Harry Van Surdam
September 28, 1881 – Harry “Dutch” Van Surdam was the quarterback of Wesleyan from 1902 through 1905. According to information from the National Football…
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Month: September 2025
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September 25, 2025
William Shakespeare
September 27, 1912 – William ‘The Bard” Shakespeare was a former University of Notre Dame halfback and kicker. No, this is not the Bill…
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September 25, 2025
Creighton Miller
September 26, 1922 – Creighton Miller was a former halfback from the University of Notre Dame who played in the 1941, 1942, and 1943…
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September 25, 2025
Football History of September 25
From Pioneers to Plastic: Why September 25th Is a Touchdown in Football History Did you know the man who broke football’s color barrier was…
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September 24, 2025
Joe Thompson
September 26, 1871 – Joe Thompson was a former halfback at Geneva College and the University of Pittsburgh who played in the early 20th…
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September 24, 2025
John Lynch
September 25, 1971, Hinsdale, Illinois The Enforcer’s Legacy: John Lynch’s Journey from Two-Sport Star to Hall of Famer John Lynch’s football journey began at…
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September 24, 2025
Dat Nguyen
September 25, 1975 – Dat Nguyen was a former Texas A&M linebacker who played from 1995 to 1998 at the university. According to his…
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September 24, 2025
Football History of September 24
From record-setting interceptions to legendary quarterbacks dueling under the lights, September 24th has a unique place in football history. It’s the date that witnessed…
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September 24, 2025
NFL 2025 Week 4 Big Bold Predictions
Join us for bold predictions in the exciting NFL 2025 season! Discover insights, team analysis, and historical highlights in every episode. Week 3 was…
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September 23, 2025
Football Formations of 1955
Looking at a football game’s formations is a fantastic way to tell its era. Thanks to an old publication, we can travel back to…
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