AFL Ticket Stubs: Collecting American Football League Memorabilia

The Rebel League: AFL Memorabilia

The American Football League existed for just ten seasons (1960-1969) before merging with the NFL, but its impact on professional football was enormous. The AFL brought football to new cities, pioneered the modern passing game, and forced the creation of the Super Bowl. AFL ticket stubs from this brief but transformative era are increasingly sought after by football memorabilia collectors.

Why AFL Stubs Are Valuable

The AFL's short existence means the total supply of surviving stubs is inherently limited. Many AFL teams played in smaller stadiums with lower attendance than their NFL counterparts, further limiting supply. And the passage of time — over 55 years since the last AFL game — means many stubs have been lost, damaged, or discarded.

The Most Collectible AFL Stubs

AFL Championship Game stubs are the most valuable, particularly from the early years when the league was fighting for survival and credibility. The first AFL game ever played (1960) produces stubs with genuine historical significance. Stubs from the final AFL season (1969) are also popular as "end of an era" pieces.

Stubs from AFL teams that no longer exist in their original form — like the Dallas Texans (now Kansas City Chiefs) and the Boston Patriots (now New England) — have niche appeal among franchise historians.

Selling AFL Stubs

If you have ticket stubs from AFL games, they could be more valuable than you think. The AFL memorabilia market has a dedicated collector base that actively seeks out these pieces. Contact StubHaul for a free evaluation of your AFL stubs.