Saturday, February 19, 2011

1944 Sideline Pass

The pass shown above would’ve gotten you on the sideline at Green Bay’s City Stadium or presumably at any visiting stadium around the league in that championship year of 1944. The 1944 season was their 24th season in the National Football League. The club posted a 8-2 record under coach Curly Lambeau, earning them a first-place finish in the Western Conference. The Packers ended the season beating the Giants 14-7 in the N.F.L. Championship Game, their 6th N.F.L. championship. Don Hutson led the NFL in touchdowns for a record-setting eighth time in his career. Below, the team celebrates in the locker room following the title match in New York.

For much more on that 1944 season, go here.