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...of struggles. 65,185 fans roared as the Giants took a 3-0 lead in the opening quarter on a 36-yard field goal by Pat Sumerall.

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But three points wouldn't hold up against the Colts. The fans knew it, and so did the Giants.

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One could almost feel the tension on the field and in the stands.

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Then the Colts broke the scoring ice and pushed over a pair of touchdowns in the second stanza to walk off the field with a 14-3 halftime advantage.

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As the third period got underway, the Giants found themselves with their backs to the wall.

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The Colts were on a one-yard line. But Colt fullback Alan Amici was dropped for a loss, and the Giants took possession on their own five.

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Five plays, 95 yards later, and the Giants were back in the game.

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Fullback Mel Triplett lunged over from the one to climax the drive.

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And Kyle Rote had hauled in a pass from Charlie Connery. Fumbled it, the ball was picked up by teammate Alex Webster, and he was finally brought down on the one.

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Triplett then went over. On a second play of the final quarter, Connery connected to Gifford, who raised 16 yards down the sidelines for a touchdown.

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The stadium rocked with cheers as the scoreboard showed the Giants ahead 17-14.

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Burt Reischauer attempted to even the score with a field goal, but the 46-yard shy was short and wide.

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With only two minutes and 25 seconds left, the Giants missed by inches on a first down and had to punt.

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Baltimore took over on its own 16. The Colts were 84 yards away from victory, but time was running out.

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Gana United missed on a pass, then another. Finally he connected to Lenny Moore, then Ray Berry.

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The tide had turned for the Colts. In seconds they brought the Giants 16. No time for a huddle.

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The Giants rushed George Shaw and Steve Myra. Shaw to hold. Myra to try for the field goal. The clock showed only seven seconds left.

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The ball was placed on the 20. I'll be back in 60. The staff from center, the kick, good. The gun sounded.

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The bitterly fought contest had ended in a 17-17 tie, forcing the first sudden death playoff in league history.

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But there was a sequel to this saga. The Giants won the toss, but couldn't get a dry start.

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Baltimore took over and in 12 plays marched 80 yards. Amici went to final yard, slicing off tackle for the clincher.

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The Colts were the 1958 National Football League champions, tying the struggle in the final seven seconds and winning in overtime.