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The league changed its name to the American Professional Football Association (APFA)
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August 14, 1959
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Wide reciever, Lionel Taylor became the first player to catch 100 passes in the NFL. Also Coach Frank Filchock is fired and replaced with Coach Jack Faulkner.
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McCaffrey scores a touchdown for the first time in his career, scoring against the Phoenix Cardinals.
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Denver Broncos Staduim is Called Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado they had it since 2001 to present.
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Broncos win the first AFL game against the Boston Patriots 13–10.
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Broncos defeat The Panthers 10-24 at the 2016 super bowl