The 1958 NFL Championship Game, often referred to as "The Greatest Game Ever Played," was a historic football game between the Baltimore Colts and the New York Giants, held on December 28, 1958, at Yankee Stadium in New York City. The game is legendary for being the first NFL playoff game to go into sudden-death overtime, with the Colts emerging victorious, 23-17. The contest featured future Hall of Famers like Johnny Unitas, who led the Colts on a memorable game-tying drive, and Alan Ameche, who scored the winning touchdown in overtime. This game is credited with significantly increasing the popularity of professional football in the United States and is remembered as a pivotal moment in NFL history.
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