CHAPTER TWELVE
Sunday's game against Pittsburgh was a breeze for the Pros. Jack's observation that Jessup was still at or near the peak of his game was vindicated. Ron hit Pete with a 40-yard touchdown pass at the very start and from then on the Pros scored almost at will.
With their 42 to 7 victory the Pros were in-Western division champions. Next Sunday they would meet the Cleveland Lakers for the world title in Los Angeles.
Jessup's last regular season game was a memorable performance for the veteran quarterback who had seen many other games credited to Jim O'Flanagan when Jessup set up many of the touchdowns. In all, he passed for three touchdowns and kicked three respectable field goals of 27,33,39 yards each.
At the half, Ron was honored as Jack had predicted he would be, with
