October 7, 2011

1956: Carmichael Returns Kickoff 106 Yards but Bears Prevail Over Packers

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The Green Bay Packers were in the midst of a long dry period on October 7, 1956 as they hosted the arch-rival Chicago Bears at City Stadium....
October 6, 2011

2002: Chiefs Sink Jets with Late Touchdown by Priest Holmes

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Coming into the Week 5 matchup on October 6, 2002 with the New York Jets, the Kansas City Chiefs appeared to be in good position to improve ...
October 5, 2011

1952: Rookie Ollie Matson Scores 2 TDs as Cards Beat Bears

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The Chicago Cardinals had a new head coach for 1952 in Joe Kuharich, who had played for the team in the 1940s. They also had a rookie who se...
October 4, 2011

1970: Dennis Shaw Leads Bills Past Jets in First Start

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The Buffalo Bills were entering a restructured NFL due to the 1970 merger, but they were still a team that had been struggling since last wi...
October 3, 2011

MVP Profile: Jerry Rice, 1987

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Wide Receiver, San Francisco 49ers Age: 25 (Oct. 13) 3rd season in pro football & with 49ers College: Mississippi Valley State He...
October 2, 2011

1994: Don Shula’s Dolphins Beat David Shula’s Bengals in Father vs. Son Matchup

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The October 2, 1994 game between the Miami Dolphins and Cincinnati Bengals had a special distinction, not because of the action on the field...
October 1, 2011

1961: NY Titans Overcome Early Miscues & Cappelletti to Beat Patriots

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The Week 4 American Football League matchup at New York’s Polo Grounds on October 1, 1961 featured two division rivals, both with 2-1 record...