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[Stephanie Stradley @StephStradley]

This is lovely. I love all the events in town where Oilers and Texans get to hang together. Been to a few, not enough.

Luv Ya Blue was the special relationship between the team and the fans who love ball the same way. HOU doesn’t always win games, but we always win how we live

[𝕃𝕦𝕧 𝕐𝕒 𝔹𝕝𝕦𝕖 @BudsOilers]

OTD in 1980, in what would become a topic of conversation for years to come and still is, Mike Renfro's TD catch would be disallowed, paving the way for the Steelers to come away with a 27-13 triumph in an AFC Championship rematch. Here is that whole drive for those interested

[𝕃𝕦𝕧 𝕐𝕒 𝔹𝕝𝕦𝕖 @BudsOilers]

OTD in 1975, the Oilers close out their finest season since 1962 with a 21-10 win over Cleveland, giving Bum Phillips a 10-4 record in his first year as head coach. Houston sets a new home attendance record in the process, averaging 48,000 fans in 7 home games

[𝕃𝕦𝕧 𝕐𝕒 𝔹𝕝𝕦𝕖 @BudsOilers]

Remembering former Oilers DT Jeff Alm, who passed away on this date in 1993. He was only 25 #LuvYaBlue #RIP #GoneWayTooSoon🙏

[𝕃𝕦𝕧 𝕐𝕒 𝔹𝕝𝕦𝕖 @BudsOilers]

Happy birthday to former #Oilers WR Haywood Jeffires, BOTD in 1964

🏥 Greensboro, NC

🎓 North Carolina State

♦️ Drafted in 1987 (1-20)

🗓 1987-1995

📊 515 rec., 6115 yards, 47 TDs

🎽 8⃣4⃣ (1987-1993, 1995)
🎽 8⃣0⃣ (1994)

#LuvYaBlue 🎂

[𝕃𝕦𝕧 𝕐𝕒 𝔹𝕝𝕦𝕖 @BudsOilers]

OTD in 1993, the Oilers win their 8th in a row by taking down the rival Browns 19-17 thanks to an Al Del Greco 23-yard FG. It was Del Greco's 4th FG of the game, in a game where Cleveland dominated on time of possession and yards, and saw both teams combine for 21 penalties

[𝕃𝕦𝕧 𝕐𝕒 𝔹𝕝𝕦𝕖 @BudsOilers]

OTD in 1992, the Oilers take down the Bears by a score of 24-7 at the Astrodome. Lorenzo White ran for 116 yards and a TD, while Bubba McDowell returned an INT 26 yards for a TD #LuvYaBlue

[𝕃𝕦𝕧 𝕐𝕒 𝔹𝕝𝕦𝕖 @BudsOilers]

OTD in 1974, the Oilers trade DT John Matuszak and the no. 3 choice in the draft to #ChiefsKingdom for DT Curley Culp and a draft choice, which they would turn into LB Robert Brazile #LuvYaBlue

Matuszak 🖼️ courtesy of @kengfunk

[Michael Schwab @michaelschwab13]

Former Astros Myles Straw, George Springer, Joey Loperfido and James Click are headed to the World Series

[𝕃𝕦𝕧 𝕐𝕒 𝔹𝕝𝕦𝕖 @BudsOilers]

OTD in 1980, the Oilers' biggest cannon is all it takes to defeat the invaders from Tampa Bay, 20-14. Earl Campbell ran for 203 yards, pillaging the Buccaneers' loot along the way, and the Austrian pirate, Toni Fritsch, keeked 2 touchdowns, securing the home base for another week

[𝕃𝕦𝕧 𝕐𝕒 𝔹𝕝𝕦𝕖 @BudsOilers]

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[Houston City Beat @houstoncitybeat]

The pic of the day takes us to the Dome in the 1970s, where the Houston Oilers are deep into their own territory agains the Cleveland Browns. Did you catch football games at the Astrodome?

[𝕃𝕦𝕧 𝕐𝕒 𝔹𝕝𝕦𝕖 @BudsOilers]

Mike Barber #LuvYaBlue

[𝕃𝕦𝕧 𝕐𝕒 𝔹𝕝𝕦𝕖 @BudsOilers]

📅 Dec. 13, 1982
🏙️ Houston, TX
🏟️ Astrodome
🏈 Dallas 37, Houston 17
📹 Mike Renfro 54-yard TD reception from Archie Manning

#LuvYaBlue

[𝕃𝕦𝕧 𝕐𝕒 𝔹𝕝𝕦𝕖 @BudsOilers]

OTD in 1990, Lamar Lathon, the Oilers' first round draft choice from the University of Houston, signs a 5-year deal with the club. Financial terms were not disclosed #LuvYaBlue

[𝕃𝕦𝕧 𝕐𝕒 𝔹𝕝𝕦𝕖 @BudsOilers]

Happy birthday to former #Oilers RB Ronnie Coleman, BOTD in 1951

🏥 Jasper, AL

🎓 Alabama A&M

🗓 1974-1981

📊 2,769 rush yards, 16 TDs; 150 rec., 1,239 rec. yards, 6 TDs

📹 His longest run as a rookie, a 37-yarder vs. the Chargers

🎽 4⃣7⃣

#LuvYaBlue 🎂

[𝕃𝕦𝕧 𝕐𝕒 𝔹𝕝𝕦𝕖 @BudsOilers]

OTD in 1982, the Oilers sign RB Adger Armstrong to a new contract. The Texas A&M product is slated to be a starter alongside Earl Campbell. Armstrong started 2 games in 1981, gaining 276 yards on the ground and scoring one touchdown #LuvYaBlue

[𝕃𝕦𝕧 𝕐𝕒 𝔹𝕝𝕦𝕖 @BudsOilers]

Happy birthday to former #Oilers RB Rob Carpenter, BOTD in 1955

🏥 Lancaster, OH

🎓 Miami (OH)

♦️ Drafted in 1977 (3-84)

🗓 1977-1981

📊 1788 rush yards, 12 TDs; 112 rec., 848 yards, 2 TDs

🎽 2⃣6⃣

#LuvYaBlue 🎂

[𝕃𝕦𝕧 𝕐𝕒 𝔹𝕝𝕦𝕖 @BudsOilers]

Week 4 of 1986. Oilers barefoot P Lee Johnson lines up in the infield dirt of the Astrodome to do his due diligence. But guess who runs downfield to make the special team tackle? The answer may surprise you... #LuvYaBlue

[Super 70s Sports @Super70sSports]

This is not the face mask of a running back who is planning to go around you.