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K.S. "Bud" Adams, Jr.: The Transition to Titans
Titans Online takes a look at how founder and owner Bud Adams brought professional football to Tennessee. (Photos: AP/Donn Jones Photography/Staff
K.S. "Bud" Adams, Jr. presents former Nashville Mayor Phil Bredesen with a jersey.
Mr. Adams displays the logo used for the inaugural Tennessee Oilers season of 1997.
Dr. James Hefner, former NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue and Mr. Adams discuss stadium construction plans.
Dr. James Hefner of TSU, former Mayor Phil Bredesen, Bud Adams and future NFL commissioner Roger Goodell break ground at the stadium site on May 3, 1997.
Bud Adams announces that he will change the nickname of the team he founded from the Oilers.
Mr. Adams, former NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue and former Oilers/Titans coach Jeff Fisher address the team.
Former Gov. Don Sundquist joins Mr. Adams for the unveiling of the Titans logo.
Bud Adams hoists the Lamar Hunt trophy, named after his long-time friend, after the Titans won the 1999 AFC Championship.
After winning the 1999 AFC Championship, Mr. Adams and the Titans' next stop was Super Bowl XXXIV.
Mr. Adams with former Titans coach Jeff Fisher and former GM Floyd Reese.
Mr. Adams with Titans/Oilers Hall of Famer Eddie George.
Mr. Adams with Titans/Oilers Hall of Famer Steve McNair.
Mr. Adams with former Nashville Mayor and Tennessee Gov. Phil Bredesen.
Mr. Adams with former defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth.
Mr. Adams with former Titans/Oilers coach Jeff Fisher.
Mr. Adams with Titans safety Michael Griffin.
Mr. Adams greets former Titans linebacker Keith Bulluck before the 2009 Hall of Fame game.
Mr. Adams with Bills founder and owner Ralph Wilson in 2009.
Mr. Adams with Titans receiver Nate Washington in 2009.
Mr. Adams with Titans running back Chris Johnson in 2009.
Mr. Adams with former Titans QB Vince Young in 2009.
Mr. Adams greets former CB Cortland Finnegan after a 2009 game.
Mr. Adams with Pro Football Hall of Famer Bruce Matthews during Matthews' induction to the Titans/Oilers Hall of Fame.
Mr. Adams greets Chris Johnson on his way to the field in 2010.
Mr. Adams with Titans QB Jake Locker and coach Mike Munchak after the Titans drafted Locker in 2011.
Mr. Adams with Bruce Matthews in 2012.
Titans coach and Pro Football Hall of Fame G Mike Munchak with Mr. Adams. Munchak worked for Adams from his draft date in 1982 until Adams passed away.
