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Detroit Lions win 1953 pro football title...
Detroit Lions win 1953 pro football title...
Item # 719298
December 28, 1953
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, December 28, 1953
* Detroit Lions vs. Cleveland Browns
* NFL football championship title game
* Number 3 of 4 league titles (1957 was last)
The top of page 18 has six column heading: "Layne's Late Touchdown Toss Beats Browns for Pro Title, 17-16" with subhead, two related photos and stats. (see images) First report coverage on the NFL football championship game between the Detroit Lions and the Cleveland Browns.
Complete with 34 pages, some spine wear, generally nice.
AI notes: The 1953 NFL Championship Game, played on December 27 saw the Detroit Lions narrowly defeat the Cleveland Browns 17–16 in a thrilling contest that highlighted the Lions’ early-1950s dominance. Under coach Buddy Parker, Detroit relied on a balanced attack, with quarterback Bobby Layne orchestrating key drives and star halfback Doak Walker contributing both as a runner and kicker, including a decisive field goal late in the game. The Browns, led by quarterback Otto Graham, mounted a late rally but fell just short, with the Lions’ defense making critical stops in the final minutes. The victory marked Detroit’s third NFL championship in six years, cementing the team’s status as a powerhouse of the era and showcasing a tightly contested battle emblematic of mid-century professional football’s growing popularity.
Category: The 20th Century
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