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Wismer, who had previously had a 25 % stake in the Washington Redskins, was interested in the American Football League and was given a franchise to develop in New York.

Wismer, whose philosophy was who you knew mattered most, tried to make the team and the league a success.

His efforts began to accrue debt as the Titans ' first two seasons were mediocre with attendance dropping in the team's second year.

The franchise was sold for $ 1 million to a five man syndicate headed by Sonny Werblin of the Gotham Football Club, Inc. in February 1963.