1947 NFL season
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The 1947 NFL season was the 28th regular season of the National Football League. The season ended when the Chicago Cardinals defeated the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFL Championship Game.
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[edit] Major rule changes
- A fifth official, the Back Judge, is added to the officiating crew.
- When a team has less than 11 players on the field prior to a snap or kick, the officials are not to notify them.
- An illegal use of hands penalty will be called whenever a defensive player uses them to block the vision of a receiver during any pass behind the offensive team's line.
- During an unsuccessful extra point attempt, the play becomes dead as soon as failure is evident.
- Roughing the kicker will not be called if he kicks after recovering a loose ball or fumble on the play.
- All teams are required to use prescribed standard yardage chains, down boxes, and flexible shaft markers.
[edit] Final standings
W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties, PCT= Winning Percentage, PF= Points For, PA = Points Against
| Eastern Division | ||||||
| Team | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia Eagles | 8 | 4 | 0 | .667 | 308 | 242 |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | 8 | 4 | 0 | .667 | 240 | 259 |
| Boston Yanks | 4 | 7 | 1 | .364 | 168 | 256 |
| Washington Redskins | 4 | 8 | 0 | .333 | 295 | 367 |
| New York Giants | 2 | 8 | 2 | .200 | 190 | 309 |
| Western Division | ||||||
| Team | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Cardinals | 9 | 3 | 0 | .750 | 306 | 231 |
| Chicago Bears | 8 | 4 | 0 | .667 | 363 | 241 |
| Green Bay Packers | 6 | 5 | 1 | .545 | 274 | 210 |
| Los Angeles Rams | 6 | 6 | 0 | .500 | 259 | 214 |
| Detroit Lions | 3 | 9 | 0 | .250 | 231 | 305 |
[edit] Playoffs
- Home team in capitals
Eastern Division Playoff Game
- Philadelphia 21, PITTSBURGH 0
NFL Championship Game
- CHI. CARDINALS 28, Philadelphia 21
[edit] References
- NFL Record and Fact Book (ISBN 1-932994-36-X)
- NFL History 1941-1950 (Last accessed December 4, 2005)
- 1947 season in details
- Total Football: The Official Encyclopedia of the National Football League (ISBN 0-06-270174-6)
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