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Detroit Lions win 1st NFL football championship...
Item #668530
December 16, 1935
ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, December 16, 1935
* Detroit Lions win NFL football championship (1st time)
The top of page 3 of the sport's section has a banner headline: "DETROIT DRUBS GIANTS, 26-7, TO WIN PRO LEAGUE TITLE" with subhead. (see)
Complete with 32 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, some small binding holes along the spine, generally nice.
wikipedia no... See More
Walter Payton breaks NFL rushing record...
Item #668149
October 8, 1984
LOS ANGELES TIMES, October 8, 1984
* Walter Payton
* Chicago Bears
* NFL football
The front page of the sport's section has a heading: "Payton Makes Day a Little Less Gloomy" with subhead, related photo and leader chart. First report coverage on Chicago Bears running back, Walter Payton, breaking Jim Brown's NFL career rushing record.
Complete 1st and sport's section... See More
Cleveland Browns, first NFL game...
Item #668026
September 7, 1946
THE DETROIT NEWS, September 7, 1946
* Cleveland Browns 1st game & win
* Lou Groza stars w/ touchdown & FGs
The front page of the sport's section (page 11) has a six column heading: "New Pro League Opens With 60,000 Fans" with subhead: "Game Won by Browns" (see) This was the Browns very first game in franchise history. It is also their very first win as well.
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Ted Williams' batting record is now official...
Item #667883
December 15, 1941
ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, December 15, 1941
* Ted Williams .406 batting average enters record books
* Boston Red Sox - major league baseball - MLB
* 1st ever divisional playoff game... NFL football
* Chicago Bears vs. Green Bay Packers
The sports section (page 3B) has a chart titled: "Official American League Batting Averages" which show Williams with a .406 ave... See More
Rams NFL football team are born...
Item #667860
February 13, 1937
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, February 13, 1937
* NFL Rams are created
* National Football League
* Cleveland - Los Angeles - St. Louis
The front page of section 2 (sport's) has a great banner headline: "VOTE CLEVELAND PRO FOOTBALL FRANCHISE" with subheads. (see) Nice for display.
Complete with all 28 pages, rag edition in nice condition. A few small binding holes along the spine.
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Terry Bradshaw drafted... Pittsburgh Steelers...
Item #666800
January 27, 1970
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, January 27, 1970
* Terry Bradshaw - Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
* Pittsburgh Steelers 1st pick in draft (day of)
This 34 page newspaper has a three column headline on page 22: "Do Steelers Want Bradshaw ?" with caption "Answer Comes Today"
Coverage on the NFL draft in which Terry Bradshaw was likely to be the first ... See More
Chicago Bears win 1940 NFL title... 73-0...
Item #666523
December 9, 1940
ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, December 9, 1940
* Chicago Bears vs. Washington Redskins
* NFL Championship game
* Famous 73-0 rout by the Bears
The top of page 5B has a banner headline: "Records Fall as Bears Rout Redskins, 73-0, in Pro Playoff" with subheads, related photo, lineups and stats. First report coverage on the 1940 NFL: championship game between the Washington Redskins and ... See More
Cleveland Browns win NFL football championship over Detroit Lions...
Item #666522
December 27, 1954
THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, December 27, 1954
* Cleveland Browns vs. Detroit Lions
* NFL football championship title game
Page 5 has a one column heading: "Browns Smashed Lions Yesterday" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on the NFL football championship game between the Cleveland Browns and the Detroit Lions.
Complete with 8 pages, some small binding holes along th... See More
Gale Sayers 6 TD's in a single game... Chicago Bears...
Item #664932
December 13, 1965
THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, December 13, 1965
* Gale Sayers 6 touchdowns in a single game
* Chicago Bears - NFL football record tying performance
The top of page 4 has a three column headline: "Sayers Scores Six TDs as Bears Smash 49ers 61-20" First report coverage on Sayers' famous 6 touchdowns in one game performance.
Complete with 6 pages, small binding holes alo... See More
Amelia Earhart flies solo across the Atlantic...
Item #664764
May 21, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 21, 1932
* Amelia Earhart - transatlantic flight
* 1st woman to achieve solo
* Airplane flight begins (1st report)
The front page has one column headings: "MISS EARHART FLIES ALONE FOR PARIS ON 'LINDBERGH DAY'" "With Fair Sky, Wind Aiding, She Takes Off at Day's End From Harbor Grace, Nfld." "Due At Goal This Morning" ... See More
Chicago Bears win 1st NFL football championship...
