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3 unusual facts about Pop Ivy


Pop Ivy

Over the next four years, Ivy compiled a record of 50–14, starting off his tenure with three consecutive Grey Cup championships.

His most daring move came prior to the 1956 title game, when he moved quarterback Jackie Parker to running back and inserted Canadian Don Getty.

A native of Skiatook, Oklahoma, Ivy was part Native American and earned his nickname because of premature baldness during his playing days.


1962 American Football League Championship Game

Houston, coached by Frank "Pop" Ivy featured a host of offensive talent with veteran George Blanda, Charlie Tolar, the fleet-footed but ill-fated4 Billy Cannon, Charley Hennigan, and unheralded Willard Dewveall.


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