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1963-12-29, NBC, 143 min.
- Others
- Frank Gifford
- Chris Schenkel
- Jack Brickhouse
- Y.A. Tittle
- George Connor
- Del Shofner
- Billy Wade
- Larry Morris
- Joe Marconi
The New York Giants, winners of the NFL Eastern Conference Championship meet The Western Conference champions the Chicago Bears in Wrigley Field Chicago for the National Football League Championship. Coach Allie Sherman's Giants won their third consecutive Eastern Division title, beating the Pittsburgh Steelers 33-17 at Yankee Stadium in New York City on December 15th. The high-geared Giant attack is led by Quarterback Y.A. Tittle, the NFLs Most Valuable Player and leading passer for 1963. His favorite targets are receivers Del Shofner and Frank Gifford. The Bears led by "Papa Bear" head coach George Halas finished the season first in the NFL Western Conference with an 11-1-2 record, ending the three year reign of the Green Bay Packers as Western Division Champions. Quarterback Billy Wade directs the Bears offense while their defense is considered the NFL's best in 1963. Jack Brickhouse, Chris Schenkel and George Connor report the action. Note: This is the complete game including post-game clubhouse interviews with George Connor. Final score: Chicago Bears 14, New York Giants 10. Bears win first NFL title since 1946 when they defeated the Guants 24-14 at the Polo Grounds in New York City.