1951 in Sports - American Football

American Football

  • January 14 – The National Football League has its first Pro Bowl Game (Los Angeles, California).
  • September 28 – Norm Van Brocklin sets NFL single game record for most passing yards (554) helping Los Angeles Rams beat New York Yanks 48–21.
  • NFL Championship – Los Angeles Rams won 24–17 over the Cleveland Browns

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