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In 1958, the New York Giants played the Baltimore Colts in the NFL championship game.

The match was so exciting it turned American Football into a successful television sport virtually overnight.

The clash became known as the "Greatest Game".

Sporting Witness talks to veteran American sports commentator, Bob Wolff, who covered the match.

PHOTO: Bob Wolff commentating in the 1950s.

Published on Saturday, 4th February 2012.

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