In 1961 the league held the longest title game in pro football history, when Sarnia Golden Bears beat Toledo Tornadoes 39-33 in three overtimes.
[1] It was an association of American football clubs that operated from 1959 to 1961 that were mostly based in Ohio, but had some teams from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Michigan, and Canada.
During its existence the AFC operated between semi-professional and minor league level (varied per team).
[3] The Columbus Colts played in the AFC in 1960, then left to help form the United Football League in 1961.
[7] Sarnia won the AFC's last championship after beating Toledo in three overtimes, the longest title game in pro football history.