Football: The Detroit Lions win the Western Title of the NFL against the San Fran...HD Stock Footage

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Oct 27, 2026

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Football: The Detroit Lions win the Western Title of the NFL against the San Francisco 49ers at Kezar Stadium in San Francisco

The Western Title of the National Football League (NFL) at Kezar Stadium in San Francisco. A large crowd of spectators gathered at the stadium. NFL game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Detroit Lions begins. Yelberton Abraham Tittle (better known as Y.A. Tittle) passes the ball. San Francisco leads in the first half. Spectators cheer for the players. The Detroit Lions defeat the San Francisco 49ers. Location: San Francisco California. Date: December 22, 1957.

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