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Army-navy: Middies Win 62nd Classic

Army-navy: Middies Win 62nd Classic
Clip: 361330_1_1
Year Shot: 1961 (Actual Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: B/W
Tape Master: 1692
Original Film: 034-098-01
HD: N/A
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Timecode: 00:07:45 - 00:10:22

Army-navy: Middies Win 62nd Classic Army vs. Navy Game. That classic climax to any football season - the army-navy game - sees a hundred thousand jamming Philadelphia stadium. The traditional pre-game color sees the middies and cadets march on the field in measured strides. President Kennedy, an old navy man, tosses the coin for the two captains as they take the field and navy sinks the army 13 to 7. The educated toe of Greg Mather accounts for two. Stands full of sailors waving their hats. Cheering fans. CU cadets in parade and cheering. President Kennedy at podium. group of spectators (crowd) in stands raise to their feet. Shot of punt, tracking shot of football and goal posts. To prove his neutrality, the President switches sides at half-time, and is escorted by honor guard.