Bears and Packers Clash in NFL’s Oldest Rivalry 4 Ravens and Steelers Battle for the North 6 Bad Blood Flows between Patriots and Jets 8 Chiefs and Raiders Clash out West 10 Seahawks and 49ers Are New-School Foes 12 No Love Is Lost Between Dallas and Washington 14 Vikings Crowd in on Packer Territory 16 Superstar Passers Fuel Colts-Patriots Matchups 18 Denver and Oakland Don’t Pretend to Like Each Other 20 Giants and Eagles Rivalry Built on Long History 22 Deep South Pride Defines Falcons-Saints Series 24 Dynasties Collide as Cowboys and 49ers Clash 26 Fun Facts and Stories 28 Glossary 30 For More Information 31 Index 32 About the Author 32 TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chicago and Green Bay It’s the oldest rivalry in the National Football League NFL The Bears and Packers have been butting heads since 1921 That was only the NFL’s second season The Bears were still known as the Chicago Staleys It’s also a classic border battle These cold-weather foes are just over 200 miles 322 km apart Both play in outdoor stadiums Snow wind and bitter cold often play a role when they meet BEARS AND PACKERS CLASH IN NFL’S OLDEST RIVALRY The Bears Vic Zucco tackles Packers wide receiver Billy Howton in a 1958 game 1 4
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Highlights 12 NFL that will not be forgotten. Learn facts and stats to explain the importance of each subject.
About This Book
By: Matt Scheff
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Published by: 12-Story Library provided by Amicus, part of The Creative Company
