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January 4 Football History
The Ghost of Red Right 88: Reliving the Cleveland Browns’ Most Painful Playoff Loss
Johnny Lujack: From WWII Hero to Heisman Winner and Chicago Bears Legend
The Texas Upset: Why the 2006 Rose Bowl is the Greatest National Championship Ever
The 28-Point Miracle: How the Colts Staged the Greatest Playoff Comeback Since 1993
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The Duel in Dixie: How the Dallas Cowboys Staged the Greatest 4th Quarter Playoff Comeback Against the Falcons
The Icy Miracle: Reliving the Dolphins’ 18-Point Playoff Comeback vs. the Browns (Jan 4, 1986)
Don Shula: The Birth of the Winningest Coach in NFL History and Architect of the Perfect Season
January 3 Football History
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January 4 Football History

Darin Jan 4, 2026
Greatest NFL Games

The Ghost of Red Right 88: Reliving the Cleveland Browns’ Most Painful Playoff Loss

Darin Jan 4, 2026
Daily Football History

January 4 Football History

Darin Jan 4, 2026
Greatest NFL Games

The Ghost of Red Right 88: Reliving the Cleveland Browns’ Most Painful Playoff Loss

Darin Jan 4, 2026
College Football Hall of Fame Heisman Winners

Johnny Lujack: From WWII Hero to Heisman Winner and Chicago Bears Legend

Darin Jan 4, 2026
Greatest College Games

The Texas Upset: Why the 2006 Rose Bowl is the Greatest National Championship Ever

Darin Jan 4, 2026
Greatest NFL Games

The 28-Point Miracle: How the Colts Staged the Greatest Playoff Comeback Since 1993

Darin Jan 4, 2026
Daily Football History

January 4 Football History

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Greatest NFL Games

The Ghost of Red Right 88: Reliving the Cleveland Browns’ Most Painful Playoff Loss

Jan 4, 2026
College Football Hall of Fame Heisman Winners

Johnny Lujack: From WWII Hero to Heisman Winner and Chicago Bears Legend

Jan 4, 2026
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The Texas Upset: Why the 2006 Rose Bowl is the Greatest National Championship Ever

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January 4 Football History

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The Unforgettable Fourth: How January 4 Shaped NFL Dynasties and College Football History From the...

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The Ghost of Red Right 88: Reliving the Cleveland Browns’ Most Painful Playoff Loss

Darin Jan 4, 2026

January 4, 1981 – Cleveland Municipal Stadium was a frozen fortress, hosting the AFC Divisional...

College Football Hall of Fame Heisman Winners

Johnny Lujack: From WWII Hero to Heisman Winner and Chicago Bears Legend

Darin Jan 4, 2026

On January 4, 1925, a quarterbacking legend was born who would help define the Golden...

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The Texas Upset: Why the 2006 Rose Bowl is the Greatest National Championship Ever

Darin Jan 4, 2026

January 4, 2006. Pasadena, California. This date marked the end of an era and the...

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The 28-Point Miracle: How the Colts Staged the Greatest Playoff Comeback Since 1993

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High stakes and legendary moments define playoff football, but few games reach the mythical status...

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The 15-Point Miracle: The Broncos’ Iconic Playoff Comeback on January 4, 1992

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Some playoff games are forgettable, and some become legendary. For the Denver Broncos and the...

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The Duel in Dixie: How the Dallas Cowboys Staged the Greatest 4th Quarter Playoff Comeback Against the Falcons

Darin Jan 4, 2026

January 4, 1981 – The Atlanta Falcons, boasting a strong 12-4 record, hosted the storied...

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The Icy Miracle: Reliving the Dolphins’ 18-Point Playoff Comeback vs. the Browns (Jan 4, 1986)

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On January 4, 1986, the Miami Dolphins entered the AFC Divisional round facing the upstart...

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Don Shula: The Birth of the Winningest Coach in NFL History and Architect of the Perfect Season

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Born on January 4, 1930, in Grand River, Ohio, Don Shula would go on to...

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January 3 Football History

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While many days hold significance in football, January 3rd often feels like a concentrated burst...

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