December 23, 2011

1972: Steelers Stun Raiders with “Immaculate Reception”

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Since entering the NFL in 1933, the Pittsburgh Steelers had appeared in just one postseason game prior to December 23, 1972, and had lost. T...
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December 22, 2011

1963: Records Fall as Raiders Beat Oilers in High-Scoring Thriller

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By the time the Oakland Raiders faced the Houston Oilers in their season finale on December 22, 1963, they had long ago become the talk of t...
December 21, 2011

1968: Browns Upset Cowboys for Eastern Conference Title

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The Dallas Cowboys had represented the Eastern Conference in two straight NFL Championship games and were anticipating a third appearance as...
December 20, 2011

MVP Profile: Frank Gifford, 1956

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Halfback, New York Giants Age: 26 5th season in pro football & with Giants College: Southern California Height: 6’1” Weight: 205 ...
December 19, 2011

1971: Falcons Beat Saints to Cap First Winning Season

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The Atlanta Falcons had not posted a winning record in their first five years since joining the NFL as an expansion team in 1966. However, a...
December 18, 2011

1976: Raiders Come From Behind to Beat Patriots in Penalty-Filled Playoff Game

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The AFC Divisional playoff game at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on December 18, 1976 featured a team that had regularly contended but...
December 17, 2011

1933: Bears Edge Giants in First NFL Championship Game

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For the first thirteen years of its existence, the National Football League (American Professional Football Association originally) had no d...
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