It died that night, and it was time
by sprack (2019-01-28 11:57:44)
Edited on 2019-01-28 12:07:13

In reply to: Last game called due to storm, '76  posted by D8NDomer

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For many years, the game was actually competitive, even up to the early 60's - the All-stars beat the Packers in 1963, the last game they won. Even by 1969, the Jets only won by 2 points. Also in that game, I wonder if any of the Steeler starters got into the game at all.

The NFL champs led 9-6-2 thru 1950 and 19-9-2 thru 1963
by ShermanOaksND  (2019-01-28 14:19:34)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

The NFL champions won the last 12 in the series to finish 31-9-2. According to Wikipedia, the game's sponsor, Chicago Tribune Charities, "had every intention of staging a 1977 game," but "a combination of NFL coaches being increasingly unwilling to let their high draft picks play, rising insurance costs and higher player salaries meant the game was no longer viable."