1940 NFL season
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The 1940 NFL season was the 21st regular season of the National Football League. The season ended when the Chicago Bears defeated the Washington Redskins in the NFL Championship Game by 73–0; this result still stands as the most one-sided victory (and highest score) in NFL history as of the 2023 season.
Quick Facts Regular season, Duration ...
Regular season | |
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Duration | September 8 – December 8, 1940 |
East Champions | Washington Redskins |
West Champions | Chicago Bears |
Championship Game | |
Champions | Chicago Bears |
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The Pittsburgh Pirates were rebranded as the Steelers before the 1940 season.