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2 1958 newspapers The BALTIMORE COLTS WIN the 1st NFL CHAMPIONSHIP FOOTBALL GAME in overtime - inv # 6P-414
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SEE PHOTO(s) - Two (2) COMPLETE ORIGINAL NEWSPAPERs, the Macon Telegraph (GA) dated Dec 26 and 29, 1958. The Dec 29 issue contains an inside page headline, photo, and long detailed coverage of the BALTIMORE COLTS defeating the NY GIANTS in the 1958 NFL football championship game that has gone down in history as "the greatest game ever played."
This was the very first NFL football game that went into "sudden death overtime" !
The Dec 26 issue contains a preview of the Baltimore Colts vs NY Giants NFL Championship football game
The 1958 NFL Championship Game saw the Baltimore Colts defeat the New York Giants 23-17 in overtime, at Yankee Stadium on December 28, 1958. It was the first overtime game in NFL history and the first nationally televised NFL game, leading to its widespread fame as "The Greatest Game Ever Played". Quarterback Johnny Unitas led a game-winning drive in overtime, which concluded with a one-yard touchdown run by Alan Ameche.
Key Aspects:
- Teams: Baltimore Colts vs. New York Giants.
- Date: December 28, 1958.
- Location: Yankee Stadium in New York City.
- Outcome: Baltimore Colts won 23-17 in sudden death overtime.
- Significance:
- First overtime game in NFL history.
- First nationally televised NFL game, which significantly boosted professional football's popularity.
- Considered "The Greatest Game Ever Played" due to its dramatic finish and revolutionary impact on the sport.
Key Players:
- Johnny Unitas: Colts' future Hall of Fame quarterback, known for leading the decisive overtime drive.
- Alan Ameche: Colts' fullback who scored the game-winning touchdown run.
- Frank Gifford: Giants' running back and future TV star.
- Vince Lombardi: Giants' assistant coach at the time, who later led the Green Bay Packers to multiple titles.
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