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On November 14th, 1943, Chicago Bears quarterback Sid Luckman delivered one of the greatest performances in NFL history.
In a cold afternoon at Wrigley Field, Luckman threw seven touchdown passes — a record that still stands today — and showcased a brand-new offensive vision that would reshape football forever.
In this episode of Sports History Daily, we explore how the Bears’ T-formation revolutionized the sport, why Luckman was the perfect quarterback for George Halas’ genius, and how one game proved that the forward pass was the future of football.
Plus, we look at five other major sports moments that happened on November 14th, including the Marshall plane tragedy, Don Shula’s record-breaking win, and more.
A record-setting day, a revolutionary quarterback, and the game that changed everything.
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