The action from the first game of the NFL season between the New York Giants and Pittsburgh Steelers is caught in this wonderful color photo. 20,957 were on hand to see the Steelers break a scoreless tie in the second quarter with 21 unanswered points, highlighted by a 52-yard touchdown reception by Elbie Nickel, delivered from the arm of quarterback Bob Gage. Pittsburgh would add another touchdown in the fourth quarter, a two-yard run by halfback Joe Geri, to give them a commanding 28-0 lead. The Giants would finally break through with their only score of the game and the final tally of the 28-7 victory for the home team.
Forbes Field was host to countless gridiron contests and to several professional football teams over its 63 year reign including:
Pittsburgh Steelers/Pirates (NFL) (1933-1963)
Pittsburgh – Philadelphia “Steagles” (NFL) (1943)
Pittsburgh Americans (AFL) (1936-1937)
As well as the University of Pittsburgh from 1909 through 1924.
