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Dec 1, 2023
Colts Down Redskins at D.C. Stadium
Dec. 1, 1963 - Johnny Unitas used the screen pass and his own running to break up a close game with 17 points in the final quarter as the...

Dec 1, 2023
Bears Come Back to Tie Vikings at Wrigley
Dec. 1, 1963 - Bill Wade’s 8-yard touchdown pass to Joe Marconi after the inspired Minnesota Vikings had fumbled away an apparent victory...

Nov 30, 2023
Jets Draft Defensemen
Nov. 30, 1963 - The New York Jets concentrated on defense today in the American Football League draft with coach Weeb Ewbank making five...

Nov 28, 2023
Raiders Defeat Broncos in Denver
Nov. 28, 1963 - The Oakland Raiders came alive with two third-quarter touchdowns today and went on to score a 26-10 American Football...

Nov 28, 2023
Packers Tie Lions in Detroit
Nov. 28, 1963 - The Detroit Lions, an injured, losing football team this season, tied the Green Bay Packers, 13-13, today by scoring a...

Nov 27, 2023
Jets’ Coach Weeb Ewbank Speaks Out
Nov. 27, 1963 - Weeb Ewbank, coach of the New York Jets, had a warning today for any college football player who may come his way. The...


Nov 26, 2023
Roger Staubach Wins Heisman Trophy
Nov. 26, 1963 - Roger Staubach of Navy today was named the Heisman Trophy winner for 1963. The junior quarterback won college football’s...


Nov 26, 2023
Ditka Is a Standout for Chicago
Nov. 26, 1963 - If George Halas gets his Chicago Bears into the NFL’s championship game, he will owe one of his players, Mike Ditka, a...

Nov 25, 2023
Browns Defeat Cowboys in Cleveland
Nov. 25, 1963 - The Browns turned two fourth-period interceptions into touchdowns yesterday and defeated the Dallas Cowboys, 27-17,...

Nov 25, 2023
Bears Tie Steelers, Maintain Hold on First Place
Nov. 25, 1963 - Roger Leclerc’s 18-yard field goal with 4½ minutes remaining enabled the Chicago Bears to tie the Steelers, 17-17,...

Nov 25, 2023
Two Philadelphia Eagles Hospitalized after Vicious Fight
Nov. 25, 1963 - Defensive back Ben Scotti (left) and defensive tackle John Mellekas (right) were missing from the Philadelphia Eagles’...

Nov 24, 2023
Cardinals Upset Giants at Yankee Stadium
Nov. 24, 1963 - The New York Giants, who had been averaging five touchdowns a game over the last eight weeks, were held to two today by...

Nov 24, 2023
Packers Dominate 49ers in Green Bay
Nov. 24, 1963 - Eager to get back into title contention in the NFL’s Western Division, the Green Bay Packers today staged a boisterous...

Nov 23, 2023
NFL’s Decision to Play Games Evokes Anger
Nov. 23, 1963 - The decision by NFL commissioner Pete Rozelle (pictured) to go through with the seven games on its schedule tomorrow...

Nov 20, 2023
Werblin Encouraged by Jets’ Ticket Sales for New Shea Stadium
Nov. 20, 1963 - The New York Jets, even without a real concerted pitch, have already sold more than 5,500 season tickets for next season,...

Nov 18, 2023
Giants Crush 49ers, Gain Exclusive Possession of First Place
Nov. 18, 1963 - After ten weeks of grudging give-and-take battle, the New York Giants yesterday gained exclusive possession of first...

Nov 17, 2023
Cowboys Top Eagles at Cotton Bowl as Meredith Shines
Nov. 17, 1963 - Don Meredith (pictured) completed 25 of 33 passes for 302 yards and two touchdowns today and led the Cowboys to a 27-20...


Nov 17, 2023
Bears Beat Packers for Second Time This Season
Nov. 17, 1963 - Nothing could stop the Chicago Bears today as they stormed over the Green Bay Packers in a manner few teams have been...


Nov 16, 2023
Navy Smashes Duke as Staubach Shines in Durham
Nov. 16, 1963 - Navy’s spectacular football team smashed Duke today as Roger Staubach and his mates scored virtually at will in the first...

Nov 16, 2023
Armless Place-Kicker Receives Letter from President Kennedy
Nov. 16, 1963 - Classical High School’s armless place-kicker has received a fan letter from President Kennedy. Fifteen-year-old Chris...
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