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Season 5
September 21 was a new dawn for the New York Giants. Just a few days earlier, they elevated Alex Webster to head coach. Now the likeable ex-Giant running back faced his first big
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September 21 was a new dawn for the New York Giants. Just a few days earlier, they elevated Alex Webster to head coach. Now the likeable ex-Giant running back faced his first big challenge in the Vikings, winners of the Central Division the year before.
The home opener for the Minnesota Vikings on September 28 was a huge test. Their opponents were the Baltimore Colts, the same team that had beaten them in the 1968 playoffs. Viking QB
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The home opener for the Minnesota Vikings on September 28 was a huge test. Their opponents were the Baltimore Colts, the same team that had beaten them in the 1968 playoffs. Viking QB Joe Kapp took dead aim and fired his way into a share of the NFL record book: Seven touchdown passes.
For 20 years, the Cleveland Browns had been among the NFL's elite teams. When they met the Detroit Lions on October 5, 1969 in Cleveland Municipal Stadium, the Browns were 2-0. But the
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For 20 years, the Cleveland Browns had been among the NFL's elite teams. When they met the Detroit Lions on October 5, 1969 in Cleveland Municipal Stadium, the Browns were 2-0. But the Browns had a failing: except for the 1954 NFL Championship and one game late in 1964, the Browns could not beat the Lions. This the Lions exploited in the second half of a 28-21 comeback win.
Vince Lombardi brought a new optimism to the Washington Redskins and their fans. But until October 12, the new formula was still unproven. It would take a visit from the St. Louis Cardinals to really show how the far the Redskins had come.
Vince Lombardi brought a new optimism to the Washington Redskins and their fans. But until October 12, the new formula was still unproven. It would take a visit from the St. Louis Cardinals to really show how the far the Redskins had come.
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How bad was 1969 for Baltimore? The Colts lost the Super Bowl, the Orioles lost the World Series, both to the upstarts from Shea. Now the Colts are still living off the nightmarish
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How bad was 1969 for Baltimore? The Colts lost the Super Bowl, the Orioles lost the World Series, both to the upstarts from Shea. Now the Colts are still living off the nightmarish start to the '69 season. On October 26, the 49ers came to town for the game that would make or break the Colts' year after just six weeks.
New Orleans and St. Louis had had troubles offensively for the first half of the season. But on November 2, the two teams pierced the air in AFL style. The result: a 51-42 Saints victory.
New Orleans and St. Louis had had troubles offensively for the first half of the season. But on November 2, the two teams pierced the air in AFL style. The result: a 51-42 Saints victory.
The Vikings opened the second half of the season, and the second half of their winning streak, the way they began. Once again, Joe Kapp and Co. riddled one of the NFL powers for more
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The Vikings opened the second half of the season, and the second half of their winning streak, the way they began. Once again, Joe Kapp and Co. riddled one of the NFL powers for more than 50 points. Cleveland was humbled 51-3 in foreboding Metropolitan Stadium.
The Rams, riding an 8-0 start, found the hapless Eagles anything but a laugher. It was time for another L.A. star to rise, and his name was Eddie Meador.
The Rams, riding an 8-0 start, found the hapless Eagles anything but a laugher. It was time for another L.A. star to rise, and his name was Eddie Meador.
Dick Nolan had been building a youth movement in San Francisco during 1969. It didn't amount to much, as evidenced by this game of November 23. The Saints, playing like surprising veterans,kept pace with the 49ers in a 43-38 shootout.
Dick Nolan had been building a youth movement in San Francisco during 1969. It didn't amount to much, as evidenced by this game of November 23. The Saints, playing like surprising veterans,kept pace with the 49ers in a 43-38 shootout.
The NFL's 50th anniversary season was anything but golden for the Chicago Bears. Through ten weeks, the Bears had but one victory to their season. Now on November 30, they face an even
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The NFL's 50th anniversary season was anything but golden for the Chicago Bears. Through ten weeks, the Bears had but one victory to their season. Now on November 30, they face an even greater challenge from a Cleveland Browns team that can win its division.
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Season finale
1969 NFL Conference Championships::Los Angeles Rams at Minnesota Vikings; Cleveland Browns at Dallas Cowboys
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5x12
1969 NFL Championship: Cleveland Browns at Minnesota Vikings
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