Professional Football
From 1944-1948, Boston Yanks games that conflicted with the Boston Red Sox schedule were held at the Manning Bowl.
In 1959, the Chicago Bears defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 24-21 in the Cardinal Cushing Charity Game. Future Hall of Fame quarterback Norm Van Brocklin started for Philadlephia.
The semi-pro Bay State Titans played their only season here. Defensive Tackle Eric Swann would be selected with the 6th overall pick in the 1991 NFL Draft.
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