The 1960 Dallas Texans season was the inaugural season of the American Football League and the Texans, who would later be renamed the Kansas City Chiefs. They were coached by Hank Stram and played their games at the Cotton Bowl. The Texans finished the season with a 8–6 record and were in second place in the AFL's Western Conference. The Texans conducted their inaugural training camp at the New Mexico Military Institute in Roswell, New Mexico. The Texans' quarterback was Cotton Davidson. Running back Abner Haynes led the league with 875 rushing yards and nine touchdowns, as well as combined net yards (2,100) and punt return average (15.4). The Texans would earn their first win in franchise history in week 2 over the Oakland Raiders, who would eventually become the team's biggest rival.

1960 AFL draft

In the inaugural American Football League Draft, the Texans chose the following players to fill-up their squad:

Personnel

Roster

Preseason

The Texans completed an undefeated inaugural preseason with a record of 6-0, playing in six different cities, with only the final preseason game being played at their home stadium, the Cotton Bowl in Dallas.

Schedule

Regular season

The Texans finished their inaugural season 8–6, with three wins coming by shutout.

Schedule

Standings