AL DOROW
Quarterback
No. 12
Michigan State
"The top tosser of TD passes in '60 was Al Dorow, who clicked for a high of 26; Al also was No. 2 in the overall passing tables, surpassed only by the Chargers' Jackie Kemp. Considered the AFL's top option signal-caller, he also carried 124 times, more than any Titan back, rushed for seven touchdowns and hung up the No. 1 punting average of 44.0 on six kicks.
Out of Alameda, California, 30-year-old Al spent four years with the Redskins and two with the Eagles."
-1961 Pro Football Handbook
PRO'S PRO
"Most quarterbacks prefer not to risk their necks by carrying the ball, but Al Dorow of the Titans revels in being chased. Maybe it's because he's just as dangerous running as he is passing. The bald New York field general was the second best passer in the AFL and led the loop in touchdown heaves, with 26. Until now he's always played behind top operators- Eddie LeBaron and Norm Van Brocklin. He's in his own class now."
-Murray Olderman, All-Pro 1961 Football
"This durable signal caller has made his mark in college, NFL, Canadian and AFL football. After starring at Michigan State in 1950 and 1951, Dorow went into the service and led the powerful Bolling Air Force Base team. Then it was four seasons with the Washington Redskins, two with the Philadelphia Eagles and a year with the Toronto Argonauts.
He was the Titans' No. 1 choice for their quarterback job, and they were glad to get him."
-1961 Fleer No. 210
"No pro takes more of a beating than this quarterback, who loves to run with the ball as well as throw it. Al led the league in 1960 with 26 touchdown passes."
-1961 Topps No. 149
DICK JAMIESON
Quarterback
No. 15
Bradley
"This Little All-America quarterback of 1956 also starred in basketball and baseball for the Bradley Braves. As a sophomore, he won the NCAA total offense crown.
Under contract to the Baltimore Colts in 1959, Dick joined the Titans as understudy to first-string Al Dorow. He threw 70 passes for the Titans last year, completed 35 and had only two intercepted."
-1961 Fleer No. 211
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