died: April 6, 2015 in Aliso Viejo, California (Aged 78)
College: San Jose State University (SJSU)
Drafted: Philadelphia Eagles in the 11th round (123rd overall) of the 1959 National Football League (NFL) Draft

In the 1963 season, Powell scored 299.40 fantasy points with a Relative Fantasy Value (RFV) of 199.70 for the Oakland Raiders. He played 14 games with 73 receptions for 1,304 (AFL league leader) receiving yards and 16 receiving touchdowns (AFL league leader)His best game of the season was a 58.70 fantasy point performance in Week 16 (see Game by Game Breakdown for details).

Friday, July 07, 2023

1963 FFE Player of the Year: Y.A. Tittle

Starting with the 1963 football season (AFL and NFL combined), I will recognize the top scoring player as that seasons Fantasy Football Encyclopedia Player of the Year
This award will be based on total fantasy points scored that season.

The first Fantasy Football Encyclopedia Player of the Year is New York Giants quarterback Y.A. Tittle.

Yelberton Abraham Tittle
Quarterback
Born: October 24, 1926 in Marshall, Texas
Died: October 8, 2017 in Stanford, California (Age 90)
College: Louisiana State University (LSU)
Drafted: San Francisco 49ers in the 1st round (3rd overall) of the 1951 National Football League (NFL) Draft, Detroit Lions in the 1st round (6th overall) of the 1948 NFL Draft.

In the 1963 season, Tittle scored 335.70 fantasy points for the New York Giants. He played in 13 games with 3,145 passing yards and 36 passing touchdowns (NFL league leader) with 14 interceptions. He also had 99 rushing yards and 2 rushing touchdowns. His best game of the season was a 37.06 fantasy point performance in Week 6 (see Game by Game Breakdown for details).

Wednesday, July 05, 2023

1963 FFE Rookie of the Year: Paul Flatley

Starting with the the 1963 football season (AFL and NFL combined), I will recognize the top scoring rookie as that seasons Fantasy Football Encyclopedia Rookie of the Year. This award will be based on total fantasy points scored that season.

The first Fantasy Football Encyclopedia Rookie of the Year is Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Paul Flatley.

Paul Richard Flatley
Wide Receiver
Born: January 30, 1941 in Richmond, Indiana
College: Northwestern University
Drafted: Minnesota Vikings in the 4th round (44th overall) of the 1963 National Football League (NFL) Draft, Denver Broncos in the 7th round (53rd overall) of the 1963 American Football League (AFL) Draft

In the 1963 season, Flatley scored 161.70 fantasy points for the Minnesota Vikings. He played in 14 games with 51 receptions for 867 receiving yards and 4 receiving touchdowns. His best game of the season was a 28.60 fantasy point performance in Week 10 (see Game by Game Breakdown for details).