Item #664410
December 18, 1933
THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Nebraska, December 18, 1933
* Chicago Bears win 1st NFL football championship
* Bronko Nagurski
The top of page 14 has a six column headline: "Bears Beat Giants for Pro Grid Crown" with subheads, stats and lineups. (see)
Complete with all 20 pages, light toning, a little margin chipping, generally good.
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Dallas Cowboys win Super Bowl VI...
Item #664034
January 17, 1972
THE PRATT TRIBUNE, Kansas, January 17, 1972
* Dallas Cowboys win 1st championship
* Super Bowl VI vs. Miami Dolphins
* NFL - National Football League
The front page has a two column heading: "Cowboys lasso Miami" (see) The top of page 4 has a four column headline: "Dallas Cowboys prove ability Sunday" (see) First report coverage on the Dallas Cowboys winning their very ... See More
Green Bay Packers are football champs for 1936...
Item #663135
December 14, 1936
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Massachusetts, Dec. 14, 1936
* Green Bay Packers victorious
* Boston Redskins (Washington)
* NFL football championship
Page 8 has a report: "Packers Are Pro Football Champions" "Defeat the Redskins in New York by 21-6 Score".
Fourteen pages, light toning at the margins, nice.... See More
Philadelphia Eagles win NFL football championship against Los Angeles Rams...
Item #663022
December 19, 1949
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, Dec. 19, 1949
* Philadelphia Eagles vs. Los Angeles Rams
* NFL football championship title game
Page 8 has a one column heading: "Eagles Remain NFL Champions, Whip Rams, 14-0" Nice coverage on the NFL football championship game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Los Angeles Rams.
Complete in 20 pages, very nice condition.... See More
Chicago Bears win NFL football championship against New York Giants...
Item #663018
December 16, 1946
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Massachusetts, Dec. 16, 1946
* Chicago Bears wins NFL football title (1st report)
* New York Giants - players busted on 'Fix' scandal
The sport's section (page 8) has three column headings: "Gamblers Make Attempt To Fix Pro Football Playoff" "Giants Put Up Rugged Battle".
Complete in 12 pages, minor margin wear, generally nice.... See More
Very 1st Pro Bowl NFL football game...
Item #662368
January 16, 1939
SPORTING GREEN section only of the San Francisco Chronicle, January 16, 1939
* Very 1st Pro Bowl NFL football game
* New York Giants vs. All-Stars
The front page of this section has a two column heading: "N.Y. Giants Win L. A. Titlt, 13-10" with lineups. (see) First report coverage on the very 1st National Football League All-Star Game (Pro Bowl).
Other sporting... See More
Washington Redskins win 1937 NFL football championship against Chicago Bears...
Item #661745
December 13, 1937
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE SPORTING GREEN sport's section ony of the San Francisco Chronicle, December 13, 1937
* Chicago Bears vs. Washington Redskins
* NFL football championship title game
The front page of this section has a two column heading: "BAUGH PASSES REDS TO TITLE" with subhead. (see) Reporting continues on page 3 with two related photos. First report coverage on the... See More
O. J. Simpson's days with Buffalo are over....
Item #661384
November 1, 1977
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Nov. 1, 1977
* O. J. Simpson as a running back
* Buffalo Bills - NFL football
The front page has a nice banner headline: "O.J. Simpson Out for Season" with subhead: "Will Have Surgery on Left Knee" and photo. (see) First report coverage on what would be the end of O. J. Simpson's playing days for the Buffalo Bills. He would be traded to the 49ers ... See More
Chicago Bear wins 1941 NFL title...
Item #661331
December 22, 1941
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, December 22, 1941
* Chicago Bears win NFL pro football championship
* Just after the bombing of Pearl Harbor - WWII era
The sport's section (page 21) has a six column headline: "Power, Weight, Spirit Crown Bears Grid Kings" with subheads, related photo and stats. First report coverage on the Chicago Bears winning the National Football League cha... See More
Atlanta Falcons get franchise team...
Item #661103
July 1, 1965
THE NEWS AND OBSERVER, Raleigh, Single leaf only, July 1, 1965
* Atlanta Falcons get franchise team (1st report)
* NFL football - Georgia
* SINGLE LEAF ONLY ***********
Here is a single page cut out of a damaged issue (pages 19 & 20 only) which has a two column heading: "Atlanta Gains NFL Franchise For $9 Million" with a large portion of the text. Still nice for framing as is... See More
NFL Cardinals win football title....
