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World Service,10 mins

American Football's "Greatest Game"

Sporting Witness

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In 1958, the New York Giants played the Baltimore Colts in the NFL championship game. The match was so exciting it turned American Football into a successful television sport virtually overnight. The clash became known as the "Greatest Game". Sporting Witness talks to veteran American sports commentator, Bob Wolff, who covered the match. PHOTO: Bob Wolff commentating in the 1950s.

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