Who became NFL Commissioner after Elmer Layden resigned before the 1946 season?
Bert Bell took over as NFL Commissioner immediately after Elmer Layden stepped down. Bell was the co-founder of the Philadelphia Eagles and brought experience from running his own team to the national office.
When did the Los Angeles Rams move from Cleveland to California in 1946?
The Los Angeles Rams moved from Cleveland, Ohio, to Los Angeles, California, during the 1946 season. They played their home games at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum instead of Cleveland's League Park.
What date did the 1946 NFL draft take place inside New York City's Commodore Hotel?
The 1946 NFL draft took place on the 14th of January 1946 inside New York City's Commodore Hotel. The Boston Yanks used the first pick to select quarterback Frank Dancewicz from the University of Notre Dame.
Which team won the 1946 NFL Championship Game against the New York Giants on December 15?
The Chicago Bears defeated the New York Giants with a score of 24 to 14 at the Polo Grounds in New York City on the 15th of December 1946. This victory secured the championship title for Chicago while ending the Giants' playoff hopes.
Who won the Joe F. Carr Trophy as Most Valuable Player in the 1946 NFL season?
Bill Dudley from Pittsburgh topped rushing statistics with 604 yards and won the Joe F. Carr Trophy as Most Valuable Player. Sid Luckman led the league in passing yards with 1826 total for the Bears.