| 1932 Portsmouth Spartans season | |
|---|---|
| Head Coach | George Clark |
| Home Field | Universal Stadium |
| Results | |
| Record | 6-2-4 |
| Place | 3rd NFL |
| Playoff Finish | Lost NFL Championship Game |
| Timeline | |
| Previous season | Next season |
| 1931 | 1933 |
In 1932, the Spartans appeared in the league championship game, the first in NFL history, losing to the Chicago Bears 9-0.[1] With a record of 6-1-4 in 1932, the Spartans finish in a tie for the NFL title with the Chicago Bears.[2] It was the first time in history that the season ended with 2 teams atop the league's standings. After the season's final games, the league office arranged for the first playoff game in NFL history.[2]
The game was originally scheduled to be played at Wrigley Field, the Bears' home stadium. Due to severe blizzards and sub-zero wind chill throughout the week, the game was forced to be moved indoors to Chicago Stadium.[3] The arena allowed only an 80-yard field that came right to the walls. The goal posts were moved from the end lines to the goal. The Bears won 9-0, scoring the winning touchdown on a two-yard pass from Nagurski to Grange.[2] Attendance for the game was 11,198.[4]
Regular season
Schedule
| Week | Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | September 25, 1932 | New York Giants | W 7-0 |
| 2 | October 2, 1932 | Chicago Cardinals | T 7-7 |
| 3 | October 9, 1932 | at Green Bay Packers | L 15-10 |
| 4 | October 16, 1932 | at Staten Island Stapletons | T 7-7 |
| 5 | October 20, 1932 | at Staten Island Stapletons | W 13-6 |
| 6 | October 30, 1932 | at New York Giants | W 6-0 |
| 7 | November 6, 1932 | at Brooklyn Dodgers | W 17-7 |
| 8 | November 13, 1932 | at Chicago Bears | T 13-13 |
| 9 | November 20, 1932 | Boston Braves | L 14-0 |
| 10 | November 27, 1932 | Chicago Bears | T 7-7 |
| 11 | December 4, 1932 | Green Bay Packers | W 19-0 |
| 12 | December 18, 1932 | at Chicago Bears | L 9-0 |
Standings
| NFL | |||||||
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| W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA | STK | |
| Chicago Bears | 7 | 1 | 6 | .875 | 160 | 44 | W-3 |
| Green Bay Packers | 10 | 3 | 1 | .769 | 152 | 63 | L-2 |
| Portsmouth Spartans | 6 | 2 | 4 | .750 | 116 | 71 | L-1 |
| Boston Braves | 4 | 4 | 2 | .500 | 55 | 79 | W-2 |
| New York Giants | 4 | 6 | 2 | .400 | 93 | 113 | L-1 |
| Brooklyn Dodgers | 3 | 9 | 0 | .250 | 63 | 131 | L-4 |
| Chicago Cardinals | 2 | 6 | 2 | .250 | 72 | 114 | L-5 |
| Staten Island Stapletons | 4 | 6 | 2 | .400 | 93 | 113 | L-1 |
Roster
Portsmouth Spartans roster
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| Quarterbacks
Running Backs Wide Receivers Tight Ends |
Offensive Linemen
Defensive Linemen |
Linebackers
Defensive Backs Special Teams |
Reserve Lists
Rookies in italics | |||
NFL Playoff Game: Chicago Bears 9, Portsmouth Spartans 0
Awards and records
References
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| Boston | Brooklyn | Chicago Bears | Chicago Cardinals |
| Green Bay | New York | Portsmouth | Staten Island |
| 1932 NFL Playoff Game | |||