One for the Ages: Sid Luckman’s 1943 NFL Championship Game

Posted: 5th March 2010 by Bryn Swartz in NFL
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In 1943, future Hall of Fame quarterback Sid Luckman turned in the greatest season by a quarterback in NFL history. He completed 110 of 202 passes for 2,194 yards, 28 touchdowns, and 12 interceptionsù for an absolutely astounding passer rating of 107.5.á He set several records that still stand today, including yards per attempt (10.9), yards per completion (19.9), and touchdown percentage (13.9). He threw seven touchdown passes on Sid Luckman Day in November.á Luckman single-handedly brought the average passer rating in the league from 41.9 to 48.4. The Bears finished 8-1-1 and captured the Western Division championship.á They did so despite the absence of head coach George Halasùwho left the Bears in midseason of 1942 to join the Navy.á In fact, a ...

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