Playoff Results: 1930s
The NFL's first Championship Game occurred in 1933 with the Bears beating the Giants, 23-21. The Giants were one of the strongest teams of the era, appearing in all but two title games through the decade. For a closer look at the League between the years 1920-32, see the special note at the bottom of this page.
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NFL Championship: GREEN BAY 27, N.Y. Giants 0 |
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NFL Championship: N.Y. GIANTS 23, Green Bay 17 |
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NFL Championship: Washington 28, CHICAGO BEARS 21 |
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NFL Championship: Green Bay 21, Boston 6 (at Polo Grounds, NY) |
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NFL Championship: DETROIT 36, N.Y. Giants 7 |
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NFL Championship: N.Y. GIANTS 30, Chicago Bears 13 |
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NFL Championship: CHICAGO BEARS 23, N.Y. Giants 21 |
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The League did not have an official Championship game during its first 13 years of existence; therefore, the League champion was determined by best regular season record. In the 1920 season, no official standings were maintained so the Akron Pros were awarded the championship in a meeting on April 30, 1921. In 1932, the Chicago Bears and Portsmouth Spartans finished regularly scheduled play tied for first; the Bears won a playoff game, 9-0, which counted in the regular standings. Below are the champions of the League during those 13 years. |
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1932-Chicago Bears (7-1-6) |
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