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1968 Harvard-Yale football game (day of)...
1968 Harvard-Yale football game (day of)...
Item # 721435
November 23, 1968
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 23, 1968
* Harvard Crimson vs. Yale Bulldogs
* Game of the century - Ivy League
* NCAA college football (DAY OF)
The top of page 64 has a banner heading: "Yale Rules 7-Point Favorite Over Harvard in Battle of Undefeated Today" with related photo.
Complete with all 96 pages, a little margin wear, generally in very nice condition.
background: On November 23, 1968, the legendary Yale–Harvard football game, often called the “Harvard–Yale Game of the Century,” ended in a dramatic 29–29 tie at Harvard Stadium. Both teams entered undefeated, with Yale heavily favored and ranked higher nationally, making the game effectively decide the Ivy League championship. Harvard staged one of the most remarkable comebacks in college football history, scoring 16 points in the final 42 seconds after trailing 29–13, capped by a two-point conversion that tied the game. The improbable finish stunned fans and players alike, cementing the contest as a symbol of rivalry drama and perseverance. The tie allowed Harvard to claim a share of the Ivy League title, and the game has since been celebrated for its thrilling conclusion and enduring place in sports lore.
Category: The 20th Century
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