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1940
1940
Art Rooney sold the Pittsburgh franchise to Alexis Thompson
December 9, 1940
44
Bears Crush Redskins 73–0: The Birth of the Modern T-Formation
December 8, 1940
42
Chicago Bears defeated the Washington Redskins in the NFL Championship
December 8, 1940
37
Bears Make History: Chicago’s 73–0 Title Rout Sets Unbreakable NFL Record
December 8, 1940
42
The Forgotten AFL: Columbus Bullies Take the Crown
December 1, 1940
38
Major Rule Changes for 1940
January 11, 1940
44
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