Football History of October 14
Unbreakable Records and Broadway Joe: Why October 14th is a Football Powerhouse From untouchable single-game scoring streaks to the emotional retirement of an iconic…
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Month: October 2025
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October 14, 2025
Bob MacLeod: Dartmouth and Chicago Bears Star
October 15, 1917, Glen Ellyn, Illinois – Bob MacLeod was born. Bob was a former halfback from Dartmouth University who played from 1936 through…
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October 14, 2025
Huntington Hardwick: Harvard Football Legend
October 15, 1892, Quincy, Massachusetts – Huntington “Tack” Hardwick was born. Huntington was a halfback and defensive end for Harvard University during a span…
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October 14, 2025
Jonas Ingram: Navy Hall of Famer
October 15, 1886, was the birth of Jonas Ingram. Jonas Ingram won the Medal of Honor in 1914 during the Mexican Revolution, fought in…
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October 13, 2025
Joe Klecko’s Hall of Fame Versatility
October 15, 1953, Joe Klecko was born in Chester, Pennsylvania. College Career Joe Klecko’s path to collegiate football was unconventional. After high school in…
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October 13, 2025
Charlie Joiner: Receiving Legend
October 14, 1947, Many, Louisiana – Charlie Joiner was born. Charlie was a wide receiver out of Grambling State University, and the Houston Oilers…
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October 13, 2025
Paul Palmer: Temple Star
October 14, 1964, was the birthday of Paul Palmer, a great running back who played for the Temple Owls. Palmer had a tremendous season…
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October 13, 2025
Harry Stuhldreher: ND Four Horseman Legend
October 14, 1901, Massillon, Ohio – Harry Stuhldreher was born. It is reported on footballfoundation.org in Stuhldreher’s bio that as a young lad, Harry…
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October 13, 2025
Lynn Thomsen
September 12, 1964 – Lynn Thomsen was a defensive tackle of Augustana College, and he was born on his date. He is the only player…
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October 13, 2025
Tom Davies: Pitt Panther Legend
October 14, 1896, Gas City, Indiana – Tom Davies was born. The Davies family left Indiana to move to Washington, Pennsylvania, when Tom was…
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