Who won the 1946 NFL Championship Game?
The Chicago Bears defeated the New York Giants 24-14 in the 1946 NFL Championship Game. The game was played on the 15th of December 1946 at the Polo Grounds in New York City.
Questions about 1946 NFL season
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What was the Baugh/Marshall Rule introduced in the 1946 NFL season?
The Baugh/Marshall Rule made a forward pass that strikes the goal posts automatically incomplete. It was named after Washington Redskins quarterback Sammy Baugh, whose pass hit the goal posts for a safety in the 1945 Championship Game, and owner George Preston Marshall, who pushed for the rule change after that two-point play decided the 15-14 Rams victory.
Which NFL team moved to Los Angeles before the 1946 season?
The Los Angeles Rams relocated from Cleveland, Ohio, to Los Angeles, California, before the 1946 season, becoming the first NFL team based on the West Coast. They moved from Cleveland's League Park to Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
Who was named NFL Most Valuable Player for the 1946 season?
Bill Dudley, a halfback for the Pittsburgh Steelers, won the Joe F. Carr Trophy as Most Valuable Player of the 1946 NFL season. He led the league in rushing with 604 yards.
Who became NFL Commissioner before the 1946 season?
Bert Bell became NFL Commissioner before the 1946 season, replacing Elmer Layden who resigned. Bell was a co-founder of the Philadelphia Eagles.
Who was selected with the first pick in the 1946 NFL Draft?
The Boston Yanks selected quarterback Frank Dancewicz from the University of Notre Dame with the first overall pick. The 1946 NFL Draft was held on the 14th of January 1946 at the Commodore Hotel in New York City.