‘Two books published in time for the 2008 season offer reminiscence about the league that existed from 1960 to ’69 before the AFL-National Football League merger was consummated in 1970. Both books have a Western New York connection. The first, “The Birth of the New NFL – How the 1966 AFL/NFL Merger Transformed Pro Football” comes from a familiar voice – longtime Buffalo News sports editor, columnist and Bills beat reporter Larry Felser.’