The original eight franchises that started play in the American Football 
League (note that they are not CHARTER members, as a charter
member defected to the NFL before play began)
 
Boston Patriots
New York Titans
Dallas Texans (there was also an NFL Dallas Texans in the 50s)
Houston Oilers
Denver Broncos
Los Angeles Chargers
Oakland Raiders (but they played in San Francisco)
Buffalo Bills
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