Hank Lauricella: Cotton Bowl and Vols Hero
Darin Hayes October 9, 1930 – Hank Lauricella was a halfback from the University of Tennessee during...
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Walter Steffen: Player, Coach, Innovator
October 9, 1886 – Walter Steffen, A halfback/quarterback from the University of Chicago. The footballfoundation.org...
Johnnie Johnson: Longhorns Legend, Rams Rookie of the Year, and College Football Hall of Famer
October 8, 1956 – Johnnie Johnson, the former safety from the University of Texas. According...
The Real History Behind ‘Three Yards and a Cloud of Dust’
The phrase “three yards and a cloud of dust” is one of American football’s most...
Unveiling the Legacy: The First Heisman Trophy and the 222-0 Game
The 222-0 Score and the Untold Story: How John Heisman’s Revenge Changed Football The name...
October 7 Football History
Delve into the annals of gridiron greatness as we unlock the history of October 7th!...
Celebrating USC Legend and Oscar Winner Irvine “Cotton” Warburton
October 8, 1911 – marks the birth anniversary of Irvine “Cotton” Warburton (1911-1982), a true...
Woodson’s Masterpiece: How the Michigan Legend Won the Heisman and a National Title
October 7, 1976 – was the birth anniversary of Charles Woodson, a cornerback from the...
Dick Jauron
October 7, 1950 – Dick Jauron was a former Yale University running back who played...
Vaughn Mancha
October 7, 1921 – Vaughn Mancha, a center from the University of Alabama, was born....