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1956

New York Giants

"We had a coach, Jim Lee Howell, who was a former drill sargent in the Marines, and he got law and order." - Frank Gifford

by Jerry Springer

The 1956 New York Giants beat the Chicago Bears, 47-7, in that year’s NFL Championship game. With Vince Lombardi coaching the offensive side and Tom Landry coaching the defensive side as assistants, the Giants won the NFL’s East Division with an 8-3-1 record. Hall of Fame halfback Frank Gifford led the NFL in yards from scrimmage, with 1,422, while QB Charlie Conerly had a Pro Bowl season. Hall of Fame safety Emlen Tunnell had six interceptions to lead the defense. Future Hall of Famer linebacker Sam Huff made his rookie debut in 1956 while the Giants moved their home games from the Polo Grounds to Yankee Stadium. In their championship win against the Bears, Conerly threw for 195 yards and two touchdowns, and Gifford caught four passes for 131 yards and a touchdown.

by Mina Kimes

"The entire team was so perfect and had such a strong identity." - Mina Kimes

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by Peter King

"I'm not entirely sure they had any weakness. Most teams have one or two strengths." - Tony Romo

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by Matt Walsh Men in Blazers

"The '85 Bears were a breath of fresh air to Chicago." - Kevin Cronin

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Jerry

Springer

Jerry Springer is a TV talk show host best known for “The Jerry Springer Show.” Born in London and raised in Queens, Springer was a campaign aide to Robert Kennedy, served as the mayor of Cincinnati, and worked as a news anchor. Growing up in New York City in the 1950s, Springer was a Giants fan. During his many years living in Cincinnati as a politician and news reporter, Springer closely followed the Bengals, including their Super Bowl loss to the 49ers in 1989, for which Springer traveled to Miami.

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celebrity

Place of Birth:

Highgate, Middlesex, England

Preferred Team:

Cincinnati Bengals

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