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The Steagles, officially known as the Phil-Pitt Combine, was the team created by the temporary merger of Pennsylvania's two National Football League teams, the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Philadelphia
1943 Steagles starting line-up Back row (left to right): John Wilcox, back (#11); Ben Kish, back (#44); Ernie Steele, halfback (#37) Middle row: Roy Zimmerman, quarterback (#7) Front row (left to right): Larry Cabrelli, end (#84); Bucko Kilroy, tackle (#76); Eddie Michaels, guard (#60); Ray Graves, center (#52); Elbie Schultz, guard (#71); Vic Sears, tackle (#79); Bob Masters, end (#31)
Pittsburgh-Philadelphia "Steagles" vs. New York Giants at Shibe Park October 9, 1943
1943 NFL season
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The 1943 NFL season marked the 24th year of the National Football League. The league contracted to just eight teams, owing to wartime pressures for manpower, with each team playing a regular season sc
Steagles
…by the temporary merger of Pennsylvania's two National Football League (NFL) teams, the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Philadelphia Eagles, during the 1943 season. The two franchises, due to both having many players leave for military service during World War II, were compelled to field a single combined team…
1943 edition of the NFL's press manual
Fullback Pat Harder starred in the 1944 Chicago All-Star Game. He would begin his pro career with the Chicago Cards in 1946.
Joe Stydahar's Chicago Bears uniform worn during the team's 1943 championship season.
Program for the 1943 Championship Game.