Kenneth Stanley "Bud" Adams Jr. (January 3, 1923 – October 21, 2013) was an American businessman who was the founder and owner of the Houston Oilers of the American Football League (AFL), of which he was also a co-founder.

Oct 21, 2013 · Bud Adams was a man of many contradictions, but Elliot Harrison says one thing is for sure: The late Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans owner should be remembered in the annals of NFL history.

Bud Adams was a visionary for professional football—he introduced the sport to so many new cities, hoping to unite the country through a shared love of the game. He was spontaneous but strategic, lighthearted but focused—he kept everyone on their toes.

Oct 21, 2013 · Kenneth "Bud" Adams, Jr., the billionaire owner of the NFL's Tennessee Titans, has died at the age of 90. The team announced that he "passed away peacefully from natural causes."

Nov 24, 2024 · Kenneth Stanley “Bud” Adams Jr. was a pioneering American businessman and sports executive, best known for founding the Houston Oilers, now the Tennessee Titans, and co-founding the American Football League (AFL).

Oct 22, 2013 · NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Titans owner Bud Adams, who helped found the American Football League and whose battles for players helped lead to the merger with the NFL, has died. He was 90. The team announced Monday that Adams had died, saying he “passed away peacefully from natural causes.”

Oct 21, 2013 · The Tennessee Titans announced that long-time owner Kenneth "Bud" Adams died Monday of natural causes.

Oct 21, 2013 · Tennessee Titans owner K.S. "Bud" Adams Jr. passed away of natural causes at the age of 90 in his Houston home, the team announced Monday. Adams was the longest tenured owner in the NFL.

1957: Motivated by his love of football, Bud Adams attempts to purchase an NFL franchise close to his home in Houston but is turned away. 1959: Bud Adams and Lamar Hunt agree to form the American Football League and start recruiting candidates for teams.

Bud Adams was one of the original members of the "Foolish Club", eight men whose vision created the American Football League. He helped establish the league by fighting and winning the battle with the NFL for LSU's All-American Heisman Trophy winner Billy Cannon .