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Who played in the first professional Thanksgiving football game in 1934?
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The first Thanksgiving Day football game was not in 1934, but was held in 1920. There were 6 games on Thanksgiving that year. The game were (Home teams in Caps):
- AKRON PROS 7, Canton Bulldogs 0
- Decatur Staleys 6, CHICAGO TIGERS 0
- ELYRIA (OH) ATHLETICS* 0, Columbus Panhandles 0
- DAYTON TRIANGLES 28, Detroit Heralds 0
- CHICAGO BOOSTERS* 27, Hammond Pros 0
- All-Tonawanda (NY) 14, ROCHESTER JEFFERSONS 3
* Non APFA league team. Games between league teams and non league teams counted in standings in 1920.
As for the 1934 Thanksgiving, there were three games that day. The results were:
- CHICAGO CARDINALS 6, Green Bay Packers 0
- Chicago Bears 19, DETROIT LIONS 16
- New York Giants 27, BROOKLYN DODGERS 0
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When First football game was played on thanksgiving day?
1920
When was the first intercollegiate football championship played on thanksgiving day?
1876
What college team played football the first thanksgiving?
the Canton Bulldogs
What college teams played in the first thanksgiving day football team?
soccor,vollyball
What professional football club did ronaldhinio first play for?
He played for Gremio.
What two college football teams first played on thanksgiving?
the colts and broncos. tim tebow won
Which 2 Pro Football teams played in the first Pro Thanksgiving Day game?
Lions, cowboys
When was the first NFL football game on Thanksgiving broadcast on the radio and what teams played in the game?
The first NFL football game on Thanksgiving was broadcast on the radio in 1934. The teams that played in the game were the Detroit Lions and the Chicago Bears.
What college teams played in the first thanksgiving day football?
soccor,vollyball
What two played on Thanksgiving day in 1934?
The two teams that played on Thanksgiving day in 1934 were the Detroit Lions and the Chicago Bears. This game was the first ever Thanksgiving Day game for the Lions.
What professional football team introduced the idea of playing a game on Thanksgiving to boost attendance?
The Detroit Lions introduced the idea of playing a game on Thanksgiving to boost attendance. They held their first Thanksgiving Day game in 1934, and it became a tradition that continues to this day.
What seasons is the game of professional football played in?
Professional football is played in fall and winter. Preseason starts in August. Regular season starts around the first of September and goes to January. Playoffs are in January and the Super Bowl is played the last week of January or the first week of February.
