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A New Era Begins: MNF Launches as Cleveland Downs Jets 31–21

September 21, 1970 1 min read

A New Era Begins: MNF Launches as Cleveland Downs Jets 31–21

September 21
1970 — The first regular season Monday Night Football game was aired on ABC. The Cleveland Browns defeated the New York Jets 31-21 as 85,703 fans pack Cleveland’s Municipal Stadium.

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