Item #660732
December 29, 1947
THE DETROIT NEWS, December 29, 1947
* Chicago Cardinals (Arizona) vs. Philadelphia Eagles
* NFL football championship title game
The front page of the sport's section (page17) has a four column heading: "Lavishness of Late C.W. Bidwell Wins for Cards" with stats and small related photo. (see) First report coverage on the NFL football championship game between the Chicago Car... See More
Joe Namath signs with New York Jets...
Item #660434
January 3, 1965
DETROIT FREE PRESS, January 3, 1965
* Joe Namath signs contract
* Alabama Crimson Tide
* New York Jets (NFL)
At the bottom of the front page of the sport's section (inside) is a four column heading: "Namath Snaps Up $400,000 Contract" with "Jets Give Him Richest Deal In Sports" More on the next page with photo of Namath. (see) First report coverage on football grea... See More
The Heidi Game (Bowl)....
Item #660241
November 18, 1968
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, November 18, 1968
* The Heidi Game - Bowl
* Oakland Raiders vs. New York Jets
* Rare piece of NFL football folklore
The top of page 5 has a two column heading: "Heidi Tosses Block At TV Football Fans" Small binding holes along the spine slightly affects this report. (see) Also page 7 has another related article with a three column heading: &q... See More
1st ever NFL football championship game...
Item #660176
December 19, 1932
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass., December 19, 1932
* 1st ever NFL football championship game
* Chicago Bears vs. Portsmouth Spartans
* Bronko Nagurski - Red Grange
The bottom of page 8 has a discrete and brief report with no heading & text that begins with: "The Chicago Bears won the Professional football title....". (see) First report coverage on the very 1st NFL title game ever p... See More
The Jackie Robinson of the NFL signs....
Item #660082
March 22, 1946
THE DETROIT NEWS, March 22, 1946
* Kenny Washington breaks the color barrier
* NFL football signs it's 1st African American player
* Los Angeles Rams (St. Louis)
The front page of the sport's section has a one column photo with small heading: "Signed by Rams" (see) The next page has a one column heading: "Rams Sign Negro Star" with subhead. (see)
Other news, sp... See More
Philadelphia Eagles win NFL title....
Item #659780
December 20, 1948
NEW YORK POST, December 20, 1948
* Philadelphia Eagles vs. Chicago Cardinals
* NFL football championship title game
* "Philly Blizzard" at Shibe Park
* 1st ever televised NFL title game
The sport's section (page 58) has a two column heading: "Grid Eagles Fly High--It Wasn't in the Cards To Win NFL Crown" (see) First report coverage on the NFL football champion... See More
Washington Redskins very 1st NFL football game...
Item #657825
September 17, 1937
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, September 17, 1937
* Washington Redskins 1st NFL football game
* Formerly the Boston Redskins
The front page of section 2 (sports) has a one column heading: "RILEY SMITH AND REDSKINS BEAT GIANTS, 13 TO 3" with subhead and lineups. (see) First report coverage on the very 1st Washington Redskins NFL football game played.
Complete with all 42 pages, this is th... See More
Pittsburgh Steelers 1st ever NFL game...
Item #657715
September 21, 1933
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, September 21, 1933
* Pittsburgh Steelers enter league
* Very 1st NFL football game played
The front page of section 2 (sports) has a one column heading: "New York Pro Eleven Beats Pittsburgh, 23-2" The article begins with: "The Pittsburgh pro eleven, making its debut tonight in the National league..." First report coverage on the very 1st football ... See More
1st College Football All-Star Game In 1934...
Item #657219
September 1, 1934
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, September 1, 1934
* Chicago College All-Star Game
* Very 1st annual football game
* Chicago Bears NFL team
* Best title to be had (rare)
The front page has a five column headline: "All-Stars Battle Bears to 0-0 Tie" subheads. (see) The front page of section 2 (sports) has a nice banner headline: "COLLEGE SPIRIT STOPS PROS' MARCH ON GOAL" with... See More
Pittsburgh Steelers & Philadelphia Eagles are born...
