Greatest NFL Games
Dynasty Defined: How the Green Bay Packers Won a Gritty 1944 NFL Championship
On December 17, 1944, as World War II dominated the global stage, the Green Bay Packers and the New York Giants faced off in…
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Greatest NFL Games
Top Players by Jersey
Greatest Players Who Wore the NFL Jersey 61
The jersey number 61 might not always grab the headlines, but it represents a legacy of fierce dedication and toughness in the trenches. While…
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Daily Football History
Football History of December 16
What do the 1972 Miami Dolphins’ perfect season, O.J. Simpson‘s historic 2,000-yard rushing mark, and Drew Brees’s career touchdown record all share? The date…
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College Football Hall of Fame
Jerry Gray: From Two-Time All-American to College Football Hall of Fame
Jerry Gray is more than just a name in the College Football Hall of Fame—he is a legend of the Texas Longhorns secondary. Before…
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Greatest NFL Games
The One-Point Wonder: How a Controversial Goal Post Safety Decided the 1945 NFL Championship
Introduction On December 16, 1945, the Cleveland Municipal Stadium hosted one of the most contentious endings in NFL Championship history. In a bitter cold,…
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College Football Hall of Fame
Steve Reid Wildcat Lineman Extraordinaire
Steve Reid was a true powerhouse on the offensive line for the Northwestern Wildcats. As a captain and celebrated All-America guard, Reid mastered the…
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NFL Draft
The AAFC Strikes Back: Examining the Talent War and Legacy of the 1947 NFL Draft
The 1947 NFL Draft, held on December 16, 1946, continued the fierce and expensive rivalry with the All-America Football Conference (AAFC). Unlike the previous…
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College Football Hall of Fame
Tim Green: Syracuse Sack Master, Academic All-American, and Hall of Famer
The story of Tim Green is one of rare duality in football history. Green wasn’t just a dominant defensive tackle for Syracuse University; he…
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College Football Hall of Fame
Gust Zarnas: The Ohio State Guard Who Threw a 57-Yard Pass and Redefined the Line
Gust Zarnas was a revolutionary force on the offensive line. More than just a guard, Zarnas was a secret weapon for the Ohio State…
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Daily Football History
Football History of December 15
What do the 1929 Green Bay Packers upset, the Detroit Lions’ first NFL Championship victory, and two iconic Heisman Trophy announcements have in common?…
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