Old Guard Football – 82d Airborne

1945-10-06-Football program-82d Airborne Division-01

๐Ÿˆ On this day 75 years ago! ๐Ÿˆ

As soldiers in The Old Guard adapted to occupation duty in post-war Germany, one activity they enjoyed to pass the time was the Army football league. The Old Guard fielded a team and had a very successful season.

This game was held at Olympic Stadium in Berlin against the 82d Airborne Division. The Old Guard won the game, 21-6.

See the entire program by clicking on the embedded image.

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