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EPISODE SUMMARY

In 1962, the Packers beat the NY Giants at Yankee Stadium to win their second consecutive NFL Championship. They had beaten the same Giants to win it all in 1961 by a score of 37–0. With winds reaching 27 mph at kickoff and a wind chill measured at 8 degrees, Green Bay forced three turnovers and won 16–7. The Giants' only score came as the result of a blocked punt.

Just how good were the '62 Packers? Consider this: eight of fifteen opponents scored only one TD or less, including three teams that didn't score a point. On the flip side, Green Bay scored 40+ points four times and outscored the opposition 431–155. By season's end, the Packers sat atop the NFL and AFL in both points scored and points allowed.......

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YESTERDAY'S SPORTS BACKGROUND

Host Mark Morthier grew up in New Jersey just across the river from New York City during the 1970s, a great time for sports in the area. He relives great moments from this time and beyond, focusing on football, baseball, basketball, and boxing. You may even see a little Olympic Weightlifting in the mix, as Mark competed for eight years. See Mark's book below.

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