the game was the teams third meeting of the season. the bears won the first one, 14–10, and the giants the second, 3–0. both teams used several trick plays, and the contest was described at the time as "probably the most spectacular game of the year" and "a brilliant display of offensive power" by the associated press. the bears won 23–21 via a successful hook and ladder play with under two minutes remaining in a game which had six lead changes. badgro scored the first touchdown in nfl championship game history on a 29-yard pass reception from newman in the second quarter.