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Paul Lowe (born September 27, 1936 in Homer, LA) is a retired American football running back who played for the Los Angeles/San Diego Chargers and Kansas City Chiefs of the American Football League from 1960 to 1969. After Lowe graduated from Oregon State University, he joined the Chargers as a free agent. He returned his first touch of the football in the AFL for a 105-yard touchdown in the Chargers' first-ever exhibition game, and had the Chargers' longest run from scrimmage with an 87-yard run in 1961. September 27 is the 270th day of the year (271st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 95 days remaining. ... 1936 was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ... Homer is a town located in Claiborne Parish, Louisiana. ... United States simply as football, is a competitive team sport that is both fast-paced and strategic. ... High school running back A running back, halfback or tailback is the position of a player on an American football team who lines up in the offensive backfield. ... The San Diego Chargers are a National Football League team based in San Diego, California. ... Conference AFC Division West Year Founded 1960 Home Field Arrowhead Stadium City Kansas City, Missouri Team Colors Red, Gold, and White Head Coach Dick Vermeil League Championships (3) AFL Champions: 1962, 1966 AFL Champions & Super Bowl: 1969 (IV) Conference Championships (0) Division Championships (8) AFL West: 1962, 1965, 1966 AFC... AFL logo The American Football League (AFL) was a professional league of American football that operated from 1960 to 1969. ... 1960 was a leap year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar). ... 1969 (MCMLXIX) was a common year starting on Wednesday For other uses, see Number 1969. ... Oregon State University Oregon State University (OSU) is a public research and degree-granting four-year university located in Corvallis, Oregon. ... 1961 (MCMLXI) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will take you to calendar). ...


Lowe was the American Football League co-MVP in 1965 with 1,121 yards rushing (14-game schedule). He was also a two-time all-American Football League selection and a halfback on the All-Time All-AFL Team. Lowe set a pro football record with six games in which he gained 100 or more yards on 14 or fewer carries. He has the AFL's all-time highest rushing average, at 4.89 yds/carry, and his career rushing total of 4,995 yards is second best all-time in the AFL. He is also one of only twenty players who were in the AFL for its entire ten-year existence. 1999-The Bomb 1965 was a common year starting on Friday (link goes to calendar). ... The American Football League (AFL) All- Time Team was selected in 1970 by a panel of hall of fame selectors comprised of professional football writers from American Football League cities. ...

Preceded by:
Gino Cappelletti
American Football League MVPs
1965 (w/ Jack Kemp)
Followed by:
Jim Nance

Gino Cappelletti (born 1934) of the University of Minnesota played for the Boston Patriots from 1960 through 1970. ... AFL logo The American Football League (AFL) was a professional league of American football that operated from 1960 to 1969. ... Jack French Kemp, Jr. ... James S. Jim Nance (December 30, 1942 - June 16, 1992) was a fullback with the Boston Patriots during their days in the American Football League. ...

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External links

  • American Football League Website
  • The AFL Hall of Fame
  • Lowe's citation in the AFL Hall of Fame
  • American Football League All-time Team

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NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Paul Lowe (729 words)
Paul Lowe (born September 27, 1936 in Homer, LA) is a retired American football running back who played for the Los Angeles/San Diego Chargers and Kansas City Chiefs of the American Football League from 1960 to 1969.
Lowe set a pro football record with six games in which he gained 100 or more yards on 14 or fewer carries.
Lowe has the AFL's all-time highest rushing average, at 4.89 yds/carry, and his career rushing total of 4,995 yards is second best all-time in the AFL.
LA Chargers SD Chargers (2182 words)
With stars such as Lance Alworth, Paul Lowe, Keith Lincoln and John Hadl, the Chargers' offense struck fear into the hearts of AFL defenders.
Lowe had the American Football League's all-time highest rushing average, at 4.89 yds/carry, and set a pro football record with six games in which he gained 100 or more yards on 14 or fewer carries.
Paul Lowe; quarterback John Hadl; and defensive linemen Ernie Ladd and Earl Faison.
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