The current Tennessee Titans franchise originally began its professional football existence as the charter member of the American Football League known as the Houston Oilers, founded in the early 1960s. Decades later, following a relocation process from Texas to the state of Tennessee, the organization maintained its rich historical lineage while undergoing a complete identity transition that officially changed the team name to the Titans. This storied history means that modern records, franchise achievements, and past legends from the Houston era remain deeply intertwined with the ongoing legacy of the present-day club.