NFL Cardinals win 1947 football title....
Item #674058
December 29, 1947
KENTUCKY TIMES-STAR, December 29, 1947
* Chicago Cardinals (Arizona) vs. Philadelphia Eagles
* NFL football championship title game
Page 10 has a one column heading: "Chicago Cards Pro Football Champs for 1947 Season" (see) First report coverage on the NFL football championship game between the Chicago Cardinals and the Philadelphia Eagles.
Complete with 26 pages, light toning ... See More
"Redskins" name 1st used in the NFL...
Item #673597
September 18, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 18, 1933
* (Washington) Boston Redskins
* 1st time nickname was used in franchise history
* First game of the 1933 NFL football season
The sport's section (page 26) has one column headings: "GREEN BAY ELEVEN HELD TO 7-7 TIE" "Boston Rallies in the Closing Minutes of Contest to Deadlock Score" with lineups. Text begins with: "The B... See More
Chicago Bears win 1940 NFL title... 73-0...
Item #673596
December 09, 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
Washington Redskins win NFL title...
Item #673594
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 #673593
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
Cowboys-Redskins rivalry begins...
Item #673588
October 10, 1960
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, October 10, 1960
* Dallas Cowboys vs. Washington Redskins
* Very 1st NFL football game of this famous rivalry
* 1960 World Series of Baseball (game 4)
The sport's section is dominated by reporting on game 4 of the 1960 World Series between the New York Yankees and Pittsburgh Pirates.
But page 15 (sport's section) has a somewhat discrete report... See More
Chicago Bears win NFL football championship...
Item #673587
December 27, 1943
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, December 27, 1943
* Chicago Bears win NFL football championship
* Sid Luckman 5 touchdown passes
* Washington Redskins
The sport's section (page 8) has a one column heading: "CHICAGO BEARS WIN PRO TITLE" with subhead, stats and lineups. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 20 pages, light toning, a little spine ... See More
Paul Brown death... Cleveland Browns founder...
Item #672600
August 06, 1991
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Aug. 6, 1991
* Coach Paul Brown death - NFL football
* Cleveland Browns founder & 1st coach
The bottom of the front is a small photo of Paul Brown with heading: "Football Legend Dies At 82" (see) The front page of the sport's section has a two column heading: "Paul Brown, Innovator for NFL, Dies at 82" with subhead and another small photo of Br... See More
Early United Nations...
Bert Bell... Co-founder of the Philadelphia Eagles...
Item #669786
January 12, 1946
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 12, 1946
* Bert Bell - Co-founder of the Philadelphia eagles
* Becomes the new NFL football commissioner
* Early/formative meeting of The United Nations
The top of page 18 has one column headings that include: "LAYDEN QUITS POST; SUCCEEDED BY BELL" "Resignation of Commissioner Big Surprise to National Football League Men" and more... See More
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
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
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
Superbowl XXXV...
Item #660978
January 29, 2001
USA TODAY, Washington, D.C., January 29, 2001
* Baltimore Ravens win Superbowl XXXV
* Ray Lewis named MVP
Front page heading has, "Ravens ride defense in 34-7 Super romp", which tells of their victory over the New York Giants in Superbowl XXXV.
Includes sections A and D, and is in very nice condition. See images for details.... See More
Best Chicago Bears defeat Pro Bowl All-Stars...
Item #660702
January 05, 1942
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, January 5, 1942
* Chicago Bears vs. Pro football all-stars
* Post Pearl Harbor Pro Bowl
* Best title to be had ? (rare)
The front page of section 2 (sports) has a nice banner headline: "BEARS DEFEAT LEAGUE ALL-STARS, 35 TO 24" with subheads, lineups and related photo. Nice for display.
Much on World War II with nice front page headline. Complete with all 3... See More
Baltimore Ravens win Super Bowl XLVII...
