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New York Giants win NFL football championship...
New York Giants win NFL football championship...
Item # 716940
December 31, 1956
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, December 31, 1956
* NFL football championship game (1st report)
* New York Giants vs. Chicago Bears
* Halfback Frank Gifford photo
The front page of the sport's section (page 17) has a four column heading: "Giants Crush Bears for Pro Title, 47-7" with subhead and related photo showing Giant's halfback Frank Gifford making a "circus catch". (see images)
Complete with 32 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, generally in very nice condition.
background: The 1956 NFL Championship Game was played on December 30, 1956, at Yankee Stadium in New York City between the New York Giants and the Chicago Bears. The Giants dominated the game, defeating the Bears 47–7 in a blowout victory. Led by head coach Jim Lee Howell, with key contributions from offensive coordinator Vince Lombardi and defensive coordinator Tom Landry, the Giants' victory marked their first NFL title since 1938. Standout performances came from Giants players like Charlie Conerly, Frank Gifford, and Alex Webster, while their defense completely shut down the Bears. This game is remembered as a turning point that showcased the tactical evolution of pro football.
Category: The 20th Century
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