September 21, 2011

1986: O’Brien Outduels Marino as Jets Defeat Dolphins in Overtime Thriller

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The September 21, 1986 game between the New York Jets and Miami Dolphins at Giants Stadium in the New Jersey Meadowlands featured two first-...
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September 20, 2011

MVP Profile: Glenn Dobbs, 1946

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Tailback/Defensive Back, Brooklyn Dodgers Age: 26 1st season in pro football College: Tulsa Height: 6’4” Weight: 210 Prelude : A s...
September 19, 2011

1971: Giants Beat Packers in Wild Game of Mishaps and Big Plays

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It was a rainy day in Green Bay on September 19, 1971 as the Packers hosted the New York Giants in the season-opening game for both teams. G...
September 18, 2011

1949: Scores by Defense Propel Browns Over Yankees

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The Cleveland Browns had won three All-America Football Conference championships and were unbeaten in 26 straight games (they were tied twic...
September 17, 2011

1961: Vikings Thrash Bears for Franchise’s First Win

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The Minnesota Vikings launched their first regular season on September 17, 1961 as they hosted the well-established Chicago Bears at Metropo...
September 16, 2011

1984: Eason Rallies Patriots from 23-0 Deficit to Beat Seahawks

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The New England Patriots were 1-1 and had lost badly in the season’s second week as they hosted the 2-0 Seattle Seahawks on September 16, 19...
September 15, 2011

1968: Bengals Defeat Broncos in First Home Game

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On September 15, 1968, Commissioner Pete Rozelle and Ohio Governor James Rhodes were among 25,049 fans in attendance at Nippert Stadium to s...