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George Halas rejoined the Bears

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Brooklyn and Boston merged into a team that played home games in both cities and was known simply as The Yanks

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21 NFL players died in action during WWII

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Steve Van Buren achieved the “triple crown” in the 1945 NFL season, leading the league in rushing, scoring, and kickoff returns. This was one of his many accomplishments during his time with the Philadelphia Eagles from 1944 to 1951, which included winning two NFL championships.

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