1937 NFL Championship Game

1937 NFL Championship Game
DateDecember 12, 1937
StadiumWrigley Field, Chicago
Attendance15,878
Wrigley Field is located in the United States
Wrigley Field
Wrigley Field
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Location in the United States

The 1937 NFL Championship Game was the fifth championship game of the National Football League (NFL), held December 12 at Wrigley Field in Chicago with an attendance of 15,878.[1][2][3][4] The game featured the Western Division champions Chicago Bears (9–1–1) and the Eastern Division champions Washington Redskins (8–3), with the Redskins winning 28–21.[5]

  1. ^ Strickler, George (December 13, 1937). "Redskins win pro title; ship Bears 28-21". Chicago Tribune. p. 25.
  2. ^ Kirksey, George (December 13, 1937). "Baugh's 'one-man show' brings 'Skins title". Pittsburgh Press. United Press. p. 29.
  3. ^ Kuechle, Oliver E. (December 13, 1937). "Baugh's great passing defeats Bears, 28-21". Milwaukee Journal. p. 2, part 2.
  4. ^ Hilligan, Earl (December 13, 1937). "Washington captures pro grid title". St. Petersburg Times. Florida. Associated Press. p. 9.
  5. ^ "Redskins meet Bears for pro football title". Pittsburgh Press. United Press. December 6, 1937. p. 29.