1963-64 NAFA Season Summary

Thanks for all the comments on the previous off season.

Regular Season Standings

East Division
(1) Boston Riders: 14-0
(6) Philadelphia Americans: 7-6-1
New York Blues: 2-12
Washington Federals: 1-12-1

Central Division
(5) Ottawa Capitals: 8-5-1
Toronto Nationals: 7-6-1
Detroit Sparks: 6-7-1
Cleveland Lumberjacks: 2-10-2

West Division
(2) Indianapolis Chiefs: 13-1
(3) St. Louis Knights: 11-2-1
(4) Chicago Cougars: 9-4-1
Minneapolis Black Bears: 4-9-1

Headlines

- Boston records the first undefeated regular season since the New York Football Club in 1950.
- St. Louis' only two losses come against Indianapolis.
- Chicago's defense has another great season, but their offense lags behind.
- Washington QB Travis Bryan suffers a possibly career-ending leg injury in week 2.
- Philadelphia defeats Toronto in Week 1 (28-17) giving them the tie-breaker for the 6th seed in the playoffs.

End-of-Season Awards

Most Valuable Player: Scott Jacobs | QB | Boston Riders
Rookie of the Year: Sal Broderick | QB | Indianapolis Chiefs
Coach of the Year: Perry Daniels (Boston Riders), Bryon Beauchamp (Indianapolis Chiefs)

Postseason Results

PLAY-IN GAMES


Philadelphia Americans 19   at   St. Louis Knights 14
January 18, 1964 | Sportsman's Park | St. Louis, MO

Philly LB Nelson Stokes dominated the St. Louis O-Line, recording 9 tackles, 3 sacks, and 2 FF. Rookie QB Nick Phillips connected with WR Nate Jennings twice for TDs.

Ottawa Capitals 9   at   Chicago Cougars 28
January 19, 1964 | Lakeside Memorial Stadium | Chicago, IL

Ottawa's only points come off 3 Robert Johnson field goals from 32, 34, and 41 yards. Anthony Thomas goes 14-23 for 138 yards and a TD, as well as 12 rushes for 78 yards and a TD for the Cougars.

SEMIFINALS


Philadelphia Americans 23   at   Boston Riders 32
January 25, 1964 | Rodgers Stadium | Boston, MA

The Riders continue their undefeated season behind a big game from MVP Scott Jacobs who finished 27-32 for 341 yards and 4 TDs. Nick Phillips was intercepted twice in the loss.

Chicago Cougars 21   at   Indianapolis Chiefs 23
January 26, 1964 | Miami Stadium | Indianapolis, IN

Trailing 14-3 after the 1st quarter, the Chiefs rack off 20 unanswered before Chicago finally scores a TD in the final seconds. Rookie QB Sal Broderick continues his electrifying season going 13-14 for 200 yards and a TD with 11 rushes for 123 yards and a TD.

CONTINENTAL BOWL XVI


Indianapolis Chiefs 37   at   Boston Riders 30
February 2, 1964 | Yale Bowl | New Haven, CT

It was practically a home game for the Riders, whose fans filled ~70% of the Yale Bowl. Those who attended the game were treated with a spectacular offensive showcase by both teams, especially by the quarterbacks, who combined for 594 passing yards. In the end, Indianapolis performed in the clutch, winning the 4th quarter 13-0, capturing their first Continental Bowl victory in franchise history.

Continental Bowl XVI MVP: Sal Broderick | 24-37 | 291 yards | 3 TD | 17 carries | 98 yards | TD

Congratulations to the Indianapolis Chiefs on their first Continental Bowl victory!

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Last edited by DoctaC (9/12/2019 12:16 pm)

Finally! We seal the deal. Let's go Chiefs!
Excited for the new team identities! 

Cool!  The Chiefs finally got the monkey off the back!  Very nice, really thought they were going to be the "cursed" franchise!  Stinks for the Riders to lose after that great undefeated season (but then, it's always fun to see New England based teams blow a championship after an undefeated season....).

LA and Pittsburgh look amazing! I love both of the names as well, especially the uniqueness of Pittsburgh's name. Although their highlighter yellow is a tad bright, I might try and tone it down. Los Angeles' color scheme is great, green and blue wouldn't be my first option for an LA team but the shades you chose represent the city and tropical feel greatly! Both logos are also great!
Toronto's update feels collegiate, not the biggest fan. Reminds me of the current browns set a tad, with the redundant wordmark.

And are you doing sigs? Could I get a Chiefs sig if you are?

Man! That Pittsburgh set is GLORIOUS. I am a very satisfied fan! The name is still growing on me but really fantastic work there. I would love to have a Pittsburgh sig in the size of my THL or the Dashball sigs.

Nice color scheme for LA, unexpected but really works.

For Toronto I think the wordmark front would work better if the front number was removed or significantly made smaller, seems it would better fit the style of the time. Maybe a maple leaf on the front with a small number inside of it? Something wacky like that. Currently seems too modern.