1960s Timeline

Nov. 12, 1961 - The Giants stormed to a 38-21 victory over the Eagles today before a roaring crowd of 62,800 at Yankee Stadium. As a result of the triumph, Coach Allie Sherman’s New Yorkers moved into a tie with Philadelphia’s 1960 NFL champions for first place in the Eastern Conference. Scoring the first two times they had possession of the ball, the Giants built their margin to 24-7 by halftime, scoring twice more in the third period for a 38-7 advantage before they allowed

Oct. 1, 1961 - With Y.A. Tittle as their prime mover, the New York Giants spoiled the home debut of the Redskins today. The score of the ragged contest was 24-21. The Giants, down by two touchdowns at the end of the first quarter, put across the winning tally in the fifth minute of the final period. Tittle registered it on a quarterback sneak from point-blank range. Earlier, the bald, 34-year-old signal-caller had passed the Giants to a touchdown and into position for a field