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The first NFL Championship Game is played at Wrigley Field in Chicago between the New York Giants and Chicago Bears. The Bears won 23–21.
The Chicago Bears defeated the New York Giants 23–21 in the first NFL Championship Game at Wrigley Field in 1933, launching the league's championship tradition.
The inaugural NFL Championship Game took place on December 17, 1933, at Chicago's Wrigley Field, pitting the New York Giants against the host Chicago Bears. In a thrilling contest, the Bears edged out the Giants with a 23–21 victory, thanks in part to Bronko Nagurski's powerful running. The match attracted over 11,000 fans, showcasing the growing popularity of professional football in America. Despite a late rally by the Giants, Chicago held on to secure the title and cement its status in the sport. This landmark event established a playoff tradition that would evolve into one of the most celebrated spectacles in American sports.
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first NFL Championship Game
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