The Canton Bulldogs Allowed Only Three Scores All Season and Your Defending Champion Seahawks Need to Hear That
Alright, Emerald City! Can you believe it? We’re already into the thick of the NFL season, and while we're all hyped for our defending champion Seahawks, let me drop a truth bomb on you: the league right now? It's wild. Pure parity. Seriously, the two teams that squared off in the 2024 Super Bowl, the Eagles and the Chiefs, somehow combined for ZERO playoff wins last year in 2025. Zero! But you know what that means for us? More good news for our Hawks, who won it all last season after missing the playoffs the year before. Talk about a comeback story! Now, while teams like the Rams, Bills, Ravens, and Bengals are out there looking like viable contenders this season thanks to their QBs, we decided to take a trip back in time, all the way to the very beginning. And trust me, what we found about the OG dynasties will absolutely blow your mind.
The OG Dominators: Canton's Untouchable Defense
Picture this: the NFL, back in 1920, was a totally different beast. There wasn't even a championship game until 1933! The champ was just whoever had the best winning percentage, ties not included. The Akron Pros kicked it off in 1920 with an 8-0-3 record, becoming the first NFL champion. But two years later? The Canton Bulldogs rolled in and dropped the league's first true dynasty. These guys were insane! They were the first team to snag 10 wins in a season, going 10-0-2 and staying undefeated. Wanna know the craziest part? They only allowed a measly three scores the entire season. Think about that for a second. THREE. SCORES. They were even better in 1923, posting an 11-0-1 record and outscoring their opponents a ridiculous 246-19. They even moved to Cleveland in 1924 and still clinched their third straight NFL title with a 7-1-1 record. Seriously, that's just wild. And who was the man behind it all? Guy Chamberlin. This dude was a Pro Football Hall of Fame end, the team's coach, and even a part owner! George Halas himself, an absolute legend, once called Chamberlin "the best two-way end I've ever seen," praising his tackling and his "triple-threat" offense. Our new head coach Mike Macdonald would've loved that defense!
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Lambeau's Legacy and the Sneaker Game
Fast forward just a bit to the 1930s, and another powerhouse emerged: the Green Bay Packers. Led by co-founder and Hall of Famer Curly Lambeau, the Packers started their own dynasty. Lambeau, who also coached the team, led them to a 12-0-1 record and their first franchise title in 1929. And you know what they did? They defended that title, not once, but twice, in 1930 and 1931! They weren't done, either, racking up two more championships in the 30s, in 1936 and 1939, solidifying themselves as pro football's second dynasty. Of course, George Halas's Bears grabbed their first championship in 1932, becoming the first winner of an official NFL Championship Game with a tight 23-21 win over the Giants at Wrigley Field, thanks to a game-winning touchdown pass from Bronko Nagurski, who was sharing the backfield with fellow Hall of Famer Red Grange. But the Giants got their payback in 1934, taking down the Bears 30-13 in a game famously dubbed "The Sneakers Game." Talk about some serious rivalries even back then!
So, what's the takeaway, Seattle? Our Hawks are the defending champs, coming off an incredible season where they went from missing the playoffs to hoisting the trophy. We've got Sam Darnold under center, Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Cooper Kupp snagging passes, and Brian Fleury calling the offense. It's a fresh era with Mike Macdonald at the helm, and the energy is palpable. Knowing the history of absolute dominance, like those 1920s Bulldogs only giving up three scores, it just sets the bar. We’re in the regular season, and every snap matters. Let’s keep that championship momentum rolling, 12s, and see what kind of history our Hawks can write this season! Go Hawks!
This article was created with AI assistance and reviewed by Seattle On Tap editorial staff. Always verify information with official team sources.