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Dec 1, 2023

Colts Down Redskins at D.C. Stadium

Dec. 1, 1963 - Johnny Unitas used the screen pass and his own running to break up a close game with 17 points in the final quarter as the...

Dec 1, 2023

Bears Come Back to Tie Vikings at Wrigley

Dec. 1, 1963 - Bill Wade’s 8-yard touchdown pass to Joe Marconi after the inspired Minnesota Vikings had fumbled away an apparent victory...

Nov 30, 2023

Jets Draft Defensemen

Nov. 30, 1963 - The New York Jets concentrated on defense today in the American Football League draft with coach Weeb Ewbank making five...

Nov 28, 2023

Raiders Defeat Broncos in Denver

Nov. 28, 1963 - The Oakland Raiders came alive with two third-quarter touchdowns today and went on to score a 26-10 American Football...

Nov 28, 2023

Packers Tie Lions in Detroit

Nov. 28, 1963 - The Detroit Lions, an injured, losing football team this season, tied the Green Bay Packers, 13-13, today by scoring a...

Nov 27, 2023

Jets’ Coach Weeb Ewbank Speaks Out

Nov. 27, 1963 - Weeb Ewbank, coach of the New York Jets, had a warning today for any college football player who may come his way. The...

Nov 26, 2023

Roger Staubach Wins Heisman Trophy

Nov. 26, 1963 - Roger Staubach of Navy today was named the Heisman Trophy winner for 1963. The junior quarterback won college football’s...

Nov 26, 2023

Ditka Is a Standout for Chicago

Nov. 26, 1963 - If George Halas gets his Chicago Bears into the NFL’s championship game, he will owe one of his players, Mike Ditka, a...

Nov 26, 2023

Ben Scotti Released by Philadelphia Eagles after Fight with John Mellekas

Nov. 26, 1963 - Ben Scotti (pictured) is no longer a Philadelphia Eagle. The Eagles asked waivers today on Scotti and reinstated John...

Nov 25, 2023

Browns Defeat Cowboys in Cleveland

Nov. 25, 1963 - The Browns turned two fourth-period interceptions into touchdowns yesterday and defeated the Dallas Cowboys, 27-17,...

Nov 25, 2023

Bears Tie Steelers, Maintain Hold on First Place

Nov. 25, 1963 - Roger Leclerc’s 18-yard field goal with 4½ minutes remaining enabled the Chicago Bears to tie the Steelers, 17-17,...

Nov 25, 2023

Two Philadelphia Eagles Hospitalized after Vicious Fight

Nov. 25, 1963 - Defensive back Ben Scotti (left) and defensive tackle John Mellekas (right) were missing from the Philadelphia Eagles’...

Nov 24, 2023

Redskins To Send Game Ball to White House

Nov. 24, 1963 - The White House is getting a National Football League game ball to symbolize the deep feeling players in the league held...

Nov 24, 2023

Cardinals Upset Giants at Yankee Stadium

Nov. 24, 1963 - The New York Giants, who had been averaging five touchdowns a game over the last eight weeks, were held to two today by...

Nov 24, 2023

Packers Dominate 49ers in Green Bay

Nov. 24, 1963 - Eager to get back into title contention in the NFL’s Western Division, the Green Bay Packers today staged a boisterous...

Nov 23, 2023

NFL’s Decision to Play Games Evokes Anger

Nov. 23, 1963 - The decision by NFL commissioner Pete Rozelle (pictured) to go through with the seven games on its schedule tomorrow...

Nov 23, 2023

Most Sports Events Cancelled in Wake of Assassination

Nov. 23, 1963 - Amid confusion as well as grief, a minor portion of America’s sports world went ahead with scheduled events today while...

Nov 22, 2023

TV Networks Alter Programming in Wake of Assassination

Nov. 22, 1963 - Television and radio stations in the New York metropolitan area announced today the temporary cancellation of many...

Nov 20, 2023

Werblin Encouraged by Jets’ Ticket Sales for New Shea Stadium

Nov. 20, 1963 - The New York Jets, even without a real concerted pitch, have already sold more than 5,500 season tickets for next season,...

Nov 18, 2023

Giants Crush 49ers, Gain Exclusive Possession of First Place

Nov. 18, 1963 - After ten weeks of grudging give-and-take battle, the New York Giants yesterday gained exclusive possession of first...