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Tennessee Titans | |||
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Established 1960 Play in Nashville, Tennessee Headquartered in Saint Thomas Sports Park, Nashville, Tennessee | |||
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League/conference affiliations | |||
National Football League (1970–present)
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Current uniform | |||
Team colors | Titans Blue, Navy | ||
Mascot | T-Rac | ||
Personnel | |||
Owner(s) | Estate of Bud Adams | ||
Chairman | Susie Adams Smith Co-Chairman Amy Adams Hunt Co-Chairman | ||
CEO | Thomas Smith [1] | ||
President | Thomas Smith | ||
General manager | Ruston Webster | ||
Head coach | Ken Whisenhunt | ||
Team history | |||
Championships | |||
League championships (2)
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Conference championships (1)
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Division championships (9)
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Playoff appearances (21) | |||
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Home fields | |||
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The Tennessee Titans are a professional football team, one of the 32 franchises of the National Football League (NFL). Based in Nashville, Tennessee, the Titans are members of the South Division of the American Football Conference (AFC). Previously known as the Houston Oilers, the team began play in 1960 in Houston as a charter member of the American Football League. The Oilers won the first two AFL championships, and joined the NFL as part of the AFL-NFL Merger in 1970.
The team relocated from Texas to Tennessee in 1997, and played at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium in Memphis for one season. They moved to Nashville in 1998 and played in Vanderbilt Stadium. For those two years, the team was known as the Tennessee Oilers, and changed its name to "Titans" in 1999. The team plays at LP Field in Nashville, which opened in 1999 as Adelphia Coliseum. The Titans' training facility is at Saint Thomas Sports Park,[2] a 31-acre (13 ha) site at the MetroCenter complex, located just north of downtown Nashville, about 5 miles (8 km) from LP Field.
History
Logos and uniforms
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When the team debuted as the Houston Oilers in 1960, the club's logo was an oil rig derrick. Except for minor color changes throughout the years, this logo remained the same until the team was renamed the Titans in 1999. The logo was originally called "Ol' Riggy," but this was dropped before the start of the 1974 season.
The Oilers uniforms consisted of blue or white jerseys, red trim, and white pants. From 1966 through 1971, the pants with both the blue and white jerseys were silver, to match the color of the helmets. The team commonly wore light blue pants on the road with the white jerseys from 1972 through 1994, with the exception of the 1980 season, and selected games in the mid 80s, when the team wore an all-white road combination. For selected games in 1973 and 1974, and again from 1981 through 1984, the Oilers wore their white jerseys at home. The light blue pants were discarded by coach Jeff Fisher in 1995.
From 1960 to about 1965 and from 1972 to 1974, they wore blue helmets; from 1966 to 1971, the helmets were silver; and they were white from 1975 to 1998.
During the 1997–98 period when they were known as the "Tennessee Oilers", the team had an alternate logo that combined elements of the flag of Tennessee with the derrick logo. The team also wore their white uniforms in home games, as opposed to their time in Houston, when their blue uniforms were worn at home – in the two years as the Tennessee Oilers, the team only wore their colored jerseys twice, for road games against the Miami Dolphins and a Thanksgiving Day game against the Dallas Cowboys.
When the team was renamed the Titans, the club introduced a new logo: A circle with three stars, similar to that found on the flag of Tennessee containing a large "T" with a trail of flames similar to a comet. The uniforms consist of white helmets, red trim, and either navy or white jerseys. White pants are normally worn with the navy jerseys, and navy pants are worn with the white jerseys. On both the navy and white jerseys, the outside shoulders and sleeves are light "Titans Blue". In a game vs. the Washington Redskins in 2006, the Titans wore their navy jerseys with navy pants for the first time.
Since 2000, the Titans have generally worn their dark uniforms at home throughout the preseason and regular season. They have worn white at home in daytime contests for a few occasions in September home games to gain an advantage with the heat except in the 2005, 2006, and 2008 seasons.
