NFL Draft
The John Elway Trade: How a Draft Day Standoff Changed NFL History
Back on April 26, 1983, we discussed the 1983 NFL Draft, in which Stanford University quarterback John Elway was the first pick by the…
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NFL Draft
NFL Draft
Earl Campbell and the Powerhouse Class: The 1978 NFL Draft Legacy
If you could guarantee your franchise a gold jacket with the first overall pick, would you take it? In 1978, the Houston Oilers did…
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College Football Hall of Fame
The Winningest Signal Caller: The Flawless Legacy of Richard Ritchie
How does a freshman quarterback turn a 1-8 team into an unstoppable dynasty that never loses again? In 1973, Richard Ritchie stepped into the…
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College Football Hall of Fame
Pop Hazel: The Versatile Legend of Rutgers Football
Homer βPopβ Hazel conquers the gridiron by mastering two completely different positions to rewrite college football history. As the ultimate weapon for the Rutgers…
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Football History Rewind
1960 American Football Season
The 1960 American football season was a landmark year that fundamentally reshaped the landscape of professional football. It marked the historic debut of the…
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Daily Football History
Football History of May 1
May 1st stands as a monumental date in football history, marked by record-breaking business deals and the birth of gridiron giants. From Leonard Tose’s…
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College Football Hall of Fame
Curtis Martin: The Consistent Engine of the Gridiron
How do you become a Hall of Fame legend while avoiding the spotlight? For Curtis Martin, the answer was a decade of unwavering reliability.…
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College Football Hall of Fame
Concrete Charlie: The 60-Minute Legend of Chuck Bednarik
What does it take to become the last of the “60-Minute Men”? Long before he was a terrifying force for the Philadelphia Eagles, Chuck…
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College Football Hall of Fame
Ollie Matson: The Olympic Speedster Who Conquered the Gridiron
What happens when you combine world-class Olympic speed with the power of an elite NFL fullback? You get Ollie Matson, a man so talented…
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Uncategorized
Cliff “Gyp” Battles: The Speed Merchant of West Virginia Wesleyan and the NFL
How does a player from a small West Virginia college become the first man in NFL history to rush for 200 yards in a…
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