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The 1942 National Football League All-Star Game (December) was the National Football League's fifth all-star game. The game pitted the Washington Redskins, the league's champion for the 1942 season, against a team of all-stars. The game was played on Sunday, December 27, 1942, at Shibe Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in front of 18,671 fans. The All-Stars defeated the Redskins by a score of 17–14.NEWS, Dudley's 97-yard Run Helps All-Stars Beat Redskins, 17–14,weblink February 15, 2012, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, December 28, 1942, Associated Press, AP, 14–15, Due to World War II, the All-Star Game was canceled following 1942 as travel restrictions were imposed. It would not return until 1951 as the Pro Bowl, with the champions vs. all-stars format changed to between divisions to avoid confusion with the Chicago College All-Star Game.NEWS, Associated Press,weblink Pro Bowl Game Approved By National Grid League, Newspapers.com, The Palm Beach Post, June 4, 1950, January 26, 2019,

Pre-game

The All-Star team was coached by Chicago Bears head coach Hunk Anderson while Ray Flaherty led his Washington Redskins.NEWS, Pro All-Stars Confident They Can Beat Redskins,weblink February 15, 2012, Milwaukee Journal, December 26, 1942, Associated Press, 10, Anderson and assistant coach Luke Johnsos elected to run the T formation after the players voted for the system, though they also implemented the Notre Dame Box as Green Bay Packers and All-Star quarterback Cecil Isbell excelled in such an offense.NEWS, Associated Press,weblink All-Stars Set to Go Against the Redskins, Newspapers.com, Home News Tribune, December 26, 1942, January 26, 2019, The All-Star roster was decided by fan vote, though some players did not participate for various reasons. Packers receiver Don Hutson missed the game due to a chest injury and a cold, though he had initially announced his intention to play and was only permitted to kick extra points.NEWS, Associated Press,weblink Don Hutson to Play With the All-Stars Against Washington, Newspapers.com, The Morning Call, December 18, 1942, January 26, 2019, Pittsburgh Steelers tackle Milt Simington suffered a heart attack during practice for the game and was forced to retire.Redskins players Willie Wilkin and Dick Todd also skipped the game, the former having to report for military service. Quarterback Sammy Baugh was sick with the flu and failed to make his flight to Philadelphia for the game, which prompted NFL Commissioner Elmer Layden to launch an investigation into the matter.NEWS, Associated Press,weblink Sammy Baugh Denies Running Out on Game, Los Angeles Times, Newspapers.com, December 29, 1942, February 24, 2019, According to a league official: "from all we know Baugh might have had a legitimate excuse for not showing up. But so far we can find no legitimate reason for his not notifying us that he could not or was not coming". Baugh said the car that was supposed to take him from his Rotan, Texas home to a Dallas airport failed to materialize on time.NEWS, Meier, Ted,weblink All-Stars Beat Redskins; Investigate Failure Of Baugh To Appear For Tilt, Associated Press, Newspapers.com, The Journal Standard, December 28, 1942, January 26, 2019, Baugh's disappearance was allegedly condemned by his teammates, with a Detroit Free Press report claiming some players said he would "never be forgiven for failing to appear."NEWS,weblink Baugh Faces League's Discipline, Mates' Wrath, Newspapers.com, Detroit Free Press, December 28, 1942, January 26, 2019, A "spokesman for the players" told the New York Daily News, "We were determined to win this game to prove that our victory over the Bears was no fluke. [...] We wanted to win this one as much as the playoff. And Sammy doesn't show up. Hell, suppose all of us did that? There wouldn't have been any game, and there wouldn't have been any money for the seamen."NEWS, McCann, Dick,weblink Baugh Misses Pro Bowl, Rouses Redskins' Ire, Newspapers.com, New York Daily News, December 28, 1942, January 26, 2019, Washington owner George Preston Marshall and Bears player Lee Artoe defended Baugh, the former suggesting his illness prevented him from traveling, while Artoe accused the NFL of poor scheduling for placing the game in a "bad sports town" like Philadelphia and in late December.NEWS, Associated Press,weblink Redskin Boss Thinks Baugh Wanted to Play, Newspapers.com, The Courier-Journal, December 29, 1942, January 26, 2019, NEWS, International News Service, International News Service,weblink Artoe Defends Sammy Baugh, Newspapers.com, Mansfield News Journal, December 29, 1942, January 26, 2019, Layden ended the case on January 20, 1943 with no punishment imposed on Baugh, concluding he was indeed sick and was unable to reach Dallas in time. In a league statement, Layden considered "the publicity and subsequent investigation attendant upon Baugh's failure to appear in Philadelphia" to be "sufficient punishment under the circumstances."NEWS, International News Service, International News Service,weblink Layden Drops Charges Against Sammy Baugh, Newspapers.com, Salt Lake Telegram, January 20, 1943, January 26, 2019,

Game

With the ongoing war, the game raised $75,000 for the United Seaman's Fund, while the game ball was auctioned at halftime to sell war bonds, raising $90,170 (the winning bid was $31,000).NEWS, Associated Press,weblink Artoe's 43-Yard Field Goal Sends Redskins to 17-14 Defeat, Newspapers.com, Detroit Free Press, December 28, 1942, January 26, 2019, The Redskins scored first with Ki Aldrich's 30-yard punt return touchdown in the first quarter. After a scoreless second quarter, Bill Dudley of the Steelers intercepted a pass and returned it 97 yards to tie the game. Later in the quarter, Fred Davis went offside and collided with Bears quarterback Sid Luckman, sparking a fight with Artoe that led to Davis being ejected from the game.NEWS,weblink Redskin-Bear Feud Flares into Fistics; Luckman Roughed, Newspapers.com, The Morning Post, December 28, 1942, January 26, 2019, The next play, the Bears' John Petty recorded a two-yard rushing touchdown, which the Redskins answered on Roy Zimmerman's 15-yard touchdown throw to Bob Seymour.Early in the fourth quarter, Artoe kicked a 43-yard field goal to put the All-Stars ahead 17–14. Washington's Bob Masterson attempted to tie the game with seconds remaining, but his 27-yard kick was wide. The win was the first for the All-Stars in the game's history.