The Titans introduced an alternate jersey in 2003 that is light "Titans Blue" with navy outside shoulders and sleeves. That jersey is usually worn with the road blue pants. When it was the alternate jersey from 2003 to 2007, the Titans wore the jersey twice in each regular season game (and once in the preseason). They would always wear the "Titans Blue" jersey in their divisional game against the Houston Texans and for other selected home games which came mostly against a team from the old AFL (American Football League). Their selection in those games were representative of the organization's ties to Houston and the old AFL. In November 2006, the Titans introduced light "Titans Blue" pants in a game at Philadelphia. The pants were reminiscent of the ones donned by the Oilers. In December 2006, they combined the "Titans Blue" pants with the "Titans Blue" jersey to create an all "Titans Blue" uniform – Vince Young appeared in this uniform in the cover art for the Madden NFL 08 video game.
During the 2006 season, the Titans wore seven different uniform combinations, pairing the white jersey with all three sets of pants (white, Titans blue, navy blue), the navy jersey with the white and navy pants, and the Titans blue jersey with navy and Titans blue pants. In 2007 against the Atlanta Falcons, the Titans paired the navy blue jersey with the Titans blue pants for the first time, a game which they won. They also did the navy blue jerseys with the light blue pants against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but they lost that game. The team paired the Titans blue jerseys with the white pants for the first time on November 14, 2013 in a home game against the Indianapolis Colts.
In 2008, it was announced that the "Titans Blue" jerseys would become the regular home uniforms, with the navy being relegated to alternate status.[3]
In 2009, The NFL and Hall of Fame committee announced that the Tennessee Titans and Buffalo Bills would kick-off the 2009 National Football League preseason in the Hall of Fame Game. The game, played on Sunday, August 9, 2009 at Canton’s Pro Football Hall of Fame Field at Fawcett Stadium, was nationally televised on NBC. The Titans defeated the Bills by a score of 21–18.[4] In honor of the AFL's 50th anniversary, the Titans wore Oilers uniforms for this game. Also in 2009, the team honored former quarterback Steve McNair by placing a small, navy blue disc on the back of their helmets with a white number 9 inside of it (9 was the number McNair wore during his time with the Oilers/Titans).
Between 2010 and 2012, the Titans did not wear an alternate jersey during any regular season games, but in 2013 it has been announced[by whom?] that the navy jersey will feature in 2 home games at LP Field.[citation needed]
Season-by-season records
Players of note
Current roster
Retired numbers[5]
N° | Player | Position | Years played |
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1 | Warren Moon | QB | 1984–93 |
34 | Earl Campbell | RB | 1978–84 |
43 | Jim Norton | S, P | 1960-68 |
63 | Mike Munchak | OG | 1982–93 |
65 | Elvin Bethea | DE | 1968–83 |
74 | Bruce Matthews | OL | 1983–2001 |
Pro Football Hall of Famers
Inductee | Class | Position | Seasons |
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Sammy Baugh | 1963 | Coach | 1964 |
Elvin Bethea | 2003 | Defensive End | 1968–1983 |
George Blanda | 1981 | Quarterback/ Kicker | 1960–1966 |
Earl Campbell | 1991 | Running Back | 1978–1984 |
Dave Casper | 2002 | Tight End | 1980–1983 |
Curley Culp | 2013 | Defensive Tackle | 1974–1980 |
Sid Gillman | 1983 | Coach | 1973–1974 |
Ken Houston | 1986 | Safety | 1967–1972 |
John Henry Johnson | 1987 | Fullback | 1966 |
