October 22, 2011

1939: Dodgers Defeat Eagles in First Televised NFL Game

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Today, pro football on television is big business and a very big draw. Bringing the game to the viewing public had a huge effect on its grow...
October 21, 2011

1979: 49ers Beat Falcons for First Win Under Bill Walsh

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In his first season as head coach/general manager of the San Francisco 49ers, Bill Walsh had suffered through seven losses without winning a...
October 20, 2011

1957: Lions Overcome 24-Point Halftime Deficit to Beat Colts

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The undefeated Baltimore Colts (3-0) were a team on the rise as they took on the Detroit Lions (2-1) on October 20, 1957 at Briggs Stadium. ...
October 19, 2011

MVP Profile: Tommy Reamon, 1974

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Running Back, Florida Blazers Age: 22 1st season in pro football College: Missouri Height: 5’9” Weight: 191 Prelude : Chosen by th...
October 18, 2011

1993: Raiders Overcome Elway Heroics to Beat Broncos on Long FG

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The Monday Night Football matchup on October 18, 1993 featured two NFC West rivals, the host Denver Broncos and visiting Los Angeles Raiders...
October 17, 2011

1976: Seahawks Defeat Bucs in Battle of Expansion Teams

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The NFL game on October 17, 1976 at Tampa Stadium was derisively referred to as “Expansion Bowl I”. Both the host Buccaneers and visiting Se...
October 16, 2011

1974: Steamer Defeats Bell Before 750 Fans at JFK Stadium

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It was a rainy Wednesday night in Philadelphia on October 16, 1974 as the host Bell took on the Shreveport Steamer in a World Football Leagu...