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When Fordham Introduced Football to Television - WSJ
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A brief history of television, by decade – thereporteronline
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1939 NFL Championship Game
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Pro Bowl has lukewarm interest, but rich history
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The 19 of Greene
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May 17, 1939Television's First Sports Announcer & Baseball Game
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May 17, 1939Television's First Sports Announcer & Baseball Game
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The Role of Television Media on the NFL - LatinAmerican Post
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The first televised football game was played Sept. 30, 1939
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From the Hall of Fame Archives: The 1930's All-Decade Team
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Pro Football Championship Game (1939)
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On This Day In 1939: Texas Tech and Centenary Scored 0 Points And