This is the story of the incredible day in NFL history known forevermore as “The Heidi Game.” On November 17, 1968, late in a crucial game between the New York Jets and Oakland Raiders, NBC made the decision to cut away from the final moments of action to show a classic children’s film they had on the schedule. The minute missed by football fans ended up one of the most exciting in NFL history! This engaging article discusses the game itself, the reaction of football fans when the game was cut a