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Questions about 1932 NFL season

Short answers, pulled from the story.

Who won the 1932 NFL championship?

The Chicago Bears won the 1932 NFL championship by defeating the Portsmouth Spartans 9-0 in a playoff game. The game was the first championship playoff in NFL history and was played indoors at the Chicago Stadium after extreme cold forced the move from Wrigley Field.

Why was the 1932 NFL championship game played indoors?

Extremely cold weather forced the game to be moved from Wrigley Field to the Chicago Stadium. The indoor field was only 80 yards long with undersized endzones, which required officials to move the goal posts to the goal line.

How many teams were in the NFL in 1932?

The NFL had eight teams in 1932, the fewest in league history. The loss of the Providence Steam Roller, Cleveland Indians, and Frankford Yellow Jackets reduced the league from a larger field, while the Boston Braves joined as the one new franchise that season.

What rule change came out of the 1932 NFL championship game?

The NFL moved the goal posts permanently to the goal line starting in 1933, a direct result of their placement at the goal line during the 1932 championship game at Chicago Stadium. That rule remained in effect until 1973.

When did the NFL first track official statistics?

The 1932 season was the first year in which the NFL officially tracked and retained statistics. Early record-keeping did not yet include interceptions, punting averages, kickoff return yardage, or field goal percentage.

Who led the 1932 NFL season in rushing yards?

Cliff Battles of the Boston Braves led the 1932 NFL season with 606 rushing yards. Bronco Nagurski of the Chicago Bears was second with 573 yards, and Bob Campiglio of the Staten Island Stapletons was third with 524 yards.