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The Eagles in 1972, lost their first five games before defeating the Chiefs 21 to 20. A few weeks later came game an 18 to 17 win at Houston. Both of these wins were on the road. In both games, Philadelphia held off last minute rallies. They led the Chiefs 21 to 0 and the Oilers 15 to 3. Their best ...

Overcoming Bobby Joe Conrad intercepting three passes, Bobby Layne completed 23 of 49 passes for 409 yards and two touchdowns. Tom Tracy caught seven passes for 106 yards. Tracy, from the pass option play, completed a 72 yard touchdown pass to Jimmy Orr. Jimmy Orr caught six passes for 205 yards and...

Since the Steelers played on a Saturday afternoon, CBS televised the historic game between the New York Giants and the Cleveland Browns from Yankee Stadium to the Pittsburgh area. The Giants had won the previous meeting at Cleveland 21 to 17. In spite of this victory, New York was 8-3, one game behi...

That still does not explain the lack of sacks and turnovers in the loss to Dallas in 91 at home. Let me explain the Eagles changes from year to year in a general statement about Pro vs College ball. Since I was a little guy at age 8, I have always had a strong preference for the NFL vs the College g...

Game 9 Chicago Cardinals-Steelers won 27 to 20. The Steelers came into Comiskey Park and defeated the Chicago Cardinals 27 to 20, going above .500 to 5-4. As usual, Ollie Matson had a great day against the Steelers. He returned the opening kickoff 101 yards for a touchdown and added 127 yards of tot...

With a record of 2-4, it looked like the usual bad year for the Steelers. But things changed for the better in one best years the Steelers ever had. Game 7 Defeated the Washington Redskins at Pitt Stadium 24 to 16 Bobby Layne completed 13 of 25 for 265 yards and two touchdowns. Tom Tracy gained 71 y...

The 0-2 Steelers defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 24 to 3 at Pitt Stadium. Tom Tracy gained 88 yards and scored two touchdowns. The Steelers recovered four fumbles. Jack Butler, Dale Dodrill, and Gary Glick each had an interception for 46 yards in returns. After this victory Pittsburgh lost two game...

Once again I think of the 2008 Arizona Cardinals. They were 9-7 and played six of their games with teams in their Division. Most of their losses were blowouts. Recall these: 34 to 10 vs Vikings; 47 to7 vs Patriots; 48 to 20 vs Eagles

How Curt Gowdy lasted so long was really a mystery. His sleep inducing play by play showed a dullness that left me flat. His main, though by no means all, of his assignments were 1960-1961 NCAA Game of the Week on ABC; 1962-1965 AFL Games on ABC; 1965-1969 NFL Games on NBC; after the 1970 merger Pro...

In the second week of the season, Oakland broke Miami's 18 game winning streak with a 12 to 7 victory, This was one of their biggest wins in history. The Raiders held the Dolphins scoreless until the last 30 seconds of play. It was a big game for George Blanda as well. It was his 46th birthday and t...