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1961 AFL Draft

1961 AFL draft
General Information
Date(s) November 21–22, 1960 &
December 5–6, 1960
Overview
240 total selections  in 33 rounds
First selection Bob Gaiters, HB
Denver Broncos
Last selection Jim Stroud, T
Houston Oilers
Hall of Famers 6

Because another league was in competition for the class of 1961 college stars, the American Football League draft for 1961 graduates was held in 1960, with a six-round telephone draft on November 21 and 22, that saw the Denver Broncos select New Mexico State's Bob Gaiters as the overall first draft pick. The draft was completed on December 5 and 6th, with rounds seven through thirty. The San Diego Chargers were still the "Los Angeles Chargers" in this draft, as their relocation was not announced until late January 1961.


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