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EPISODE · Feb 2, 2026 · 11 MIN

The Freezer Bowl: One of the Coldest Game in NFL History

from Daily Sports History · host Ethan Reese

On this episode of Daily Sports History, we dive into the legendary 1981 AFC Championship Game, famously known as the Freezer Bowl. Played in -59°F wind chill, the Cincinnati Bengals faced the San Diego Chargers in one of the coldest games in NFL history. Discover how the weather shaped this iconic matchup, the players who braved the elements, and the legacy of this frozen football showdown. Check out Who Dey Den Podcasthttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-who-dey-den-a-bengals-podcast/id1564989059#DailySportsHistory, #FreezerBowl, #NFLHistory, #AFChampionship, #CincinnatiBengals, #SanDiegoChargers, #FootballLegends, #ColdWeatherGames, #SportsPodcast, #HistoricNFLGames Buy me a coffee: buymeacoffee.com/dailysportzNewsletter: https://substack.com/@dailysportshistory?r=3en496&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=stories&shareImageVariant=lightDailySportsHistory.comEmail: [email protected]: YouTube.com/@dailysportshistory Twitter: twitter.com/dailysportshis Facebook: facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551687917253&mibextid=ZbWKwL

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