1942 NFL All-Star Game (December)

National Football League all-star game March 2026 the NFL All-Star Game that followed the 1942 season, played on December 27, 1942 the game that followed the 1941 season, played on January 4, 1942 1942 National Football League All-Star Game (January) August 2023 pb 1942 NFL All-Star Game (December) 1943 Washington Redskins NFL All-Stars 7 0 0 0 7 14 0 3 December 27, 1942 Shibe Park Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Ray Flaherty Washington Redskins Hunk Anderson Chicago Bears none selected 18,671 not televised 1942 (Jan) 1951 The 1942 National Football League All-Star Game (December) was the National Football League's fifth all-star game. The game pitted the Washington Redskins, the league's champion for the 1942 season, against a team of all-stars. The game was played on Sunday, December 27, 1942, at Shibe Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in front of 18,671 fans. The All-Stars defeated the Redskins by a score of 17–14.Dudley's 97-yard Run Helps All-Stars Beat Redskins, 17–14 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=E8RRAAAAIBAJ&sjid=BWoDAAAAIBAJ&pg=6115,783220&hl=en February 15, 2012 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette December 28, 1942 AP 14–15 Due to World War II, the All-Star Game was canceled following 1942 as travel restrictions were imposed. It would not return until 1951 as the Pro Bowl, with the champions vs. all-stars format changed to between divisions to avoid confusion with the Chicago College All-Star Game.Associated Press https://www.newspapers.com/clip/27650925/pro_bowl_game_approved_by_national_grid/ Pro Bowl Game Approved By National Grid League Newspapers.com The Palm Beach Post June 4, 1950 January 26, 2019 Pre-game The All-Star team was coached by Chicago Bears head coach Hunk Anderson while Ray Flaherty led his Washington Redskins.Pro All-Stars Confident They Can Beat Redskins https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=uBwaAAAAIBAJ&sjid=8CQEAAAAIBAJ&pg=2587,3894276&hl=en February 15, 2012 Milwaukee Journal December 26, 1942 Associated Press 10 May 6, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160506051731/https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=uBwaAAAAIBAJ&sjid=8CQEAAAAIBAJ&pg=2587,3894276&hl=en dead Anderson and assistant coach Luke Johnsos elected to run the T formation after the players voted for the system, though they also implemented the Notre Dame Box as Green Bay Packers and All-Star quarterback Cecil Isbell excelled in such an offense.Associated Press https://www.newspapers.com/clip/27617609/allstars_set_to_go_against_the_redskins/ All-Stars Set to Go Against the Redskins Newspapers.com Home News Tribune December 26, 1942 January 26, 2019 The All-Star roster was decided by fan vote, though some players did not participate for various reasons. Packers receiver Don Hutson missed the game due to a chest injury and a cold, though he had initially announced his intention to play and was only permitted to kick extra points.Associated Press https://www.newspapers.com/clip/27648121/don_hutson_to_play_with_the_allstars/ Don Hutson to Play With the All-Stars Against Washington Newspapers.com The Morning Call December 18, 1942 January 26, 2019 Pittsburgh Steelers tackle Milt Simington suffered a heart attack during practice for the game and was forced to retire. Redskins players Willie Wilkin and Dick Todd also skipped the game, the former having to report for military service. Quarterback Sammy Baugh was sick with the flu and failed to make his flight to Philadelphia for the game, which prompted NFL Commissioner Elmer Layden to launch an investigation into the matter.Associated Press https://www.newspapers.com/clip/28816455/sammy_baugh_denies_running_out_on_game/ Sammy Baugh Denies Running Out on Game Los Angeles Times Newspapers.com December 29, 1942 February 24, 2019 According to a league official: "from all we know Baugh might have had a legitimate excuse for not showing up. But so far we can find no legitimate reason for his not notifying us that he could not or was not coming". Baugh said the car that was supposed to take him from his Rotan, Texas home to a Dallas airport failed to materialize on time.Meier Ted https://www.newspapers.com/clip/27617721/allstars_beat_redskins_investigate/ All-Stars Beat Redskins; Investigate Failure Of Baugh To Appear For Tilt Associated Press Newspapers.com The Journal Standard December 28, 1942 January 26, 2019 Baugh's disappearance was allegedly condemned by his teammates, with a Detroit Free Press report claiming some players said he would "never be forgiven for failing to appear."https://www.newspapers.com/clip/27646162/baugh_faces_leagues_discipline_mates/ Baugh Faces League's Discipline, Mates' Wrath Newspapers.com Detroit Free Press December 28, 1942 January 26, 2019 A "spokesman for the players" told the New York Daily News, "We were determined to win this game to prove that our victory over the Bears was no fluke. [...] We wanted to win this one as much as the playoff. And Sammy doesn't show up. Hell, suppose all of us did that? There wouldn't have been any game, and there wouldn't have been any money for the seamen."McCann Dick https://www.newspapers.com/clip/27648394/baugh_misses_pro_bowl_rouses_redskins/ Baugh Misses Pro Bowl, Rouses Redskins' Ire Newspapers.com New York Daily News December 28, 1942 January 26, 2019 Washington owner George Preston Marshall and Bears player Lee Artoe defended Baugh, the former suggesting his illness prevented him