In other words, Section 3 of the Sports Broadcasting Act of 1961 blocks the NFL from playing a game on a Friday night after 6 p.m. from Week 3 of the college football season through the Army-Navy ...

Troup brings to life the pivotal events and characters of the 1961 NFL and AFL seasons. While his book is a reflection of a single season, it is more than that. It's a snapshot of an era when ...

The NFL moved to a 14-game season in 1961, more opportunities for Brown to break his own record. He had one of the greatest seasons for any running back in 1963, rushing for 1,863 yards while ...

The NFL broadcasting a Friday game early in the season is virtually unheard of, and that's because of the Sports Broadcasting Act of 1961. The NFL cannot host Friday (or Saturday) games from the ...

The NFL has delivered some unforgettable moments ... to put up big numbers in a couple of seasons. His best season came in 1961 when he racked up 1,746 receiving yards. That earned him Pro Bowl ...