Portal:American football/Anniversaries/January 15


 * Events
 * 1939 - The first ever NFL All-Star Game, the predecessor of the modern Pro Bowl, is held. The New York Giants defeat an all-star team by a score of 13-10
 * 1967 - The First AFL-NFL World Championship Game, later retroactively named Super Bowl I, is played. The Green Bay Packers of the NFL defeat the Kansas City Chiefs of the AFL by a score of 35-10
 * 1978 - Super Bowl XII, the Dallas Cowboys defeat the Denver Broncos by a score of 27-10


 * Birthdays
 * 1953 - Randy White, defensive tackle with the Dallas Cowboys, named to nine Pro Bowl teams in a 13-year NFL career; was co-MVP of Super Bowl XII
 * 1979 - Drew Brees, quarterback, long time NFL starter with both the San Diego Chargers and New Orleans Saints