This Feature Friday we take a look at a brand-new addition to our collection—a highlights film from the 1953 NFL Championship Game between the Detroit Lions and the Cleveland Browns played at the Lions’ (and Tigers’) then home, Briggs Stadium. Prior to the merger between the NFL and the AAFC and the advent of the Super Bowl, this was “the big game” of the era. 1953’s Championship Game was a nailbiter, with the Lions leading in the first quarter, the Browns beginning a comeback in the second, and
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This Feature Friday we take a look at a brand-new addition to our collection—a highlights film from the 1953 NFL Championship Game between the Detroit Lions and the Cleveland Browns played at the Lions’ (and Tigers’) then home, Briggs Stadium. Prior to the merger between the NFL and the AAFC and the advent of the Super Bowl, this was “the big game” of the era. 1953’s Championship Game was a nailbiter, with the Lions leading in the first quarter, the Browns beginning a comeback in the second, and
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🏈On December 27, 1953 the 21st NFL Championship Game was held at Briggs Stadium in Detroit. The defending NFL champion Detroit Lions (10–2) of the Western Conference were led by quarterback Bobby Layne and running back Doak Walker, and the Cleveland Browns (11–1) of the Eastern Conference were led by head coach Paul Brown and quarterback Otto Graham. The game was a rematch of the previous year, which was won by the Lions, 17–7. This was the Browns' 4th consecutive NFL championship game appearan
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🏈On December 27, 1953 the 21st NFL Championship Game was held at Briggs Stadium in Detroit. The defending NFL champion Detroit Lions (10–2) of the Western Conference were led by quarterback Bobby Layne and running back Doak Walker, and the Cleveland Browns (11–1) of the Eastern Conference were led by head coach Paul Brown and quarterback Otto Graham. The game was a rematch of the previous year, which was won by the Lions, 17–7. This was the Browns' 4th consecutive NFL championship game appearan
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They don't call it "The Greatest Game Ever Played" for nothing... 📺: Giants.com/greatestgame NFL 100 Greatest airs Fridays at 8pm ET on @nflnetwork! #NFL100 | New York Giants
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This is the first season the #Lions and #Browns have both had 10+ wins since 1953:The last time this happened, they both made the Championship Game that year, with the Lions winning 17-16.Only four NFL teams have never played in the Super Bowl. The Browns and the Lions are two of them. 👀(h/t @statmuse)
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This is the first season the #Lions and #Browns have both had 10+ wins since 1953:The last time this happened, they both made the Championship Game that year, with the Lions winning 17-16.Only four NFL teams have never played in the Super Bowl. The Browns and the Lions are two of them. 👀(h/t @statmuse)
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🎖️ 🏈 Top 75 Moments: No. 13 - Browns win 1954 NFL Championship Game 56-10 against the Detroit Lions See More Now!! >> https://bit.ly/3vMN1Ft | Cleveland Browns
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🎖️ 🏈 Top 75 Moments: No. 13 - Browns win 1954 NFL Championship Game 56-10 against the Detroit Lions See More Now!! >> https://bit.ly/3vMN1Ft | Cleveland Browns
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