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The '''1948 NFL season''' was the 29th [[regular season (NFL)|regular season]] of the [[National Football League]]. During the season, Halfback [[Fred Gehrke]] painted horns on the [[1948 Los Angeles Rams season|Los Angeles Rams]]' helmets, making the first modern helmet emblem in pro football.<ref name=NFLHistory>{{cite web|url=http://www.nfl.com/history/chronology/1941-1950 |title=History (1941-1950) |publisher=[[National Football League]] |work=[[NFL.com]] |accessdate=March 27, 2014 |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6OPwisKnD?url=http |
The '''1948 NFL season''' was the 29th [[regular season (NFL)|regular season]] of the [[National Football League]]. During the season, Halfback [[Fred Gehrke]] painted horns on the [[1948 Los Angeles Rams season|Los Angeles Rams]]' helmets, making the first modern helmet emblem in pro football.<ref name=NFLHistory>{{cite web|url=http://www.nfl.com/history/chronology/1941-1950 |title=History (1941-1950) |publisher=[[National Football League]] |work=[[NFL.com]] |accessdate=March 27, 2014 |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6OPwisKnD?url=http://www.nfl.com/history/chronology/1941-1950 |archivedate=March 28, 2014 |deadurl=no |df=mdy }}</ref> The last regular season game played on Wednesday until the [[2012 NFL season|2012 season]] happened on September 22, 1948, between Detroit and Los Angeles. |
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The season ended when the [[1948 Philadelphia Eagles season|Philadelphia Eagles]] defeated the [[1948 Chicago Cardinals season|Chicago Cardinals]] in the [[1948 NFL Championship Game|NFL Championship Game]]. |
The season ended when the [[1948 Philadelphia Eagles season|Philadelphia Eagles]] defeated the [[1948 Chicago Cardinals season|Chicago Cardinals]] in the [[1948 NFL Championship Game|NFL Championship Game]]. |
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The 1948 season featured the highest per-game, per-team scoring in NFL history, with the average team scoring 23.2 points per game.<ref>{{cite web|last=Byrne |first=Kerry |title=The Spirit of ’48: a mind-blowing statistical orgasm |url=http://www.coldhardfootballfacts.com/content/the-spirit-48-mind-blowing-statistical-orgasm/7392/ |publisher=Cold Hard Football Facts (website) |accessdate=March 27, 2014 |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6OPvjexe7?url=http |
The 1948 season featured the highest per-game, per-team scoring in NFL history, with the average team scoring 23.2 points per game.<ref>{{cite web|last=Byrne |first=Kerry |title=The Spirit of ’48: a mind-blowing statistical orgasm |url=http://www.coldhardfootballfacts.com/content/the-spirit-48-mind-blowing-statistical-orgasm/7392/ |publisher=Cold Hard Football Facts (website) |accessdate=March 27, 2014 |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6OPvjexe7?url=http://www.coldhardfootballfacts.com/content/the-spirit-48-mind-blowing-statistical-orgasm/7392/ |archivedate=March 28, 2014 |date=July 18, 2010 |deadurl=no |df=mdy }}</ref> This record stood for 65 years until {{nfly|2013}}.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://nfllabor.files.wordpress.com/2013/12/2013-season-in-review-5.pdf |title=Record Breaking 2013 Season Had It All |publisher=[[National Football League|NFL]] |accessdate=February 3, 2014 |date=December 30, 2013 |format=PDF |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6OPtbMQQp?url=http://nfllabor.files.wordpress.com/2013/12/2013-season-in-review-5.pdf |archivedate=March 28, 2014 |deadurl=no |df=mdy }}</ref> |
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==Major rule changes== |
==Major rule changes== |
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==References== |
==References== |
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* {{cite book|title=Official 2013 National Football League Record & Fact Book |year=2013 |publisher=National Football League |location=New York |isbn=978-1-603-20980-9 |url=http://seahawksmedia.com/RecFactBook/FactBook2013.pdf |editor1-last=Zimmer |editor1-first=John |editor2-last=Marini |editor2-first=Matt |accessdate=October 11, 2013 |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6KICriEsV?url=http://seahawksmedia.com/RecFactBook/FactBook2013.pdf |archivedate=October 11, 2013 |format=PDF |deadurl=yes |df= }} |
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* ''Total Football: The Official Encyclopedia of the National Football League'' ({{ISBN|0-06-270174-6}}) |
* ''Total Football: The Official Encyclopedia of the National Football League'' ({{ISBN|0-06-270174-6}}) |
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Revision as of 01:10, 15 June 2017
| Regular season | |
|---|---|
| East Champions | Philadelphia Eagles |
| West Champions | Chicago Cardinals |
| Championship Game | |
| Champions | Philadelphia Eagles |
The 1948 NFL season was the 29th regular season of the National Football League. During the season, Halfback Fred Gehrke painted horns on the Los Angeles Rams' helmets, making the first modern helmet emblem in pro football.[1] The last regular season game played on Wednesday until the 2012 season happened on September 22, 1948, between Detroit and Los Angeles. The season ended when the Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Chicago Cardinals in the NFL Championship Game.
