NFL Championship Game, 1937

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The 1937 National Football League Championship game was the 5th annual championship game and was held December 12, 1937, at Wrigley Field in Chicago. The attendance was 15,870. The game featured the Western Division champions Chicago Bears (9-1-1). The Eastern Division champions were the Washington Redskins (8-3).


1 2 3 4 Total
Redskins 7 0 21 0 28
Bears 14 0 7 0 21


  • First Quarter
  • Second Quarter
    • no scoring
  • Third Quarter
    • WAS - Millner 55 yard pass from Baugh (Smith kick)
    • CHI- Manske 4 pass from Masterson (Manders kick)
    • WAS - Millner 78 yard pass from Baugh (Smith kick)
    • WAS - Justice 35 yard pass from Baugh (Smith kick)
  • Fourth Quarter
    • no scoring



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