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One of the many reasons why Vince Lombardi was successful is that he always wanted to avenge a loss-and frequently did with an amazing pattern. 1960-The Eagles at Franklin Field defeated the upstart Packers in the title game 17 to 13. 1962-In an interconference game at Franklin Field during the seas...

The  Cardinals last season in Chicago, before moving to St. Louis, was 1959.  Pete Rozell pushed the move to get more television exposure in the Chicago.  The Cardinals moved to Soldiers Field for their last season playing in Comiskey Park in previous years.  Their record  was 2-10.  Their two victo...

The Philadelphia Eagles, after winning the NFL Championship in 1960, were in the College All star Game in August of 1961.   Their Head Coach, Buck Shaw, retired as did their quarterback Norman Van Brocklin.  Van was named Player of the  Year in 1960.  For all of his faults, he had enough sense to re...

In 1963,  the Green Bay Packers had won the previous two NFL title games against the New York Giants.   The College All Stars won the game this year 20 to 17.   Even though it was only an exhibition, the loss on national television to these upstarts was very embarrassing to Vince Lombardi.  I would ...

Until 1977, the Pro Football season started with the College All Star Game at Soldiers Field, Chicago .   This matched the NFL Champions from the previous year with the rookies about to enter the pros.  Some would even become teammates.  As might be expected, the NFL team generally won easily.  The ...

Game 3 at home with the Cleveland Browns.  White was 22 of 34 for 212 yards and two touchdowns. Dallas won 20 to 7. Game 5 at New York Giants. Danny was 31 of 46 for 342 yards and three  touchdowns. He did throw  four interceptions, which made this a close win.  Dallas won 30 to 29. Game 6 at home w...

I feel White did a great job replacing Staubach but expectations are so high in Dallas. To me he has a better case for the HOVG than Bert Jones but after injuring his wrist against the Giants in 1986, his career was basically over despite some good games in 1987. Still wondering your thoughts on th...

The Cowboys were 9-7 in 1984 Game 8 Indianapolis at home-Cowboys won 22 to 3 Danny went 21 of 32 for 262 yards and two touchdowns. Game 13 New England at home-Cowboys won 20 to 17. White went 21 of 41 288 yards and one touchdown. Game 15 Washington at home-Cowboys lost 30 to 28. White went 22 of 42 ...

Dallas finished 12-4 in 1983 and on the surface it looks like a great team.  Looking further reveals that the Dallas Cowboys were 12-2 and virtually collapsed for the last two games of the regular season and in the Wild Card round of the playoffs. Game 15 Washington Redskins at home lost 31 to 10.  ...

This entire year was a blight on the NFL with the strike reducing the season to nine game.  The Dallas Cowboys were 6-3, won two playoff games, and lost the NFC Championship Game to the Washington Redskins.  This was their third consecutive NFC Title Game loss.  For the season, Danny White completed...