The Baltimore Colts beat the New York Giants 23–17 in overtime at Yankee Stadium.
- 1958 season
No playoff game from 1933 on had gone to overtime before it. A year later the Colts beat the Giants again for the title, 31–16.
| 19581958 | Baltimore ColtsBaltimore Colts | 23–17 (OT)23–17 (OT) |
| 19591959 | Baltimore ColtsBaltimore Colts | 31–1631–16 |