Charlie Joiner | 1996 | Wide Receiver | 1969–1972 |
Bruce Matthews | 2007 | Offensive Line | 1983–2001 |
Warren Moon | 2006 | Quarterback | 1984–1993 |
Mike Munchak | 2001 | Offensive Guard Coach |
1982–1993 2011–2013 |
Titans/Oilers Hall of Fame
Bud Adams established the Titans/Oilers Hall of Fame after the 40th season of the franchise to honor past players and management.[6]
Name | Position | Years | Inducted |
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Elvin Bethea | Defensive end | 1968–1983 | December 9, 1999 |
George Blanda | Quarterback/Kicker | 1960–1966 | December 9, 1999 |
Earl Campbell | Running back | 1978–1984 | December 9, 1999 |
Mike Holovak | General manager | 1989–1993 | December 9, 1999 |
Ken Houston | Safety | 1967–1972 | December 9, 1999 |
Mike Munchak | Guard | 1982–1993 | December 9, 1999 |
Jim Norton | Punter | 1960–1968 | December 9, 1999 |
Bruce Matthews | Offensive lineman | 1983–2002 | December 8, 2002 |
Warren Moon | Quarterback | 1984–1993 | October 1, 2007 |
Bud Adams | Owner and founder | 1959–2013 | September 7, 2008 |
Eddie George | Running back | 1996–2003 | October 27, 2008 |
Steve McNair | Quarterback | 1995–2005 | October 27, 2008 |
Frank Wycheck | Tight end | 1995–2003 | October 27, 2008 |
Coaches of note
Head coaches
- Lou Rymkus (1960–1961)
- Wally Lemm (1961)
- Pop Ivy (1962–1963)
- Sammy Baugh (1964)
- Hugh Taylor (1965)
- Wally Lemm (1966–1970)
- Ed Hughes (1971)
- Bill Peterson (1972–1973)
- Sid Gillman (1973–1974)
- Bum Phillips (1975–1980)
- Ed Biles (1981–1983)
- Chuck Studley (interim) (1983)
- Hugh Campbell (1984–1985)
- Jerry Glanville (1985–1989)
- Jack Pardee (1990–1994)
- Jeff Fisher (1994–2010)
- Mike Munchak (2011–2013)
- Ken Whisenhunt (2014–present)
Current staff
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Radio and television
The Titans' flagship radio station for several years was WKDF 103.3-FM. However WGFX 104.5-FM, the original Tennessee Oilers/Titans Radio flagship station, again serves as the Titans Radio flagship station since the 2010 season. Mike Keith is the team's play-by-play announcer, and former Titans tight end Frank Wycheck provides color commentary during games. Previous to Wycheck, Pat Ryan provided the color commentary. Larry Stone is also a part of the team, providing injury and scoring updates. The Titans Radio Network is broadcast on some 70 other stations.[7]
The team had long resisted placing any of its games on Sirius XM Radio.[8] According to the Titans Radio Network, this was because the Titans' contract with Citadel Broadcasting (parent of both WKDF and WGFX) predated the arrival of satellite radio, thus there was no provision for the NFL to reserve satellite-radio rights.[9] But in 2011, the Titans were able to extend their agreement with existing radio partners while creating a provision allowing home games to be broadcast on SiriusXM. They were the final team in the NFL to reach such a deal.[10]
Most preseason games are televised on WKRN, the ABC affiliate in Nashville. WKRN also airs a weekly show on Tuesday nights. The show, called 'Titans on 2', was most recently hosted by former Head Coach Mike Munchak and WKRN anchors John Dwyer, Cory Curtis, and Dawn Davenport. The show is an opportunity for the coach to talk about the team's latest matchup and looks forward to the upcoming match up. The show also features a different Titans player every week.
For regular season games, WTVF, the CBS affiliate for Nashville is the main station airing them. WZTV, FOX affiliate if they host an NFC team, WSMV, NBC for Sunday Night Football broadcasts, and WKRN, ABC for simulcasts of ESPN's Monday Night Football.
