Media Summary: A game played on November 27, 1983 featured the Oilers In 1971, wide receiver Jerry LeVias decided he was “fed up with football” It was March 24, 1971. KHOU 11 was at the Astrodome, where it was practice time for four schools playing for a national title.

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A game played on November 27, 1983 featured the Oilers In 1971, wide receiver Jerry LeVias decided he was “fed up with football” It was March 24, 1971. KHOU 11 was at the Astrodome, where it was practice time for four schools playing for a national title. The former Coach of the Year returned to coach the Oilers after a stint with the Cardinals. The Unforgettable Losing Streak How the Houston Oilers Made History Ken "Snake" Stabler was best known for his performances on the football field,

Bum's Oilers were 11-5 that year. No NFL coach had ever been fired after winning that many games in a season. On July 26, 1979, Tropical Storm Claudette pounded the The Astrodome overrun by elephants forcing the hometown team to flee? Was it a circus? No. It's a

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The 'Repus Bowl': The strange but true Houston sports story

The 'Repus Bowl': The strange but true Houston sports story

A game played on November 27, 1983 featured the Oilers

Strange but true: Oilers meet the Buccaneers in the 'Repus Bowl'

Strange but true: Oilers meet the Buccaneers in the 'Repus Bowl'

The

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Strange but True Houston sports stories

Strange but True Houston sports stories

KHOU 11's Jason Bristol has

Strange but true: The Houston Oiler and ‘The Great Imposter’

Strange but true: The Houston Oiler and ‘The Great Imposter’

In 1971, wide receiver Jerry LeVias decided he was “fed up with football”

Strange but True Houston Sports stories: Segment 3

Strange but True Houston Sports stories: Segment 3

KHOU 11's Jason Bristol has

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Two Final Four forfeits in 1971? A Strange but True Houston sports story

Two Final Four forfeits in 1971? A Strange but True Houston sports story

It was March 24, 1971. KHOU 11 was at the Astrodome, where it was practice time for four schools playing for a national title.

Strange, but True Houston Sports Stories: Segment 1

Strange, but True Houston Sports Stories: Segment 1

KHOU 11's Jason Bristol has the

Strange but True Houston sports stories: Segment 2

Strange but True Houston sports stories: Segment 2

KHOU 11's Jason Bristol has

Strange but True: Winning coach welcomed back to Houston with open arms

Strange but True: Winning coach welcomed back to Houston with open arms

The former Coach of the Year returned to coach the Oilers after a stint with the Cardinals.

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The Unforgettable Losing Streak How the Houston Oilers Made History

The Unforgettable Losing Streak How the Houston Oilers Made History

Strange but True Houston Sports Stories: Segment 5

Strange but True Houston Sports Stories: Segment 5

KHOU 11's Jason Bristol has

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Strange But True Houston sports stories | Ep. 2

KHOU 11's Jason Bristol has

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Strange but true: When the Astros drafted QB Ken Stabler

Ken "Snake" Stabler was best known for his performances on the football field,

Strange But True: Bum fired after winning 11 games in 1980

Strange But True: Bum fired after winning 11 games in 1980

Bum's Oilers were 11-5 that year. No NFL coach had ever been fired after winning that many games in a season.

Strange But True Houston sports stories | Ep. 3

Strange But True Houston sports stories | Ep. 3

KHOU 11's Jason Bristol has

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The Astrodome overrun by elephants forcing the hometown team to flee? Was it a circus? No. It's a