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Ty Webb · 02-21-2005

This is a serious thread and I would really appreciate your input. If there was a book that came out about the Houston Oilers (1960-96) and it related to a where have you gone? format, would you buy it? Of course, it would cover some of the more notable star players (Dan Pastorini, Robert Brazile, etc.) and some of the lesser known players (Dalva Allen, Mike Renfro, etc). The format would basically intertwine their careers, on the field and off the field. Plus, it would have some of their most memorable moments as an Oiler.

I was fan of the Oilers growing up in the mid-70s and I was very disappointed that they moved to Tennessee. I still followed them because of Bruce Matthews, Eddie George and Steve McNair, etc. but it was not the same. Now, I am a rejuvenated fan of the Houston Texans and have been since they first started talking about bringing a team back to Houston.

It's really kind of sad that the Oilers are just a footnote to AFL/NFL history in a sense. I know the Titans have done well with the move, but they hardly acknowledge their roots anymore. And the Texans want to make their own history, which I understand.

Nevertheless, I would appreciate a yes or no and I welcome any comments. Thanks.

bckey · 02-21-2005

I would definately buy it.

ledzeppelin229 · 02-22-2005

Yea I think I would...couldn't care less about the Titans but I still like the Oilers from back in the day.

**SheTexan** · 02-22-2005

Yes, I would buy it. I'm much to old to throw away 30 plus years of memories. The HOUSTON OILERS will never die in the hearts and minds of those of us who followed them from the beginning.

brickmantexanfan · 02-22-2005

Oh Yeah Baby!

OzzO · 02-22-2005

It'd be cool, but there's some that may have beat you to the punch. Barnes and Noble selection

**gwallaia** · 02-22-2005

Yes as long as the last chapter ends before the move to Possum Holler.

Ty Webb · 02-22-2005

A4toZ - some of those books are good (Oiler Blues and The Early Years), but they do not cover the Oilers in the way I mentioned. The players I have talked to have been very receptive (interviews and such).

gwallaia - The memories will stop after the 1996 season, except for the case of Bruce Matthews at the moment - there will be a slight mention of the Titans.

Thanks for the input thus far - I need more! Thanks.

AlexVanderpool · 02-22-2005

hell yes!!!

though id probably tear out anything after the move...

wiley2002 · 02-22-2005

Well since I'm just a punk 21 year old I don't think I'd buy it for myself. I'm doing good to remember the last game they played as Oilers and how I thought I would never get into football bc of it. Now I know plenty of people in my family who were die hard Oiler fans so if there was such a book I'd buy up on as many as I could.

Dannyboy81 · 02-22-2005

Definantly man!! The Titans will always be remembered as the old houston oilers for the people who watched them play ball in H-town. Alot of history is with the oilers team and as a fan . . . . to just erase all that ain't cool!! I wonder if any team titans/texans will ever wear throwback jerseys of the oilers . Probably wont since theirs probably legal issues involved. I would buy oilers stuff more than texans/titans because thats old school.

Love the OILERS, TEXANS, and the TITANS but I hate the owner BUD "****&^*" Adams. Doesn't treat fans and players with repesct!!!

wiley2002 · 02-22-2005

I may be wrong but I think you can find Oilers throwback gear at Champs. I'm almost positive I saw something with the Oilers logo on it when I was there the other day.

Dannyboy81 · 02-22-2005

Hope its not Tennessee Oilers stuff

Just marketing/sales managers trying to deny the Oilers ROOTS!!

Ty Webb · 02-22-2005

I have enjoyed the feedback. Keep it coming! Thanks.

mike moffat · 02-23-2005

Thumbs up from here. I have alot of good memories. I got to meet several Oilers... Bingham, Mauck, Earl, Bum just to name a few. Bum Phillips will always be the greatest coach in my mind. Classy gentleman.

