1958 NFL Championship game (1 Viewer)

[sammy719]

As I missed the original broadcast to not being born yet had some time today to re-watch the entire game itself again (no commercials) it maybe called the greatest game but man there was plenty of mistakes going on all through out that game!!! sooo many big plays in that game are rarely discussed, the 3rd quarter goal line stand was unreal by the Giants esp. the way the Colts had moved the ball all second half, and the shocker was on 4th down and goal Amache didn't hear Unitas call a sweep run/pass ( which the Colt was WIDE open in end zone) but got Amache gets tackled for a loss!!
** another biggie is on the Colts winning drive Unitas hits Amache for a big gain on 3rd down.

**as the Giants got the ball to start ot on third down pass play the Colts stopped the Giants just short of a first down,

could go on and on, so many key plays could have changed that game one way or another, but glad it didn't and my then Baltimore Colts took home the Championship!!!...Sammy

 

[lancer]

As I missed the original broadcast to not being born yet had some time today to re-watch the entire game itself again (no commercials) it maybe called the greatest game but man there was plenty of mistakes going on all through out that game!!! sooo many big plays in that game are rarely discussed, the 3rd quarter goal line stand was unreal by the Giants esp. the way the Colts had moved the ball all second half, and the shocker was on 4th down and goal Amache didn't hear Unitas call a sweep run/pass ( which the Colt was WIDE open in end zone) but got Amache gets tackled for a loss!!
** another biggie is on the Colts winning drive Unitas hits Amache for a big gain on 3rd down.

**as the Giants got the ball to start ot on third down pass play the Colts stopped the Giants just short of a first down,

could go on and on, so many key plays could have changed that game one way or another, but glad it didn't and my then Baltimore Colts took home the Championship!!!...Sammy

And don't forget Sam Huff's nightmare refrain, Unitas to Berry...Unitas to Berry...Unitas to Berry...:wink2:^&grin -- Al

 

[sammy719]

And don't forget Sam Huff's nightmare refrain, Unitas to Berry...Unitas to Berry...Unitas to Berry...:wink2:^&grin -- Al

well that's a easy one!!! did not know the Huff took a swing at Eubank (Colts coach) after the coach went after him on the sideline for a questionable late hit on Berry!! that's hilarious, also in that game a young kid (Karrem-abdul-Jabbar) in the stands loved one of the Giants players(forget who) and picked his college number jersey after that same Giants player...Sammy

 

[Terp152]

So many football legends on both sides of the ball for both teams. Giants assistant staff, Landry, etc were almost all future head coaches.
I got to see many of the Colts as my dad had season tickets in the 60s and took me to some games every yr. Best memories of Unitas, Berry, Jimmy Orr, could go on. Chris

 

[lancer]

We are talking about my favorite team and players. No one else ever came close to this collection of ballplayers in my life and heart. The Baltimore Colts, with Johnny U, were an experience of time and place that can never be repeated for me. There used to be a TV sports talk show out of Baltimore that was hosted by the long-retired Colts Ordell Brasse and Art Donovan and it was priceless. All I can say is that if you were a Colts fan, this was a 'must see' show every week. I really miss it, and the Colts. -- Al

 

[sammy719]

We are talking about my favorite team and players. No one else ever came close to this collection of ballplayers in my life and heart. The Baltimore Colts, with Johnny U, were an experience of time and place that can never be repeated for me. There used to be a TV sports talk show out of Baltimore that was hosted by the long-retired Colts Ordell Brasse and Art Donovan and it was priceless. All I can say is that if you were a Colts fan, this was a 'must see' show every week. I really miss it, and the Colts. -- Al

Here's another kicker...read a package deal (think it was Greyhound or some bus company) transportation to and from the game, hotel stay for 1 nite, a pre-party hosted by the Colts game announcer Chuck Thompson and the game itself for 158.00 dollars!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!{eek3}{eek3} now I'm not sure how far 158.00 dollars stretched back in '58 but could you imagine that deal today?? more like a 15,800!!!...Sammy

 

[lancer]

Here's another kicker...read a package deal (think it was Greyhound or some bus company) transportation to and from the game, hotel stay for 1 nite, a pre-party hosted by the Colts game announcer Chuck Thompson and the game itself for 158.00 dollars!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!{eek3}{eek3} now I'm not sure how far 158.00 dollars stretched back in '58 but could you imagine that deal today?? more like a 15,800!!!...Sammy

I knew a gentleman who lived in NY and attended the '58 game. He said since it was unseasonably warm the day of the game, he and a friend made a last minute decision to go. They were able to walk up and purchase excellent seats at the box office right before the game began. The game was far short of a sell-out because of poor local advertising. My father always claimed that we watched the game, but not being quite 6 years old, I have no memory of it other than his saying so. I'm afraid my memories all come from the game films. I do have a memory of my father cheering as Ameche crossed the goal line but this might be a planted memory. Still, it is probable I saw some of that game. ^&cool -- Al

 

[Terp152]

We are talking about my favorite team and players. No one else ever came close to this collection of ballplayers in my life and heart. The Baltimore Colts, with Johnny U, were an experience of time and place that can never be repeated for me. There used to be a TV sports talk show out of Baltimore that was hosted by the long-retired Colts Ordell Brasse and Art Donovan and it was priceless. All I can say is that if you were a Colts fan, this was a 'must see' show every week. I really miss it, and the Colts. -- Al

Al, I remember seeing that show and particularly Brasse, a fan favorite as a player.

Have you read Fatso by Donovan? A lot on the 50s Colts, which was a little before my/our time. Includes the '58 game.

And I recommend this one as well for you and Sammy, When the Colts Belonged to Baltimore: A Father and a Son, a Team and a Time. A great look back at the "real" Colts. Still available.

Chris

 

[lancer]

Al, I remember seeing that show and particularly Brasse, a fan favorite as a player.

Have you read Fatso by Donovan? A lot on the 50s Colts, which was a little before my/our time. Includes the '58 game.

And I recommend this one as well for you and Sammy, When the Colts Belonged to Baltimore: A Father and a Son, a Team and a Time. A great look back at the "real" Colts. Still available.

Chris

Chris, I have read those and they are thoroughly enjoyable. I don't currently own 'Fatso' but I do own the Gildea book you mention. I have a very modest collection of books regarding the Colts of those years:
Sundays at 2:00 with the Baltimore Colts by Bagli and Macht - a look at the team from former players
The Best Game Ever by Mark Bowden (author of Black Hawk Down)- about the '58 game
The Game of Their Lives by Dave Klein - about the '58 game from the participants view
Johnny U by Tom Callahan
Johnny Unitas: America's Quarterback by Lou Sahadi
Pro Quarterback: My Own Story by John Unitas
The Pros: A Documentary of Professional Football in America by Robert Riger - not strictly about the Colts but they are emphasized. Published in 1960, it
is a black/white picture book with great photos of the 50's era players, with chapters on the '58 and '59 Championship games
All of these books are available (at widely varying prices) but only 1 or 2 will be a little pricey. They are all excellent reads for a Colts fan. I think the book The Pros, in particular, is of great interest to a fan of the game and it's history, especially one stuck in the wayback machine, like me.
-- Al

 

[sammy719]

Thanks Al, Chris, I have read some of those books but haven't read most, might be some new items going on the Xmas list...Sammy

 

[Terp152]

Thanks Al, I look fwd to reading some of these. I consider the 50s & 60s the "glory years" and was not aware of those titles. Chris