The 1948 season featured the highest per-game, per-team scoring in NFL history, with the average team scoring 23.2 points per game.[2] This record stood for 65 years until 2013.[3]
Major rule changes
- Plastic helmets are prohibited. This rule was enacted because critics argued that they were being used more as a weapon than protection.[1]
- A flexible artificial tee is permitted at the kickoff.[1]
- When the intended passer is tackled behind the line of scrimmage, the game clock will stop temporarily until any receivers who have gone down field have had a reasonable time to return.[citation needed]
- When the offense is called for delay of game, the defense may decline the 5-yard distance penalty.[citation needed]
- If a foul occurs behind the line during a backwards pass or fumble, the penalty is enforced from the spot of the pass or fumble.[citation needed]
- It is illegal to bat or punch the ball while it is in a player's possession.[citation needed]
- All officials are equipped with whistles, not horns.[1]
Division races
In the Eastern race, the Eagles beat Washington 45–0 in Week Five to take a 1/2 game lead. When the 6–1–1 Eagles met the 6–2 Skins again in Week Ten, Washington lost a must-win game, 42–21.
The other race was all Chicago, as the Cardinals and Bears both had records of 10–1 going into the final week. A record crowd of 51,283 packed Wrigley Field on December 12 to watch. The Bears took a 21–10 lead, on George Gulyanics's touchdown as the fourth quarter began.[4] Charley Trippi's touchdown cut the margin to 21–17, but the Bears had the ball and time on their side. The turning point came when the Cards' Vince Banonis picked off a pass from Johnny Lujack, and ran the ball back to the Bears' 19, and Elmer Angsman scored the winning touchdown three plays later for the Western Division title and the trip to the championship.[5]
Final standings
W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties, PCT= Winning Percentage, PF= Points For, PA = Points Against
Note: The NFL did not officially count tie games in the standings until 1972
| Eastern Division | ||||||
| Team | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia Eagles | 9 | 2 | 1 | .818 | 376 | 156 |
| Washington Redskins | 7 | 5 | 0 | .583 | 291 | 287 |
| New York Giants | 4 | 8 | 0 | .333 | 297 | 388 |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | 4 | 8 | 0 | .333 | 200 | 243 |
| Boston Yanks | 3 | 9 | 0 | .250 | 174 | 372 |
| Western Division | ||||||
| Team | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Cardinals | 11 | 1 | 0 | .917 | 395 | 226 |
| Chicago Bears | 10 | 2 | 0 | .833 | 375 | 151 |
| Los Angeles Rams | 6 | 5 | 1 | .545 | 327 | 269 |
| Green Bay Packers | 3 | 9 | 0 | .250 | 154 | 290 |
| Detroit Lions | 2 | 10 | 0 | .167 | 200 | 407 |
NFL Championship Game
Philadelphia Eagles 7, Chicago Cardinals 0 in a blizzard at Shibe Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, December 19, 1948
Awards
League leaders
| Statistic | Name | Team | Yards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passing | Sammy Baugh | Washington | 2599 |
| Rushing | Steve Van Buren | Philadelphia | 945 |
| Receiving | Mal Kutner | Chicago Cardinals | 943 |
References
- ^ a b c d "History (1941-1950)". NFL.com. National Football League. Archived from the original on March 28, 2014. Retrieved March 27, 2014.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ Byrne, Kerry (July 18, 2010). "The Spirit of '48: a mind-blowing statistical orgasm". Cold Hard Football Facts (website). Archived from the original on March 28, 2014. Retrieved March 27, 2014.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Record Breaking 2013 Season Had It All" (PDF). NFL. December 30, 2013. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 28, 2014. Retrieved February 3, 2014.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Chicago Cardinals at Chicago Bears - December 12th, 1948 | Pro-Football-Reference.com". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved January 16, 2017.
- ^ "Cardinals' About Face Beats Bears, 24–21," Wisconsin State Journal (Madison), Dec 13, 1948, p13
- Zimmer, John; Marini, Matt, eds. (2013). Official 2013 National Football League Record & Fact Book (PDF). New York: National Football League. ISBN 978-1-603-20980-9. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 11, 2013. Retrieved October 11, 2013.
{{cite book}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - Total Football: The Official Encyclopedia of the National Football League (ISBN 0-06-270174-6)