Item #660578
February 04, 2013
YORK DAILY RECORD, Pennsylvania, February 4, 2013
* Baltimore Ravens defeat 49ers in Super Bowl XLVII
* Jacoby Jones sets kick-return record
The front page has the heading "CHARMED" with a photo of Joe Flacco and the Score of "RAVENS 34, 49ERS 31"
The sports section displays a photo of Ray Rice with the heading "Electric Slide". Other articles include:... See More
One of sports' greatest upsets - Super Bowl XLII....
Item #660572
February 04, 2008
YORK DAILY RECORD, Feb. 4, 2008 The front page shows 2 photos from the Super Bowl with the heading "Nobody's perfect" describing one of sports' greatest upsets. The sports section has several articles related to the Super Bowl as well, with headings: "Manning of the hour", "Defense key in Giant's upset" and "Tyree make catch for the ages", ... See More
1st College Football All-Star Game In 1934...
Item #657219
September 01, 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
Y.A. Tittle sets passing records in NFL game...
Item #654674
September 06, 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
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
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
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
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
Tony Nathan and the Alabama Crimson Tide secure SEC title...
Item #629045
November 06, 1977
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 6, 1977
* Tony Nathan, of "Woodlawn" fame, rushes for two touchdowns and throws for another
* Alabama secures the SEC title - setting the stage for a trip to the Sugar Bowl
Page 9 of the sports section has: "Alabama Wins, Clinches S.E.C. Title, Bowl Birth", followed by text which includes in part, "Tony Nathan scored two touchdowns on 1-... See More
Jim Brown breaks NFL rushing record...
Item #628796
October 21, 1963
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 21, 1963
* Jim Brown breaks rushing yards record
* Cleveland Browns - NFL football
The sport's section (page 42) has a one column heading: "BROWNS TRIUMPH OVER EAGLES, 37-7" with subhead: "Jimmy Brown Sets Career Mark for Yards Rushing" (see) First report coverage on the game in which Jim Brown broke the all time rushing record at the time... See More
1934 "Sneakers Game" NFL title.... NYG...
Item #628683
December 10, 1934
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, December 10, 1934
* The famed "Sneakers Game"
* NFL football title championship
The sport's section (page 15) has a two column heading: "Giants Upset Bears to Win Pro Football Title, 30 to 13" with subhead which includes the text: "..Donning Rubber-Soled Shoes...". (see) First report coverage of the famous &q... See More
1st College Football All-Star Game In 1934...
Item #623058
September 01, 1934
NEW YORK TIMES, September 1, 1934
* Chicago College All-Star Game
* Very 1st annual football game
* Chicago Bears
The sport's section (page 8) has one column headings: "80,000 See Bears Tie All-Stars, 0-0" & subheads: "Collegians Outplay Champions of Pro League, Gaining Six First Downs to Three" "Laws, Everhardsus and Mikulak Star With Hewitt and Becker in ... See More
1998 John Elway Denver Broncos Win Superbowl...
Item #619143
January 26, 1998
THE DENVER POST, Denver, Colorado, January 26, 1998
Note: The Denver Post printed two versions for this date. This is the edition which shows John Elway rolling out of the pocket to make a pass.
* Denver Broncos win Super Bowl XXXII
* John Elway & Terrell Davis
* Green Bay Packers
This 100+ page newspaper contains news of the Denver Broncos finally winning t... See More
Greatest NFL game played ?....
Item #617419
December 29, 1958
THE COMMERCIAL APPEAL, Memphis, December 29, 1958
* Baltimore Colts vs. New York Giants
* NFL championship game (1st report)
* Greatest game ever played ?
The front page has one column headings: "Colts Capture Pro Grid Title In 23-17 Drama" "Baltimore Ties Giants In Regulation Period, Wins In Thrilling Overtime" "Unitas Sparks Rally" and more. (see)
More on p... See More
Chicago Bears win NFL football championship over New York Giants...
Item #616671
December 30, 1963
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, December 30, 1963
* Chicago Bears vs. New York Giants
* NFL football championship title game
This 18 page newspaper has a three column headline on page10: "Chicago Bandits Steal Crown, Intercept Five Tittle Passes" with caption: "Bears Win NFL Championship--"
1st report coverage on the NFL football championship game between the Chic... See More
Detroit Lions vs. Cleveland Browns...
