History of the Oilers

The Tennessee Oilers, now known as the Tennessee Titans, have a long and storied history in the NFL. Founded in 1959 as part of the American Football League (AFL), they were one of eight original teams to join what would become today’s National Football League.

In their first season, they finished with an 8-6 record under head coach Lou Rymkus and made it to their first AFL Championship Game before losing 20-17 against Houston Oilers. Despite making it to three more championship games throughout their time in the AFL – all losses – they never won a title during that era.

After joining forces with other former AFL teams into what is now known as “the merger” between NFL and AFL teams, The team was renamed from Houston Oilers to Tennessee Oilers due to relocation from Texas city. They played two seasons at Vanderbilt Stadium while waiting for construction on Adelphia Coliseum (now Nissan Stadium) to be completed; then moved there for the 1997 season onwards until the present day when the franchise changed its name again - this time becoming the famous Titans moniker we know today.

During those two years away from home fans witnessed some memorable moments such as Steve McNair's rookie year performance which resulted in him being selected 3rd overall pick by Baltimore Ravens later on or Eddie George taking over starting role after an injury suffered by Chris Chandler's early 1998 campaign. In 1999 new stadium brought renewed hope but also disappointment since despite good regular season results team failed to make playoffs yet again... That same year marked the end of Bud Adams' tenure as an owner having bought the club back in 1960 when he founded them along with seven other franchises forming the original American Football League organization.

Despite its struggles through much of its existence—including no Super Bowl wins—the legacy left behind by past players like Earl Campbell has kept alive many great memories among loyal fans who still cheer on the current roster every Sunday come fall time each year!