"The Greatest Game Ever Played" — The 1958 NFL championship game between the Baltimore Colts and New York Giants was the first overtime game in league history. Alan Ameche's touchdown gave the Colts a 23-17 victory. The thrilling game was televised nationally and is credited with sparking the NFL's rise in popularity.
After the All-America Football Conference (AAFC) merged with the NFL, the Browns played in the first game of the 1950 season against the Philadelphia Eagles in a matchup of the defending champions of both leagues. The Browns rolled to a 35-10 win as Otto Graham threw for 346 yards and three touchdowns, and the team ended the season by winning the NFL championship.
