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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
James Ellingworth

Soviet soldiers and chunks of the Wall: NFL's first visit to Berlin came as the Cold War ended

Germany NFL American Bowl 1990 - (Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)

When he saw a group of Soviet soldiers on the street in East Berlin, Los Angeles Rams offensive lineman Irv Pankey had an idea.

He wanted a fur hat, and offered an NFL-branded cap in return.

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