Frequently misquoted November 1951 statement by Commissioner
Bert Bell about parity in the National Football League.
According to an Associated Press report datelined Philadelphia 11/
12/51, Bell actually said: "The teams are so closely matched that on any given
Sunday, any one team can
beat any other team. Professional football has come down to the point where the psychological edge is the determining factor. Physically these teams are even, so it depends on the mental outlook of the squads to determine the winner. It's this factor that has made the game close and is bringing fans out to the
ball parks."