1956 Playoffs: Division Finals
West Division Final: St Louis Stallions @ Cincinnati Rivermen The Stallions had not only achieved making the playoffs in their first season, but in their first playoff game they managed to take down the Hogs in somewhat convincing fashion. Their next obstacle might be an even more daunting task, now having to face the new power in the West in Cincinnati. The Rivermen were eager to defend their title, and winning against the upstart Stallions will guarantee they plan another game at home for the championship. The grounds crew had cleared some snow that had fallen in the earlier hours of the day, leaving the field conditions less than ideal at kickoff. Q1 The Stallions would win the coin toss and choose to get a head start against one of the best teams in the league. They relied on RB Kevin Knox to inch his way down field, which was easier said than done. St Louis QB O.J. DeMille had to step in to bail out his team, hitting WR Anthony Wheatland for a solid first down and finding TE Scott