December 26, 2011

1964: Bills Shut Down Chargers to Win AFL Championship

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On December 26, 1964 the Buffalo Bills, champions of the American Football League’s Eastern Division, hosted the defending AFL champions, th...
December 25, 2011

MVP Profile: Jim Nance, 1966

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Fullback, Boston Patriots Age: 24 (Dec. 30) 2nd season in pro football & with Patriots College: Syracuse Height: 6’1” Weight: 245 ...
December 24, 2011

1950: Browns Edge Rams for NFL Championship

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It was a momentous occasion on December 24, 1950 as the Cleveland Browns hosted the Los Angeles Rams for the NFL Championship. The Browns w...
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 ...