Saturday night ESPN is broadcasting the original telecast of the 1958 NFL Championship Game between Baltimore and New York. I believe that the film has also been colorized.

This game predates me, but I would recommend that any avid football fan, especially those of you in your 20s, watch this - not so much for the excitement of the contest (it was a great game with a dozen hall of famers), but because it offers a rich perspective on the nature of the sport.

See how differently (and similarly) the game was played and coached. Check out the field, goal posts and fans in Yankee Stadium. Look at the size of the players, the equipment and speed of the game. Also, check out the fundamentals of blocking and tackling.

It should be an interesting show. I credit ESPN for airing this. It beats those movies and series they used to show.