This Day in Buffalo Sports History ; Nov. 24, 1963 -- The Nfl Plays On

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Plenty of Americans remember what they were doing on Nov. 22, 1963, the day President Kennedy was assassinated. It led to an odd situation two days later.

The American Football League postponed its week's games, so the Bills and Patriots did not play on the 24th as scheduled. However, the rival National Football League opted to play its games that Sunday. The contests weren't televised, as coverage of the news story took precedence.

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This Day in Buffalo Sports History ; Nov. 24, 1963 -- The Nfl Plays On

NFL Commissioner Pete...

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