The West Texas Rufneks were a professional American football team based in Midland, Texas. They began play as the Odessa-Midland Comets in the Texas Football League in 1966. In September 1968 the franchise was purchased by Dallas investor Alton Fairchild, who changed the team's name to the West Texas Rufneks.[1] When the Texas Football League merged with the Continental Football League for its 1969 season, the Rufneks became a member of the COFL's new Texas Division East.[2] The team announced plans to relocate after the 1969 season, but the move never happened and the Rufneks dissolved before the 1970 Texas Football League season.

West Texas Rufneks
Founded1966
Folded1970
LeagueTexas Football League, Continental Football League
Based inMidland, Texas
ArenaMemorial Stadium (Midland, Texas)
Colors   
Championships0
Division titles0

Season-by-season

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Year League W L T Finish Coach
Odessa-Midland Comets 1966 Texas Football League 1 8 1 6th Byron Townsend
Odessa-Midland Comets 1967 3 11 0 3rd, Western Division Jim Daniel
Odessa-Midland Comets/West Texas Rufneks 1968 5 7 0 3rd, Western Division Jim Daniel/Ted Dawson
West Texas Rufneks 1969 Continental Football League 7 4 0 2nd, Texas Division East Lou Rymkus

References

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  1. ^ "Comets Get New Owner". The Odessa American. September 25, 1968.
  2. ^ "TFL Aligns With Huge Continental". The Odessa American. Associated Press. January 26, 1969.