The game of American football is filled with strategy, legendary figures, great teams, and amazing events that have created euphoria in fandom. We celebrate the game and its people. Here are some items of interest that capture the spirit of the gridiron.
A Historic Day in NFL History
Football History | December 17, 1933, A Historic Day in NFL History
The 1922 Rose Bowl
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A Historic Day in NFL History
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On December 17, 1933, Wrigley Field in Chicago hosted the first NFL Championship Game scheduled before the season began. This marked a significant step forward for the league, which had previously held a hastily organized championship game in 1932.
One of the most controversial plays in NFL history occurred during this game. With time winding down, Bronko Nagurski threw a forward pass to Bill Hewitt, who lateraled to Billy Karr, who scored a touchdown. This play led to the creation of the "Bronko Nagurski Rule," which allowed forward passes to be thrown from anywhere behind the line of scrimmage.
The game was a thrilling back-and-forth affair, featuring six lead changes. In the end, the Chicago Bears defeated the New York Giants 23-21, with Red Grange's crucial tackle preserving the victory.
This historic game not only determined a champion but also led to significant rule changes, including the division of the league into two divisions and the movement of the hash marks and goalposts. These changes helped to modernize the game and make it more exciting for fans.
Preserving Gridiron History in a New Way!
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Orville Mulligan: Sports Writer
We invite you to take a ride through 1920's sports history in the audio drama that takes the listener through the sounds and legendary events of the era through the eyes of a young newspaper journalist. You will feel like you were there!
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Gridiron Legacy: Pro Football's Missing Origin Story
Author Gregg Ficery tells the story of the beginnings of Pro Football through the pro football career of his Great Grandfather, Bob Shiring
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Sports History Network
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Sports Jersey Dispatch
If you like remembering players of the NFL by their numbers then you may also enjoy going uniform number by number in other team sports as well. We have it for you on our other website in baseball, basketball, hockey and more on the Sports Jersey Dispatch.
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Bears versus Cardinals: The NFL's Oldest Rivalry
Author Joe Ziemba the master historian of football in Chicago has released another beauty. It is titled Bears versus Cardinals: The NFL's Oldest Rivalry.
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