Today we’re in Green Bay on January 2, 1966, where we’ve just watched our Packers defeat the Cleveland Browns for their third title of the Lombardi Era. Above we see the head coach being carried off the muddy field in celebration of the victory.
The Browns (11-3) were Eastern Conference champions and also the defending NFL champions. The Western Conference champion Packers (10-3-1) had defeated the Baltimore Colts a week early in a conference playoff. The Packers were making their first appearance in the championship game since 1962. With the victory, the Packers won their 9th overall NFL title, 6th in the championship game era.
Scoring
1st Quarter:
GB -- Dale 47 pass from Starr (Chandler kick) 7-0 GB
CLE -- Collins 17 pass from Ryan (kick failed) 7-6 GB
CLE -- FG Groza 24 9-7 CLE
2nd Quarter:
GB -- FG Chandler 15 10-9 GB
GB -- FG Chandler 23 13-9 GB
CLE -- FG Groza 28 13-12 GB
3rd Quarter:
GB -- Hornung 13 run (Chandler kick) 20-12 GB
4th Quarter:
GB -- FG Chandler 29 23-12 GB
