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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: 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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