In 1932, the Spartans appeared in the league championship game, the first in NFL history, losing to the Chicago Bears 9-0.[1] With a record of 6-1-4 in 1932, the Spartans finish in a tie for the NFL title with the Chicago Bears.[2] It was the first time in history that the season ended with 2 teams atop the league's standings. After the season's final games, the league office arranged for the first playoff game in NFL history.[2]
The game was originally scheduled to be played at Wrigley Field, the Bears' home stadium. Due to severe blizzards and sub-zero wind chill throughout the week, the game was forced to be moved indoors to Chicago Stadium.[3] The arena allowed only an 80-yard field that came right to the walls. The goal posts were moved from the end lines to the goal. The Bears won 9-0, scoring the winning touchdown on a two-yard pass from Nagurski to Grange.[2] Attendance for the game was 11,198.[4]
