1960s Timeline

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Nov 26, 2021

NFL: Eagles Rout Cowboys, 35-13, at Franklin Field

Nov. 26, 1961 - Some Eagle fans among the 60,127 persons at Franklin Field today booed Sonny Jurgensen (pictured) when he was introduced...

Nov 19, 2021

NFL: Jimmy Brown Breaks Rushing Record as Browns Destroy Eagles

Nov. 19, 1961 - Jimmy Brown, the 228-pound fullback of the Cleveland Browns, had his greatest effort as a professional as the Browns...

Oct 29, 2021

NFL: Jurgensen, Eagles Send Redskins to 7th Straight Defeat, 24-27

Oct. 29, 1961 - Sonny Jurgensen’s 41-yard touchdown pass to Tommy McDonald in the last 16 seconds enabled the Philadelphia Eagles to beat...

Aug 4, 2021

NFL: Quarterback Sonny Jurgensen Impresses Eagles Coach Skorich at All-Star Game

Aug. 4, 1961 - If Nick Skorich, the new coach of the Philadelphia Eagles, had any doubts about replacing Norman Van Brocklin at...