Item #615607
December 28, 1953
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, December 28, 1953
* Detroit Lions vs. Cleveland Browns
* NFL football championship title game
This 16 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 8: "First Doran Catch Of Touchdown Pass Is Worth $33,912.45" 1st report coverage on the NFL football championship game between the Detroit Lions and the Clevela... See More
Chicago Bears... New York Giants... Right after the bombing of Pearl Harbor...
Item #615274
December 22, 1941
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, December 22, 1941
* Chicago Bears win NFL pro football championship
* New York Giants
* Just after the bombing of Pearl Harbor - WWII era
The sport's section (page 11) has a three column heading: "Devastating Last-Half Attack Gives Bears 37-9 Victory and Pro Grid Title" with subhead, related photos, lineup and stats. 1st... See More
Oakland Raiders are born... pro football....
Item #602915
January 31, 1960
THE DETROIT NEWS, Detroit, Michigan, January 31, 1960
* Oakland Raiders are created
* AFL-NFL football
The front page of the sport's section (inside) has a one column heading: "AFL Puts 8th Team In Oakland". See image for text. 1st report coverage on the American Football League awarding Oakland with a football franchise.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Co... See More
San Francisco 49ers 1st Super Bowl champs....
Item #599261
January 25, 1982
DAILY UNION, Junction City, Kansas, January 25, 1982
* San Francisco 49ers
* Super Bowl XVI
* Joe Montana
The sport's section (page 9) has a five column headline: "It's 'a dream that came true'" with photo. This is 1st report coverage on the San Francisco 49ers winning their very first Super Bowl championship.
Other news, sports and advertisements of ... See More
Howard Cassady wins Heisman Trophy... Ohio State...
Item #596981
November 30, 1955
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, November 30, 1955
* Howard 'Hopalong' Cassady wins Heisman Trophy
* NCAA college football
* Ohio State Buckeyes
The sport's section (page 34) has one column headline: "Heisman Trophy Goes to Cassady". This is 1st report coverage on Ohio State Buckeyes star running back, Howard 'Hopalong' Cassady, winning the Heisman Trophy.
... See More
Tony Dorsett wins Heisman Trophy... Panthers....
Item #596706
December 01, 1976
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 1, 1976
* Tony Dorsett wins Heisman Trophy
* Pittsburgh Panthers - Dallas Cowboys
* NCAA & NFL football great
The sport's section (page B9) has a one column heading: "Dorsett Heisman Winner" with photo. This is 1st report coverage on Pittsburgh Panthers star running back, Tony Dorsett, winning the 1976 Heisman Trophy. Dorsett is one ... See More
O.J. Simpson's 1973 season w/ illustration....
Item #595753
January 02, 1974
THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Russell, Kansas, January 2, 1974
* Orenthal James "O. J." Simpson
* Season rushing record
* NFL
Page 4 has a three column headline: "O.J. Runs Away With It All" with cartoonish illustration of Simpson. Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 8 pages, a little spine wear, otherwise nice.... See More
Red Grange... professional football...
Item #595517
December 07, 1925
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, December 7, 1925
* Red Grange - Chicago Bears
* Polo Grounds - professional football
This 20 page newspaper has two column headline on page 9 that include: "'RED' GRANGE RECEIVES ABOUT $470 A YARD FOR HIS WORK AS PROFESSIONAL PLAYER"
and more. This is first report coverage on Red Grange playing in a pro football game at ... See More
George Blanda 6 TD passes...
Item #592700
October 15, 1962
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 15, 1962
* George Blanda 6 TD passes
* Houston Oilers - 56 points
* NFL football
This 60 page newspaper has one column headlines 37: "TITANS CRUSHED BY OILERS, 56-17", "Blanda Hurls 6 Touchdown Passes--Scoring Mark Set" with stats. 1st report coverage on Houston Oilers quarterback George Blanda throwing six touchdowns passes in... See More
Johnny Lujack wins 1947 Heisman Trophy...