Item #656701
July 9, 1933
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, section 2 only (sports), July 9, 1933
* Pittsburgh Steelers
* Philadelphia Eagles
* Joins NFL football
The front page of this section has a one column heading: "National Pro Grid League Admits 3 Clubs" (see) First report coverage on the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Philadelphia Eagles being awarded franchises by the National Football League at its annual ow... See More
1934 "Sneakers Game" NFL title.... NYG...
Item #656507
December 10, 1934
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, December 10, 1934
* The famed "Sneakers Game"
* NFL football title championship
The front page of section 2 (sports) has a great banner headline: "GIANTS WHIP BEARS FOR PRO TITLE, 30-13" with subheads, 2 related photos and lineups. Nice for display. A smaller subhead reads: "Gym Shoes Aid Giants". First report coverage o... See More
New York Giants win NFL championship...
Item #656186
December 12, 1938
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, December 12, 1938
* NFL football championship game w/ photos
* New York Giants vs. Green Bay Packers
The front page of the sport's section (inside) has a nice banner headline: "GIANTS TAKE PRO TITLE; BEAT PACKERS, 23-17" with subheads, 3 related photos and lineups. Nice for display. First report coverage on the NFL football championship game between the... See More
Y.A. Tittle sets passing records in NFL game...
Item #654674
September 6, 1948
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 6, 1948
* Y. A. Tittle sets passing records in game
* Baltimore Colts quarterback
* NFL Football
The sport's section (page 10) has a banner headline: "Tittle Sets Two Records as Colts Upset Football Yankees; Brooklyn Loses" with subheads that include: "Tittle Star Of Winners" "Gains 346 Yards on Passes and Is Responsible for Five T... See More
Washington Redskins win NFL title...
Item #654575
December 14, 1942
THE TIMES PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, December 14, 1942
* Washington Redskins win NFL title
* NFL football championship
* Chicago Bears upset
This 32 page newspaper has a six column headline on page 18: "Washington Beats Chicago Bears in Amazing Upset" with subheads that include: "REDSKINS GET REVENGE FOR 73-0 TRIMMING." Additional details are provided, which incl... See More
1945 Cleveland Rams win NFL title...
Item #654378
December 17, 1945
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass., December 17, 1945
* Cleveland Rams win NFL football championship
* (St. Louis) vs. Washington Redskins
The sport's section (page 8) has a two column heading: "Rams Win Before 32,178 Fans, 15-14, As Baugh's Pass Hits Post For Safety" (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 12 pages, light toning at the margins, general... See More
1934 "Sneakers Game" NFL title.... NYG...
Item #651566
December 10, 1934
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass., December 10, 1934
* The famed "Sneakers Game"
* NFL football title championship
Page 8 under "Sport Chatter" is some brief reporting which includes: "The Giants wore basketball sneakers in the second half on account of the frozen ground and then went into the air" This was the famous "Sneakers Game" which w... See More
Red Grange last college game...
Item #650036
November 22, 1925
OMAHA SUNDAY NEWS, Nebraska, sport's section only, November 22, 1925
* Red Grange - Galloping Ghost
* Illinois Fighting Illini - College football
* Chicago Bears - NFL
The front page of the sport's section (inside) has a banner headline: "'Red' Grange Ends College Career in Blaze of Glory" with subheads and nice photo Grange holding his famed #77 jersey. Fir... See More
Red Grange signs w/ the Bears...
Item #649587
November 23, 1925
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 23, 1925
* Red Grange - Galloping Ghost
* Illinois Fighting Illini - College football
* Chicago Bears signing - NFL
The sport's section (page26) has a one column heading: "GRANGE WILL PLAY FOR CHICAGO BEARS" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the famous Illinois running back signing with the Chicago Bears just after playing in his last ... See More
Baltimore Colts win NFL football championship over New York Giants...
Item #648736
December 28, 1959
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, December 28, 1959
* Baltimore Colts vs. New York Giants
* NFL football championship title game
* Quarterback Johnny Unitas
Page 10 has a two column heading: "Colts Retain Crown; Surge In Fourth Period" First report coverage on the NFL football championship game between the Baltimore Colts and the New York Giants.
Other news, sports and advert... See More
Eric Dickerson breaks O.J. Simpson's record...
Item #645165
December 10, 1984
LOS ANGELES TIMES, December 10, 1984
* Eric Dickerson breaks O.J Simpson's record
* Single season rushing yards - Los Angeles Rams
* NFL football
The front page of the sport's section has a banner headline: "Eric the Great Gains 2,007, Eclipsing O.J." with subheads two related photos and stat graph. More inside. First report coverage on running back Eric Dickerson breaki... See More
AAFC All-Star football game....
