Oct 29, 2021NFL: Jurgensen, Eagles Send Redskins to 7th Straight Defeat, 24-27Oct. 29, 1961 - Sonny Jurgensen’s 41-yard touchdown pass to Tommy McDonald in the last 16 seconds enabled the Philadelphia Eagles to beat...
Oct 27, 2021NFL: Packers Star Paul Hornung Directed by Army to Take Second Physical Oct. 27, 1961 - Paul Hornung of the Green Bay Packers, originally scheduled for active Army duty next Monday, was directed today to take...
Oct 22, 2021NFL: Billy Wade Leads Bears to Victory over 49ers, 31-0Oct. 22, 1961 - With Billy Wade (right) throwing 4 touchdown passes, the Chicago Bears defeated the San Francisco 49ers, 31-0, in an NFL...
Oct 22, 2021NFL: Charlie Conerly Leads Giants to Comeback Win over Rams at Yankee StadiumOct. 22, 1961 - Charlie Conerly, one of the NFL’s great clutch players, led the New York Giants to a comeback 24-14 victory over the Los...