Author: Darin

1873 American Football Season

The Forgotten Blueprint: How 1873 Defined the Gridiron Before the Super Bowl became a national holiday, American football was a chaotic “mob” sport with…

1872 American Football Season

In 1872, American football was a sport still searching for its soul. While the “Boston Game” was beginning to bridge the gap between soccer…

1871 American Football Season

We told you in our 1870 post that the Rutgers-Princeton game in mid-November got so out of hand that no games were scheduled between…

History of the 14th Overall NFL Draft Picks

Football History of April 9

April 9th stands out in football history for its game-changing moments and memorable legends. From the birth of the “Lambeau Leap” namesake to the…

Jack Minds: The Swiss Army Knife and Place-Kicking Pioneer of Penn

How does one man revolutionize the scoreboard while playing five different positions? Long before specialized rosters, Jack Minds was the ultimate multi-tool for the…

Curly Lambeau: The Founding Father of the Green Bay Packers

What started with a $500 investment in jerseys became the most iconic franchise in professional football. Earl “Curly” Lambeau didn’t just coach the Green…

Tracy Rocker: The Auburn Powerhouse Who Swept the Trenches

How do you become the first player in SEC history to capture both the Outland Trophy and the Lombardi Award in a single season?…

Paul Robeson: The Renaissance Man of the Rutgers Gridiron

How does one man become a two-time All-American, a world-renowned bass-baritone, and a leading voice for global civil rights? Long before he graced the…

The Greatest Center Play Ever? Celebrating Vince “Bananas” Banonis

April 9, 1921 – Detroit, Michigan – Vince “Bananas” Banonis, the University of Detroit’s great center from 1939 to 1941, set his birth date.…