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1959 in sports

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1959 in sports describes the year's events in world sport. American football NFL Championship: the Baltimore Colts won 31–16 over the New York Giants at Baltimore's Memorial Stadium August 14 – The American Football League is founded. Play would begin the following year. Sugar Bowl (1958 season): The Louisiana State Tigers won 7–0 over the Clemson Tigers to win the AP and Coaches Poll national championships Association football Brazil Taca Brasil, as predecessor for Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A, that first officially games held on August 23. Turkey Turkish National League, as predecessor for Super Lig of Turkey, that first officially game held on February 21. Athletics Pan American Games athletics held in Chicago with US sprinter Ray Norton winning three gold medals in the sprint events

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