from traveling, while Artoe accused the NFL of poor scheduling for placing the game in a "bad sports town" like Philadelphia and in late December.Associated Press https://www.newspapers.com/clip/27617763/redskin_boss_thinks_baugh_wanted_to_play/ Redskin Boss Thinks Baugh Wanted to Play Newspapers.com The Courier-Journal December 29, 1942 January 26, 2019International News Service International News Service https://www.newspapers.com/clip/27648849/artoe_defends_sammy_baugh/ Artoe Defends Sammy Baugh Newspapers.com Mansfield News Journal December 29, 1942 January 26, 2019 Layden ended the case on January 20, 1943 with no punishment imposed on Baugh, concluding he was indeed sick and was unable to reach Dallas in time. In a league statement, Layden considered "the publicity and subsequent investigation attendant upon Baugh's failure to appear in Philadelphia" to be "sufficient punishment under the circumstances."International News Service International News Service https://www.newspapers.com/clip/27650792/layden_drops_charges_against_sammy_baugh/ Layden Drops Charges Against Sammy Baugh Newspapers.com Salt Lake Telegram January 20, 1943 January 26, 2019 Game With the ongoing war, the game raised $75,000 for the United Seaman's Fund, while the game ball was auctioned at halftime to sell war bonds, raising $90,170 (the winning bid was $31,000).Associated Press https://www.newspapers.com/clip/27629123/artoes_43yard_field_goal_sends/ Artoe's 43-Yard Field Goal Sends Redskins to 17-14 Defeat Newspapers.com Detroit Free Press December 28, 1942 January 26, 2019 The Redskins scored first with Ki Aldrich's 30-yard punt return touchdown in the first quarter. After a scoreless second quarter, Bill Dudley of the Steelers intercepted a pass and returned it 97 yards to tie the game. Later in the quarter, Fred Davis went offside and collided with Bears quarterback Sid Luckman, sparking a fight with Artoe that led to Davis being ejected from the game.https://www.newspapers.com/clip/27650889/redskinbear_feud_flares_into_fistics/ Redskin-Bear Feud Flares into Fistics; Luckman Roughed Newspapers.com The Morning Post December 28, 1942 January 26, 2019 The next play, the Bears' John Petty recorded a two-yard rushing touchdown, which the Redskins answered on Roy Zimmerman's 15-yard touchdown throw to Bob Seymour. Early in the fourth quarter, Artoe kicked a 43-yard field goal to put the All-Stars ahead 17–14. Washington's Bob Masterson attempted to tie the game with seconds remaining, but his 27-yard kick was wide. The win was the first for the All-Stars in the game's history. Rosters The rosters consisted of the following:1942 NFL Pro Bowlers https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1942/probowl.htm Pro-football-reference.com February 16, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20111206172804/http://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1942/probowl.htm December 6, 2011 live 1942 Washington Redskins roster https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/was/1942.htm Pro-football-reference.com February 16, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120210010318/http://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/was/1942.htm February 10, 2012 live NFL All-Stars roster Position:Starters:Reserves:QuarterbackTommy Thompson, Philadelphia EaglesLarry Craig, Green Bay PackersSid Luckman, Chicago BearsLeft HalfbackBill Dudley, Pittsburgh SteelersCecil Isbell, Green Bay PackersRight HalfbackMerl Condit, Brooklyn DodgersDante Magnani, Cleveland RamsBosh Pritchard, Philadelphia EaglesFullbackHarry Hopp, Detroit LionsGary Famiglietti, Chicago BearsFrank Maznicki, Chicago BearsJohn Petty, Chicago BearsMarshall Goldberg, Chicago Bearsinjury a aLayden Names Pro League's All-Star Squad https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=U6tHAAAAIBAJ&sjid=-P4MAAAAIBAJ&pg=2407,3626335&hl=en February 16, 2012 Meriden Record December 15, 1942 AP 11 Dick Riffle, Pittsburgh Steelersinjury a a Left EndPerry Schwartz, Brooklyn DodgersGeorge Wilson, Chicago BearsDon Hutson, Green Bay Packersinjury a aRight EndEddie Rucinski, Brooklyn DodgersPop Ivy, Chicago CardinalsJohn Siegal, Chicago BearsLeft TackleJohn Woudenberg, Pittsburgh SteelersAl Blozis, New York GiantsFrank "Bruiser" Kinard, Brooklyn DodgersVic Sears, Philadelphia Eaglesinjury a a Right TackleChet Adams, Cleveland RamsLee Artoe, Chicago BearsEd Kolman, Chicago BearsFrank Cope, New York Giantsinjury a a Left GuardAugie Lio, Detroit LionsDan Fortmann, Chicago BearsMilt Simington, Pittsburgh Steelersinjury a aRight GuardEnio Conti, Philadelphia Eagles Chuck Drulis, Chicago BearsCenterChuck Cherundolo, Pittsburgh SteelersCharley Brock, Green Bay PackersClyde "Bulldog" Turner, Chicago Bearsinjury a a Washington Redskins roster Position:Starters:Reserves:QuarterbackRay Hare Cecil HareWilbur MooreDick PoillonBob SeymourLeft HalfbackRoy ZimmermanRight HalfbackEd JusticeFullbackAndy FarkasLeft EndBob MastersonBob McChesneyRight EndEd CifersLeft TackleFred DavisWillie WilkinRight TackleBill YoungLeft GuardDick FarmanVictor CarrollClem StralkaRight GuardSteve SlivinskiCenterKi AldrichGeorge Smith Roster Notes: injury a a Injured player; selected but did not play References 30em Category:Pro Bowl National Football League All-Star Game (December) All-Star Game (December) Category:American football competitions in Pennsylvania Category:Sports competitions in Philadelphia Category:Washington Redskins Category:December 1942 sports events in the United States Category:1940s in Philadelphia