1996 - The NFL approves the Oilers' relocation to Nashville. 1997 - The team name is kept for the 1997 and '98 seasons before the Tennessee Oilers became the Tennessee Titans in 1999. OILERS HELMET HISTORY The original Oilers helmet, circa 1960, was blue with a white stripe down the middle. The oil derrick logo was also white. Although the derrick itself remained once the team moved to Tennessee in 1997, many subtle changes were made to the team's helmets over the course of 38 years. In 1964, two red stripes were added to the white striping on top of the helmet.

Two years later, the helmet color was changed to silver with red and blue striping.The derrick was changed to blue with a red outline and white background. In 1972, the helmet color was switched back to blue, with red and white striping. The derrick was changed to white with a red outline. Three years later, the helmet color was changed to the familiar white with red and blue striping. The derrick was then switched to blue with a red outline. The helmets boasted a gray facemask. In 1983, the facemask was switched to red. The Oilers added their Tennessee logo to the back of the helmet after relocating to Nashville in 1997.