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Historic Moments: Luckman air show

Nov. 14, 1943: Bears 56, Giants 7. Sid Luckman became the first QB to surpass 400 yards in a game as his seven-touchdown passes proved the Bears could succeed in the air as well as on the ground.

The front page of the Chicago Tribune. Bears Historic Moments - Chicago Tribune
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The front page of the Chicago Tribune. Bears Historic Moments - Chicago Tribune

Sid Luckman warms up before a game. Bears Historic Moments - Chicago Tribune
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Sid Luckman warms up before a game. Bears Historic Moments - Chicago Tribune

Sid Luckman, second from left, with Harry Clark, Dante Magnani and Bronko Nagurski on Dec. 26, 1943. Bears Historic Moments - Chicago Tribune
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Sid Luckman, second from left, with Harry Clark, Dante Magnani and Bronko Nagurski on Dec. 26, 1943. Bears Historic Moments - Chicago Tribune

George Halas, left, and Sid Luckman, right, in August 1948. Bears Historic Moments - Chicago Tribune
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George Halas, left, and Sid Luckman, right, in August 1948. Bears Historic Moments - Chicago Tribune

George Halas (left) gives instructions to his backfield (left to right) George McAfee, Bill Osmanski, Ray Nolting and Sid Luckman during a practice in Delafield, Wis. in 1941. Bears Historic Moments - Chicago Tribune
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George Halas (left) gives instructions to his backfield (left to right) George McAfee, Bill Osmanski, Ray Nolting and Sid Luckman during a practice in Delafield, Wis. in 1941. Bears Historic Moments - Chicago Tribune

Sid Luckman gets airborne to launch a pass in a practice session. Bears Historic Moments - Chicago Tribune
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Sid Luckman gets airborne to launch a pass in a practice session. Bears Historic Moments - Chicago Tribune

George McAfee (center) bestows a joyous smack on Sid Luckman's cheek (left) following a Bears victory. Bears Historic Moments - Chicago Tribune
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George McAfee (center) bestows a joyous smack on Sid Luckman's cheek (left) following a Bears victory. Bears Historic Moments - Chicago Tribune

Sid Luckman became the first QB to surpass 400 yards in a game as his seven-touchdown passes proved the Bears could succeed in the air as well as on the ground. Bears Historic Moments - Chicago Tribune
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Sid Luckman became the first QB to surpass 400 yards in a game as his seven-touchdown passes proved the Bears could succeed in the air as well as on the ground. Bears Historic Moments - Chicago Tribune

The front page of the Chicago Tribune. Bears Historic Moments - Chicago Tribune
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The front page of the Chicago Tribune. Bears Historic Moments - Chicago Tribune

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