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1957 Detoit Lions championship season...
1957 Detoit Lions championship season...
Item # 720511
October 21, 1957
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Oct. 21, 1957
* Detroit Lions vs. Baltimore colts game
* NFL football - championship season
* Best publication to be had ? (rare)
The front page has a banner headline: "Lions Win Thriller, 31-27" with another heading above the masthead: "How the Lions Did It" and photos of Bobby Lane & Hopalong Cassidy" More in the sport's section with a few more related photos.
Complete with 46 pages, small library stamp at the top of the front page, some small binding holes along the spine, generally nice.
AI notes: On October 20, 1957, the Detroit Lions staged a dramatic comeback to defeat the previously undefeated Baltimore Colts 31–27 at Briggs Stadium in Detroit. The Colts had dominated the first half, racing to a 21–3 lead behind quarterback Johnny Unitas, who connected with receivers Lenny Moore and Raymond Berry for long touchdown passes, while the Lions’ only points came from a 47-yard field goal by Jim Martin. However, in the second half, Detroit mounted a furious rally, scoring 21 unanswered points, with Martin contributing crucial kicks and the Lions’ defense holding firm to secure the victory. This win was a key moment in Detroit’s 1957 season, which saw them finish with an 8–4 record and ultimately capture the NFL Championship with a decisive 59–14 victory over the Cleveland Browns, cementing the team’s place among the era’s elite squads.
Category: The 20th Century
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