Item #643637
December 18, 1949
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Mass., sport's section only, December 18, 1949
* All-America Football Conference All-Star game
* Shamrock Bowl - Cleveland Browns
* Last ever AAFC game
The front page of this section has a one column heading: "ALL-STAR GRIDDERS DEFEAT CLEVELAND IN CHARITY BATTLE" with subhead. (see)
Other sporting news of the day. Complete sport's section only wit... See More
Green Bay Packers wins NFL championship...
Item #642169
December 14, 1936
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Pennsylvania, December 14, 1936
* Green Bay Packers victorious
* Boston Redskins (Washington)
* NFL football championship
The sport's section (page 13) has a small and somewhat discrete one column heading: "Packers Take Home 'Pro' Football Crown" with subhead and related photo. See image for brief text here.
Other news, sports and advertise... See More
Philadelphia Eagles win NFL football championship over Green Bay Packers...
Item #641391
December 27, 1960
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, December 27, 1960
* Philadelphia Eagles win vs. Green Bay Packers
* NFL football championship title game
The sport's section (page 10) has a two column heading: "Eagles Win First NFL Crown In 11 Years" with caption: "Pro Football" (see)
1st report coverage on the NFL football championship game between the Philadelphia Eagles and... See More
Detroit Lions vs. Cleveland Browns...
Item #639893
December 30, 1957
KENTUCKY TIMES STAR, Kentucky, December 30, 1957
* Detroit Lions vs. Cleveland Browns
* NFL football championship title game
This 12 page newspaper has a six column headline on page 10: "'Dead' Team New Pro Champs" with subhead and related photo. (see)
Tells of the NFL football championship game between the Detroit Lions and the Cleveland Browns
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Miami Dolphins complete perfect NFL season....
Item #639668
January 15, 1973
THE NEWS AND OBSERVER, Raleigh, North Carolina, January 15, 1973
* Miami Dolphins complete perfect season
* Super Bowl VII vs. Washington Redskins
* NFL National Football League
The front page has a small one column heading: "Dolphins Do It!" (see)
The sport's section (page 17) is a banner headline: "Miami Climaxes Perfect Season, 14-7" with subheads and related ph... See More
Green Bay Packers win NFL title.....
Item #639629
December 31, 1962
THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, December 31, 1962
* Green Bay Packers vs. New York Giants
* NFL football championship title game
The sport's section (page 4) has a three column heading: "Packers Repeat As NFL Champ; Looking to 1963" (see) First report coverage on the NFL football championship game between the Green Bay Packers and the New York Giants.
Complete in 8 pages, s... See More
Los Angeles Rams win NFL football title over Cleveland Browns...
Item #639439
December 24, 1951
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, December 24, 1951
* Los Angeles Rams vs. Cleveland Browns
* NFL football championship title game
The sport's page (page 12) has a six column headline: "Rams Capture National Loop Crown Defeating Browns, 24-17" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the NFL football championship game between the Detroit Lions and the Cleveland Browns.
... See More
New York Giants win NFL championship...
Item #639219
December 12, 1938
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, December 12, 1938
* NFL football championship game w/ photos
* New York Giants vs. Green Bay Packers
The sport's section (page 18) has a three column heading: "New York Giants Beat Green Bay Packers in Pro Grid Title Game" with lineup. First report coverage on the NFL football championship game between the New York Giants and Green Bay Packers... See More
San Francisco 49ers win super bowl...
Item #637355
January 21, 1985
THE PLAIN DEALER, Cleveland, Ohio, January 21, 1985
* San Francisco 49ers win 2nd super bowl
* NFL football - Joe Montana vs. Dan Marino
the front page has a three column photos of Montana with heading: "49ers simply super" (see)
The front page of the sport's section has a banner headline: "49ers win Super Bowl XIX" with subheads and photo. Much more on the followin... See More
New York Giants win NFL football championship...
Item #633390
December 31, 1956
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 31, 1956
* NFL football championship game (1st report)
* New York Giants vs. Chicago Bears
Near the bottom of the front page is a small one column heading: "Giants Crush Bears, 47-7, to Take Title" (see)
The sport's section (page 16) has a banner headline: "Giants Crush Bears at Stadium and Take First Pro Football Title Since 1938" with ... See More
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