Radio Affiliates
Tennessee
Titans Radio Affiliates in Tennessee
City | Call Sign | Frenquency |
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Bristol | WXSM | 640 AM |
Camden | WFWL | 1220 AM |
Camden | WRJB | 95.9 FM |
Carthage | WUCZ | 104.1 FM |
Centerville | WNKX-FM | 96.7 FM |
Chattanooga | WGOW | 1150 AM |
Chattanooga | WGOW-FM | 102.3 FM |
Clarksville | WJZM | 1400 AM |
Cleveland | WCLE-FM | 104.1 FM |
Columbia | WMCP | 1280 AM |
Cookeville | WBXE | 93.7 FM |
Dickson | WDKN | 1260 AM |
Dyersburg | WASL | 100.1 FM |
Fayetteville | WYTM-FM | 105.5 FM |
Franklin | WAKM | 950 AM |
Jackson | WZDQ | 102.3 FM |
Knoxville | WOKI | 98.7 FM |
Lawrenceburg | WDXE | 1370 AM |
Lawrenceburg | WKSR-FM | 106.7 FM |
Lebanon | WCOR | 1490 AM |
Lebanon | WANT | 98.9 FM |
Lewisburg | WAXO | 1220 AM |
Manchester | WMSR | 1320 AM |
Martin | WCMT-FM | 101.3 FM |
McMinnville | WOWC | 105.3 FM |
Memphis | WMC | 790 AM |
Memphis | WMFS-FM | 92.9 FM |
Morristown | WCRK | 1150 AM |
Nashville | WGFX | 104.5 FM |
Paris | WRQR | 1000 AM |
Paris | WMUF | 104.7 FM |
Pulaski | WDXE-FM | 98.3 FM |
Shelbyville | WZNG | 1400 AM |
Union City | WQAK | 105.7 FM |
Waverly | WQMV | 1060 AM |
Winchester | WCDT | 1340 AM |
Alabama
Titans Radio Affiliates in Alabama
City | Call Sign | Frenquency |
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Arab | WAFN-FM | 92.7 FM |
Birmingham | WJOX-FM | 94.5 FM |
Florence | WQLT-FM | 107.3 FM |
Huntsville | WUMP | 730 AM |
Huntsville | WVNN | 770 AM |
Huntsville | WVNN-FM | 92.5 FM |
Madison | WUMP | 103.9 FM |
Scottsboro | WWIC | 1050 AM |
Arkansas
Titans Radio Affiliates in Arkansas
City | Call Sign | Frenquency |
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Stuttgart | KWAK-FM | 105.5 FM |
Illinois
Titans Radio Affiliates in Illinois
City | Call Sign | Frenquency |
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Golconda | WKYX | 94.3 FM |
Kentucky
Titans Radio Affiliates in Kentucky
City | Call Sign | Frenquency |
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Bowling Green | WWKU | 1450 AM |
Bowling Green | WPTQ | 105.3 FM |
Calvert City | WCCK | 95.7 FM |
Campbellsville | WTCO | 1450 AM |
Elizabethtown | WTHX | 101.5 FM |
Henderson | WSON | 860 AM |
Hopkinsville | WKDZ-FM | 106.5 FM |
Madisonville | WWKY | 97.7 FM |
Mayfield | WNGO | 1320 AM |
Owensboro | WVJS | 1420 AM |
Owensboro | WXCM | 97.1 FM |
Paducah | WKYX | 570 AM |
Paducah | WPAD | 1560 AM |
Princeton | WAVJ | 104.9 FM |
Mississippi
Titans Radio Affiliates in Mississippi
City | Call Sign | Frenquency |
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Jackson | WPBQ | 1240 AM |
See also
References
- ^ http://www.titansonline.com/team/administration.html
- ^ "Titans Practice Facility Renamed "Saint Thomas Sports Park"". TitansOnline.com (Official site of the Tennessee Titans). 2013-07-11. Retrieved 2013-09-08.
- ^ "Titans Decide To Change Their Home Uniform". Bleacher Report. 2008-07-06. Retrieved 2009-08-12.
- ^ "Hall Release » Bills vs. Titans in 2009 Hall of Fame Game". Profootballhof.com. 2009-01-31. Retrieved 2009-08-12.
- ^ Tennessee Titans | Retired Jersey Numbers. Titansonline.com. Retrieved on 2012-09-03.
- ^ Tennessee Titans | Titans/Oilers Hall of Fame. Titansonline.com. Retrieved on 2012-09-03.
- ^ "Titans Radio Network". Titansradio.com Mike Keith is one of the more exciting announcers today. Retrieved 2009-08-12.
- ^ Sirius XM Radio promotional material. Retrieved November 28, 2008.
- ^ "Titans Radio Contact Form & FAQ". Titans Radio Network. Retrieved 2010-10-24.
- ^ http://espn.go.com/blog/afcsouth/post/_/id/24642/at-long-last-titans-radio-goes-satellite