02-21-2005	#1
Ty Webb Rookie Join Date: Sep 2004 Age: 42 Posts: 68 Rep Power: 11	Houston Oilers Book This is a serious thread and I would really appreciate your input. If there was a book that came out about the Houston Oilers (1960-96) and it related to a where have you gone? format, would you buy it? Of course, it would cover some of the more notable star players (Dan Pastorini, Robert Brazile, etc.) and some of the lesser known players (Dalva Allen, Mike Renfro, etc). The format would basically intertwine their careers, on the field and off the field. Plus, it would have some of their most memorable moments as an Oiler. I was fan of the Oilers growing up in the mid-70s and I was very disappointed that they moved to Tennessee. I still followed them because of Bruce Matthews, Eddie George and Steve McNair, etc. but it was not the same. Now, I am a rejuvenated fan of the Houston Texans and have been since they first started talking about bringing a team back to Houston. It's really kind of sad that the Oilers are just a footnote to AFL/NFL history in a sense. I know the Titans have done well with the move, but they hardly acknowledge their roots anymore. And the Texans want to make their own history, which I understand. Nevertheless, I would appreciate a yes or no and I welcome any comments. Thanks. __________________ Be the ball! GO TEXANS!

02-22-2005	#5
brickmantexanfan Veteran Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Kansas Age: 48 Posts: 169 Rep Power: 10	Oh Yeah Baby! __________________ THE ONLY REASON JOHN WAYNE WAS A COWBOY IS BECAUSE HE WASN'T A TEXAN

02-22-2005	#7
gwallaia Moderator Join Date: Apr 2004 Age: 46 Posts: 6,753 Rep Power: 22986	Yes as long as the last chapter ends before the move to Possum Holler. __________________ It is impossible to keep your eyes open when you sneeze.

02-22-2005	#8
Ty Webb Rookie Join Date: Sep 2004 Age: 42 Posts: 68 Rep Power: 11	A4toZ - some of those books are good (Oiler Blues and The Early Years), but they do not cover the Oilers in the way I mentioned. The players I have talked to have been very receptive (interviews and such). gwallaia - The memories will stop after the 1996 season, except for the case of Bruce Matthews at the moment - there will be a slight mention of the Titans. Thanks for the input thus far - I need more! Thanks. __________________ Be the ball! GO TEXANS!

02-22-2005	#11
Dannyboy81 Rookie Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Marcos Texas Age: 31 Posts: 14 Rep Power: 0	Definantly man!! The Titans will always be remembered as the old houston oilers for the people who watched them play ball in H-town. Alot of history is with the oilers team and as a fan . . . . to just erase all that ain't cool!! I wonder if any team titans/texans will ever wear throwback jerseys of the oilers . Probably wont since theirs probably legal issues involved. I would buy oilers stuff more than texans/titans because thats old school. Love the OILERS, TEXANS, and the TITANS but I hate the owner BUD "***&^" Adams. Doesn't treat fans and players with repesct!!! __________________ *Dannyboy81*

02-21-2005	#2
bckey Hall of Fame Join Date: Apr 2004 Age: 52 Posts: 2,122 Rep Power: 8310	I would definately buy it.

02-22-2005	#6
OzzO .. and then? Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: northside Posts: 6,127 Rep Power: 3574	It'd be cool, but there's some that may have beat you to the punch. Barnes and Noble selection

02-22-2005	#9
AlexVanderpool Veteran Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 120 Rep Power: 10	hell yes!!! though id probably tear out anything after the move...

02-22-2005	#10
wiley2002 Veteran Join Date: May 2004 Age: 29 Posts: 314 Rep Power: 0	Well since I'm just a punk 21 year old I don't think I'd buy it for myself. I'm doing good to remember the last game they played as Oilers and how I thought I would never get into football bc of it. Now I know plenty of people in my family who were die hard Oiler fans so if there was such a book I'd buy up on as many as I could.

02-22-2005	#13
Dannyboy81 Rookie Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Marcos Texas Age: 31 Posts: 14 Rep Power: 0	Hope its not Tennessee Oilers stuff Just marketing/sales managers trying to deny the Oilers ROOTS!! __________________ *Dannyboy81*

02-23-2005	#15
mike moffat Hall of Fame Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Redding, Ca. Age: 60 Posts: 2,963 Rep Power: 6670	Thumbs up from here. I have alot of good memories. I got to meet several Oilers... Bingham, Mauck, Earl, Bum just to name a few. Bum Phillips will always be the greatest coach in my mind. Classy gentleman. __________________ Mike....A TEXAS BOY forever!

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