January 1, 2012

1978: Broncos Edge Raiders for AFC Championship

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For the first 17 years of their existence, the Denver Broncos had been perennial also-rans. It had taken them from 1960 until 1973 just to p...
December 31, 2011

1972: Redskins Dominate Cowboys for NFC Title

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In 1971 the Washington Redskins made it to the postseason for the first time since 1945, and in ’72 they were looking to go farther. Head Co...
December 30, 2011

2001: Late Comeback Pulls Eagles Over Giants to Clinch NFC East Title

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Prior to the 2001 NFL season, the New York Giants had won nine straight games against their long-time rivals, the Philadelphia Eagles, inclu...
December 29, 2011

MVP Profile: Joe Namath, 1968

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Quarterback, New York Jets Age: 25 4th season in pro football & with Jets College: Alabama Height: 6’2” Weight: 195 Prelude : C...
December 28, 2011

1947: Cards Beat Eagles for NFL Title in Game of Big Plays

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The NFL Championship game on December 28, 1947 featured two teams that were new to the contest. The Chicago Cardinals may have been the NFL’...
December 27, 2011

1959: Colts Defeat Giants to Repeat as NFL Champions

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The Baltimore Colts had defeated the New York Giants in an overtime classic, one of the most celebrated games in NFL history, in 1958. The t...
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...