College Grid Classics presents the 1951 Army vs. Navy game. The film encapsulates the spirit, the rivalry, and the significant games of this storied matchup, focusing on key plays and moments that defined these matches. The Navy beat the Army 42–7 in the 1951 Army-Navy Game. The game took place on December 1, 1951 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Midshipmen’s victory was a surprise, as the Army was favored by 21 points. The Army was unable to generate any offense, scoring only on a safety. The first Army-Navy game was played in 1890 at West Point, with the Midshipmen winning 24–0. The game has been played on both campuses, with four games at West Point and three at Annapolis.

0:51 – Introduction to the Army vs. Navy football game, described as America’s biggest rivalry.

0:55 – Highlights the intensity and tradition of the game, noting it’s not the oldest but one of the fiercest.

1:02 – Emphasizes the national interest in the game, with both academies representing all Americans.

1:26 – Sets the scene for the 52nd game on December 1, 1951, introducing Army’s mascot Hannibal and Navy’s mascot Billy the 12th.

1:39 – Action starts with Army, the underdog, kicking off. Navy recovers a fumble, leading to their first score with Jack Perkins.

2:08 – Navy scores again with a pass from Mike Santino to Frank Brady, leading 14-0.

2:30 – Army gets possession but Fred Meers’ pass is intercepted by Navy’s John Raster for a 101-yard return touchdown, setting a record.

3:00 – Navy continues to dominate with Vic Vine and Mike Santino making plays, leading to more scores.

3:38 – Army finally scores with Freddy Mears, but it’s their only touchdown, ending the first half with Navy leading 28-7.

3:43 – Second half sees Navy relentlessly attacking, with Dean Smith catching another pass for a touchdown, making it 35-7.

4:01 – In the closing seconds, Navy scores once more after a fumble recovery in the end zone, final score 42-7.

4:15 – Flashback to the previous year, 1950, where the game was closer, with Navy ending Army’s winning streak.

4:27 – Highlights from 1950 include Bob Blake’s plays for Army and Bob Zastro’s performance for Navy, with Navy winning 14-2.

6:47 – Jumps back to one of Army’s greatest days on November 29, 1947, with pre-game stunts and Army’s offensive plays.

7:56 – Army scores with a direct snap and pass play, leading 7-0.

8:07 – Second quarter action with Army extending their lead with runs and passes, including a significant 92-yard run by Rip Rowan.

9:22 – Rowan’s run becomes the longest in Army-Navy history, helping Army lead 14-0.

10:24 – Army scores again, making it 21-0, with strong defensive and offensive plays.

11:03 – Navy makes a late push to avoid a shutout but time runs out, concluding with Army winning 21-0, marking their fourth straight victory in this historic rivalry.

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