Bears fullback Bronko Nagurski being dragged down by Bo Molenda and Mel Hein of the Giants
Chicago Bears (Western) (13–0)
New York Giants (Eastern) (8–5)
13
30
Head coach: George Halas
Head coach: Steve Owen
1
2
3
4
Total
CHI
0
10
3
0
13
NYG
3
0
0
27
30
Date
December 9, 1934
Stadium
Polo Grounds, New York City
Attendance
35,059 [1]
Hall of Famers
Bears: George Halas (owner/coach), Red Grange, Bill Hewitt, Walt Kiesling, William R. Lyman, George Musso, Bronko Nagurski Giants: Tim Mara (owner/founder), Steve Owen (coach), Red Badgro, Ray Flaherty, Mel Hein, Ken Strong
← 1933
NFL Championship Game
1935 →
Polo Grounds
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Location in the United States
1934 New York Giants, NFL champions
The 1934 NFL Championship Game, also known as "The Sneakers Game",[2] was the second scheduled National Football League (NFL) championship game. Played at the Polo Grounds in New York City on December 9,[3] it was the first title game for the newly created Ed Thorp Memorial Trophy. With a remarkable fourth quarter, the New York Giants defeated the Chicago Bears 30–13.[1][4][5][6]
^ abGannon, Pat (December 10, 1934). "Giants make spectacular finish to beat Bears for pro grid title". Milwaukee Journal. p. 2, part 2.
^Canavan, Tom (January 5, 1986). "Sneakers game is most famous episode in Bears-Giants rivalry". Gainesville Sun. Florida. Associated Press. p. 4F.
^Smith, Wilfrid (December 9, 1934). "Bears battle Giants today before 50,000". Chicago Tribune. p. 1, part 2.
^Smith, Wilfrid (December 10, 1934). "Giants whip Bears for pro title, 30-13". Chicago Tribune. p. 23.
^"Giants rally crushes Bears, 30-13". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Associated Press. December 10, 1934. p. 18.
^"Giants win pro football title in thriller, 30-13". Pittsburgh Press. United Press. December 10, 1934. p. 29.
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