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šŸšØPackers Win First NFL Championship Since 1944

Dec. 31, 1961 - Breaking the game wide open with an explosive second-quarter attack that netted 3 touchdowns and a field goal, the Green Bay Packers routed the New York Giants, 37-0, today in the NFLā€™s championship game. Coach Vince Lombardiā€™s Packers gave a thorough going-over to the Giants in all departments. The New Yorkers did little to help themselves, giving away the ball five times on four interceptions and a fumble. But these negative factors in no way detracted from an impressive victory for Green Bay. Paul Hornung and Bart Starr were the chief architects of Green Bayā€™s first NFL championship since 1944. Hornung scored the Packersā€™ first touchdown, kicked 3 field goals, and booted 4 extra points. His 19 points set a postseason record. Afterward, Coach Vince Lombardi said of Hornung: ā€œThe bigger the game, the tougher he plays.ā€

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