Top Players by Jersey
Greatest Players Who Wore the NFL Jersey 65
Introduction When you think of legendary NFL numbers, 12, 80, or 7 are often top of mind. But there’s a tradition of rugged excellence…
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Top Players by Jersey
Top Players by Jersey
Greatest Players Who Wore the NFL Jersey 64
Introduction The NFL jersey numbers often tell a story, but for the defensive and offensive linemen, the numbers 50 through 79—especially 64—are badges of…
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NFL Draft
How the 1948 NFL Draft Shaped Pro Football
The NFL Draft is now a massive, televised spectacle, but the event held in Pittsburgh on December 19, 1947, was far from the glamour…
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Daily Football History
Football History of December 20
From a stripped NFL title to football’s first professional player and a broadcast without announcers, December 20th stands as one of the wildest days…
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College Football Hall of Fame
William “Pudge” Heffelfinger: The $500 Game and the Birth of Pro Football
The history of American football is littered with legends, but few figures can claim to have fundamentally changed the game—and none can claim to…
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Pro Football Hall of Fame
The Lion King of the Secondary: Jack Christiansen’s Hall of Fame Legacy
Born in the heartland of America, Jack Christiansen didn’t just play football; he revolutionized the safety position and became one of the most respected…
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College Football Hall of Fame
Mike Utley: College Football Hall of Fame Guard and Washington State Legend
As a youngster, Mike Utley quickly became known for his excellent play on the offensive line. A dominant guard at Washington State University, Utley…
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Pro Football Hall of Fame
Bob Hayes: The “World’s Fastest Human” Who Revolutionized the Dallas Cowboys and the NFL
Before he became a Hall of Fame wide receiver for the Dallas Cowboys, Bob Hayes was crowned the “World’s Fastest Human” after winning two…
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Greatest College Games
The Miracle Bowl: Jim McMahon’s Impossible Holiday Bowl Comeback
It was the ultimate showcase of the “Pony Express” offense versus the unstoppable will of a young quarterback named Jim McMahon. The 1980 Holiday…
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Daily Football History
Football History of December 19
December 19 has seen the NFL showcase resilience and achievement. This date marks two early championships: the Frankford Yellow Jackets’ record-setting 1926 title and…
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