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The Colts defeated the Giants in the NFL's first sudden-death overtime in an NFL Championship Game on December 28. Alan Ameche(FB) scored on a one-yard touchdown run after 8:15 of overtime. The televised game is generally looked upon as the one that brought the NFL to its first great national attention as we know it today.
Through Super Bowl XLVI, there has been only one NFL championship game to go into overtime. That was in 1958 when the Baltimore Colts defeated the New York Giants 23-17.
Since then there have been many wild card, division, and conference championship playoff games that went to overtime but only one NFL championship game.
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When was the first overtime game in the NFL?
The year was 1974. The first regular season OT game was September 22, 1974 between Pittsburgh and Denver. Ironically, the game ended in a 35-35 tie. That's correct. However, the first overtime game in the NFL occurred during the 1958 NFL Championship Game between the Colts and Giants. The teams were tied at the end of regulation, and since a winner had to be declared, a sudden-death period was added. The Colts won, 23-17, on a 1-yard touchdown run by Alan Ameche. But as the first answer correctly states, overtime didn't become a part of the regular season until 1974.
Is a Super Bowl the same as a championship?
These days there is no difference. Once upon a time there was. The NFL championship was awarded to the winner of the league's championship game prior to 1969. Before the merger of the AFL and NFL in 1970, the leagues agreed to play an annual AFL-NFL World Championship Game (later rechristened the Superbowl).
Last eagles championship victory?
== == The Eagles last won an NFL championship in 1960, defeating the Green Bay Packers, 17-13, in the NFL championship game.
What is the championship game for the NFL called?
It could be "NFC" championship, or it could be the "Superbowl" depending on your meaning.
What is The old name of the Super Bowl?
Today's Superbowl was fomerly known as the AFL-NFL World Championship Game .
What is the date for the 2011 NFL championship game?
what day is the NFL Championship Game
What year did the Colts win their first championship?
The Colts first championship came in the 1958 season when they defeated the New York Giants in overtime, 23-17, in the NFL championship game. The Colts first conference championship was also in 1958.
What happens after the first OT and no one scores?
In college football, the teams play a second overtime. If the game is tied after that, they play a third overtime. And on and on until one team is leading after an overtime. In the NFL, if no team scores in overtime the game is over and declared a tie.
Is there a list of participants in NFL championship games dating back to the first championship game played?
Click on the 'NFL Championship Games' link below to see all participants in the NFL championship game since the first championship game was played in 1933.
What is an NFL championship ring?
NFL championship ring is a ring that is awarded to the winners of the league's annual championship game.
Which game is better sports championship or Raquet sports?
the nfl championship
When was the first overtime game in the NFL?
The year was 1974. The first regular season OT game was September 22, 1974 between Pittsburgh and Denver. Ironically, the game ended in a 35-35 tie. That's correct. However, the first overtime game in the NFL occurred during the 1958 NFL Championship Game between the Colts and Giants. The teams were tied at the end of regulation, and since a winner had to be declared, a sudden-death period was added. The Colts won, 23-17, on a 1-yard touchdown run by Alan Ameche. But as the first answer correctly states, overtime didn't become a part of the regular season until 1974.
What if the1st score in nfl playoffs overtime is a safety?
The game is over.
What was the original name of the Super Bowl?
The alternate name for the first Super Bowl was The First World Championship Game, AFL vs NFL.
Is a Super Bowl the same as a championship?
These days there is no difference. Once upon a time there was. The NFL championship was awarded to the winner of the league's championship game prior to 1969. Before the merger of the AFL and NFL in 1970, the leagues agreed to play an annual AFL-NFL World Championship Game (later rechristened the Superbowl).
Is the broncos vs. steelers playoff game the only overtime playoff game in nfl history?
no
Was 1960 NFL championship game blacked out?
yes
