Game 1: George Washington vs. Super Bowl I
Our debut match-up is a meeting of audacious new ideas. It pits the first Super Bowl -- Packers vs. Chiefs -- against the first U.S. President, George Washington. Each was unforgettable in its, or his, own way, blazing a trail for those that would come later.
Just the fact that the first AFL-NFL championship game happened in 1967 was incredible. It was the result of a long, fierce battle between the leagues, then months of negotiation. The Kansas City Chiefs came with talent and flair, but few expected them to challenge the NFL dynasty Green Bay Packers. The Chiefs did run with Vince Lombardi's Pack in the first half, but Green Bay pulled away in the second half with three unanswered TDs, including two short bursts into the end zone by RB Elijah Pitts and a sweet Max McGee grab of a Bart Starr pass. Adding injury to the insult, in the fourth quarter boastful Chiefs defensive back Fred "the Hammer" Williamson was knocked out cold when his head hit Packers RB Donny Anderson's knee -- eliciting smirks from Packers veterans on the sidelines.
The game was historic...but not much of a surprise.
George Washington took office in 1789 and defined the U.S. Presidency. During his eight years in office, he led the Army, delegated wisely, held our fragile new nation together, and proved to countries around the world that the American experiment would stand. The rest, as they say, is history homework.
Hey, you know what they say: you can't fight Washington. Score an easy one for the Presidents!
SCORE AFTER THIS MATCH: Presidents 1, Super Bowls 0.
Go to next match.
Just the fact that the first AFL-NFL championship game happened in 1967 was incredible. It was the result of a long, fierce battle between the leagues, then months of negotiation. The Kansas City Chiefs came with talent and flair, but few expected them to challenge the NFL dynasty Green Bay Packers. The Chiefs did run with Vince Lombardi's Pack in the first half, but Green Bay pulled away in the second half with three unanswered TDs, including two short bursts into the end zone by RB Elijah Pitts and a sweet Max McGee grab of a Bart Starr pass. Adding injury to the insult, in the fourth quarter boastful Chiefs defensive back Fred "the Hammer" Williamson was knocked out cold when his head hit Packers RB Donny Anderson's knee -- eliciting smirks from Packers veterans on the sidelines.
The game was historic...but not much of a surprise.
George Washington took office in 1789 and defined the U.S. Presidency. During his eight years in office, he led the Army, delegated wisely, held our fragile new nation together, and proved to countries around the world that the American experiment would stand. The rest, as they say, is history homework.
Hey, you know what they say: you can't fight Washington. Score an easy one for the Presidents!
SCORE AFTER THIS MATCH: Presidents 1, Super Bowls 0.
Go to next match.
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