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FOLLOW the story of the Cincinnati Bengals from 1967 onwards, told through authentic newspaper reports. Relive their first AFC Championship in brutally cold weather against the San Diego Chargers in 1982 (“Freezer Bowl”), the 1988 AFC Central Division title victory and more. Choose a cover and personalise your book with a name and message to create a unique gift.
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THE WIND BITES, the thermometer reads -9°F, and the Bengals are lined up for kickoff. Every pass, every run feels frozen in time. Ken Anderson drops back … hands off to Pete Johnson … the line holds! The Chargers struggle against the cold, the ice-caked field slowing every move. Touchdown! The shivering crowd erupts, a mix of disbelief and jubilation. After years of near-misses, it’s ours! The first AFC Championship belongs to Cincinnati!
Follow the story of the Cincinnati Bengals through a book of authentic newspaper articles from 1967, curated by Historic Newspapers. This edition charts the team’s history — exactly as they were reported at the time. Featuring:
– Winning their first AFC Championship in brutally cold weather against the San Diego Chargers in January 1982 (“Freezer Bowl”)
– Clinching the 1988 AFC Central Division title with a final-week victory over the Washington Redskins
– Defeating the Buffalo Bills in January 1989 to reach Super Bowl XXIII
– Super Bowl XXIII appearance, falling 20 – 16 to the 49ers in a classic game
– Historic playoff runs in the 1990s, including Ken Anderson’s leadership and Boomer Esiason’s MVP season in 1988
– Memorable individual performances from legends like Chad Johnson, Corey Dillon, A.J. Green, and Carson Palmer
– Recent playoff appearances and key victories from the 2020s, including playoff wins under Zac Taylor
Choose from a range of book covers and personalise your copy with a name and message to create a unique keepsake. Whether for a fan, a history enthusiast, or someone who remembers it all first-hand — you hold not just a gift, but a piece of Bengals history ready to be passed on.
Archivist insight: We reproduce these newspaper articles from scan archives. In some cases, there’ll be blemishes and the reproduction quality might not be as clear or precise as it was in the original paper.
Origin: Printed in the UK
Cover: Hardback
Size: Tabloid (29.8cm x 36.4cm)
Pages: 160+
Paper source: our books use responsibly sourced paper from FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified paper manufacturers.
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