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Dec 24, 2021
Houston Oilers Repeat as AFL Champions
Dec. 24, 1961 - George Blanda passed for the only touchdown today and kicked a 46-yard field goal to lead the Houston Oilers to their...
Dec 22, 2021
AP Names George Blanda American Football League Player of the Year
Dec. 22, 1961 - George Blanda, voted the American Football League’s player of the year by The Associated Press, today said this might be...
Nov 12, 2021
Giants Destroy Eagles at Yankee Stadium
Nov. 12, 1961 - The Giants stormed to a 38-21 victory over the Eagles today before a roaring crowd of 62,800 at Yankee Stadium. As a...
Oct 22, 2021
NFL: Billy Wade Leads Bears to Victory over 49ers, 31-0
Oct. 22, 1961 - With Billy Wade (right) throwing 4 touchdown passes, the Chicago Bears defeated the San Francisco 49ers, 31-0, in an NFL...
Oct 22, 2021
NFL: Charlie Conerly Leads Giants to Comeback Win over Rams at Yankee Stadium
Oct. 22, 1961 - Charlie Conerly, one of the NFL’s great clutch players, led the New York Giants to a comeback 24-14 victory over the Los...
Oct 17, 2021
NFL: Packers Star Paul Hornung Called to Active Duty by Army
Oct. 17, 1961 - Paul Hornung (pictured), the leading scorer in the NFL, was called to active duty by the Army today, together with Ray...
Oct 15, 2021
NFL: Jim Taylor Dominant as Packers Crush Browns, 49-17, in Cleveland
Oct. 15, 1961 - Jim Taylor (pictured), Green Bay’s league-leading rusher, put on a one-man show today as the Packers routed the Browns,...
Oct 15, 2021
NFL: Tittle Leads Giants to Victory over Dallas, 31-10
Oct. 15, 1961 - The New York Giants, led by quarterback Y.A. Tittle (pictured) and showing their best display of offense this season,...
Oct 13, 2021
Blanda’s Field Goal Gives Oilers 31-31 Tie with Patriots
Oct. 13, 1961 - George Blanda kicked a 25-yard field goal five seconds before the final gun today to give the Houston Oilers a 31-31 tie...
Oct 8, 2021
NFL: Hornung Dominant as Packers Drop Colts, 45-7
Oct. 8, 1961 - Paul Hornung (#5, far right) of the Green Bay Packers put on a scoring show today in a 45-7 victory over the Baltimore...
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