Rosters

The rosters consisted of the following:WEB, 1942 NFL Pro Bowlers,weblink Pro-football-reference.com, February 16, 2012,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20111206172804weblink">weblink December 6, 2011, live, WEB, 1942 Washington Redskins roster,weblink Pro-football-reference.com, February 16, 2012,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20120210010318weblink">weblink February 10, 2012, live,

NFL All-Stars roster{| class"wikitable" width80%

!style="background: #e3e3e3;" width=20%|Position:!style="background: #e3e3e3;" width=40%|Starters:!style="background: #e3e3e3;" width=40%|Reserves:QuarterbackTommy Thompson (quarterback)>Tommy Thompson, Philadelphia EaglesLarry Craig (American football)>Larry Craig, 1942 Green Bay Packers seasonSid Luckman, 1942 Chicago Bears season>Chicago BearsLeft HalfbackBill Dudley, 1942 Pittsburgh Steelers season>Pittsburgh SteelersCecil Isbell, 1942 Green Bay Packers season>Green Bay PackersRight HalfbackMerl Condit, 1942 Brooklyn Dodgers (NFL) season>Brooklyn DodgersDante Magnani, 1942 Cleveland Rams season>Cleveland RamsBosh Pritchard, Philadelphia EaglesFullbackHarry Hopp, 1942 Detroit Lions season>Detroit LionsGary Famiglietti, 1942 Chicago Bears season>Chicago BearsFrank Maznicki, 1942 Chicago Bears seasonJohn Petty (American football)>John Petty, 1942 Chicago Bears seasonMarshall Goldberg, 1942 Chicago Bears season>Chicago Bears{{note labelaACCESSDATE=FEBRUARY 16, 2012MERIDEN RECORD>DATE=DECEMBER 15, 1942ASSOCIATED PRESS>APDick Riffle, 1942 Pittsburgh Steelers season>Pittsburgh Steelers{{note labela|a}} Left EndPerry Schwartz, 1942 Brooklyn Dodgers (NFL) season>Brooklyn DodgersGeorge Wilson (American football coach)>George Wilson, 1942 Chicago Bears seasonDon Hutson, 1942 Green Bay Packers season>Green Bay Packers{{note labela|a}}Right EndEddie Rucinski, 1942 Brooklyn Dodgers (NFL) season>Brooklyn DodgersPop Ivy, 1942 Chicago Cardinals season>Chicago CardinalsJohn Siegal, Chicago BearsLeft TackleJohn Woudenberg, 1942 Pittsburgh Steelers season>Pittsburgh SteelersAl Blozis, 1942 New York Giants season>New York GiantsFrank Kinard, 1942 Brooklyn Dodgers (NFL) season>Brooklyn DodgersVic Sears, 1942 Philadelphia Eagles season{{note label>injurya}} Right TackleChet Adams, 1942 Cleveland Rams season>Cleveland RamsLee Artoe, 1942 Chicago Bears season>Chicago BearsEd Kolman, 1942 Chicago Bears seasonFrank Cope, 1942 New York Giants season>New York Giants{{note labela|a}} Left GuardAugie Lio, 1942 Detroit Lions season>Detroit LionsDan Fortmann, 1942 Chicago Bears season>Chicago BearsMilt Simington, 1942 Pittsburgh Steelers season{{note label>injurya}}Right GuardEnio Conti, 1942 Philadelphia Eagles season>Philadelphia Eagles Chuck Drulis, 1942 Chicago Bears season>Chicago BearsCenterChuck Cherundolo, 1942 Pittsburgh Steelers season>Pittsburgh SteelersCharley Brock, 1942 Green Bay Packers season>Green Bay PackersBulldog Turner, 1942 Chicago Bears season>Chicago Bears{{note labela|a}}

Washington Redskins roster{| class"wikitable" width80%

!style="background: #e3e3e3;" width=20%|Position:!style="background: #e3e3e3;" width=40%|Starters:!style="background: #e3e3e3;" width=40%|Reserves:Quarterback|Ray Hare Cecil HareWilbur MooreDick PoillonBob SeymourLeft HalfbackRoy Zimmerman (American football)>Roy ZimmermanRight Halfback|Ed JusticeFullback|Andy FarkasLeft End|Bob MastersonBob McChesneyRight End|Ed CifersLeft TackleFred Davis (defensive lineman)>Fred DavisWillie WilkinRight TackleBill Young (offensive lineman)>Bill YoungLeft Guard|Dick FarmanVictor CarrollClem StralkaRight Guard|Steve SlivinskiCenter|Ki AldrichGeorge Smith (center)>George SmithRoster Notes:

References

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