The Rivalry That Changed Professional Football

[MightyGiants]

New York Giants

[President Rick]

really interesting piece.  obviously all this preceded the famous 1958 OT colts-Giants game.  And, wow, was paul Brown a genius or what.

[jimv]

Brings back GREAT memories.   I remember, as if it were yesterday, sitting at my radio listening to that 6-0 game.  I was enthralled!  That WAS a terrific rivalry.  I was completely upset when the Browns (and Steelers too) went into the AFC in 1970.

[Webster29]

Hope Rich doesn't mind but for those interested here is part II.

Also my compliments to BBH for their great Giant pic's from the 50's and 60's.    I really enjoy them.

http://www.bigblueinteractive.com/2014/01/22/rivalry-changed-professional-football-new-york-giants-cleveland-browns-1950-1959-part-ii/

[The12th man]

I disagree...what changed pro football to what became the NFL was when the Giants starting free agent signing of Pete Gogolak away from the AFL Buffalo Bills which started a bidding war which eventually led to the merger.