Navy and Army — of course the US Naval Academy and US Military Academy — meet on the gridiron for the 119th time today in Philadelphia. Fifty years ago, the game took place on November 30, also in Philadelphia.
Led by fullback Charlie Jarvis, who scored all three Army touchdowns, the Cadets (6-3) beat the Midshipmen (2-7), 21-14. The game also featured Army’s first African-American player, end Gary Steele.
The 1968 victory put Army ahead in the series 33-30-6. Going into today’s game, Navy leads the series 60-51-7.