Item #591293
December 02, 1947
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, December 2, 1947
* Johnny Lujack wins Heisman Trophy
* Notre Dame Fighting Irish - NCAA college football
This 30 page newspaper has two column headlines on page 23: "Lujack Is Top College Grid Player in Nation", "Notre Dame Quarterback Voted Winner of Annual Heisman Trophy; Chappius of Michigan Is Second" with ... See More
William "Pudge" Heffelfinger....
Item #586320
April 03, 1954
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, April 3, 1954
* William "Pudge" Heffelfinger death
* Yale University football star
This 12 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 8: "'Pudge' Heffelfinger, All-Time Grid Great, Dies In Texas At 88" with photo. See photo for 1st report coverage on the death of William "Pudge" Heffelfinger.
Other news, sport... See More
William "Pudge" Heffelfinger...
Item #586308
November 11, 1937
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 11, 1937
* William "Pudge" Heffelfinger
* Yale University football star
* Best football player ever ?
This 52 page newspaper has two column headlines in the sport's section (page 34): "Heffelfinger Named Best Player Of All Time at Touchdown Club" and"Yale Football Immortal, First Guard to Run Interference, Ma... See More
Cleveland Rams... NFL title in 1945...
Item #585144
December 17, 1945
THE TOPEKA DAILY CAPITAL, Topeka, Kansas, December 17, 1945
* Cleveland Rams win NFL football championship
* (St. Louis)
* Washington Redskins
This 10 page newspaper has a six column headline on page 6: "Cleveland Wins National Pro Football Championship" with subheads, lineup and photo of Bob Waterfield (see images).
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Some damag... See More
1998 John Elway Denver Broncos Win Superbowl...
Item #583753
January 26, 1998
THE DENVER POST, Denver, Colorado, January 26, 1998
Note: The Denver Post printed two versions for this date. This is the edition which shows John Elway holding the Vince Lombardi Trophy up in victory.
* Denver Broncos win Super Bowl XXXII
* John Elway & Terrell Davis
* Green Bay Packers
This 100+ page newspaper contains news of the Denver Broncos finally wi... See More
Elway Wins Super Bowl...
Item #583733
January 26, 1998
ROCKY MOUNTAIN NEWS from Denver, dated January 26, 1998. Nice front page and back page (see photos below) headlines and photos of the first Super Bowl title with John Elway leading the way. More inside. A tabloid-size newspaper, in very good condition.
Leon Hart wins Heisman Trophy...
Item #583685
December 08, 1949
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, December 8, 1949
* Leon Hart wins Heisman Trophy
* Notre Dame Fighting Irish
* NCAA college football
This 40 page newspaper has two column headlines on page 32 that include: "Hart May Command Top Price For Turning Pro" and more (see images).
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout. Minor margin wear, otherw... See More
Angelo Bertelli wins the Heisman Trophy...
Item #583091
December 13, 1950
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 13, 1944
* Angelo Bertelli wins Heisman Trophy
* Notre Dame Fighting Irish
* NCAA college football
This 44 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 24 that include: "BERTELLI PRAISED AT CEREMONY HERE"; "Former Notre Dame Ace Gets Heisman Award at Luncheon in the Downtown A.C." with photo.
Other news of the day throughout. Good condi... See More
Terry Bradshaw drafted... Pittsburgh Steelers...
Item #581408
January 28, 1970
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, January 28, 1970 This 40 page newspaper has a banner headline on page 28: "Bradshaw First, Owens 19th in Pro Grid Draft" with subhead: "No. 1 Pick Once a Reject" and photo of Bradshaw. Tells of the NFL draft in which Terry Bradshaw was the first pick for the Pittsburgh Steelers. The final piece of the puzzle for a future ... See More
Dallas Texans only NFL win...
Item #581401
November 28, 1952
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, November 28, 1952 This 38 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 34: "Dallas Texans Win Over Bears, 27-23" and "New Pro Entry Scores First Victory; Tripucka Paces Winners"
This tells of first and only win for the short lived NFL team Dallas Texans. They would end their only season with a record of 1-11. This w... See More
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