The winter of 1958-59 was the most pivotal period in the history of professional football.

It started with the Baltimore Colts defeating the New York Giants for the National Football League Championship, 23-17, in the first ever overtime game in the history of football.

Over the next three months, several events transpired that resulted in pro football being changed forever and for the good.

None of those moments seemed to be all that important in the history of the game as they unfolded.

Th...