Football History Rewind
1881 American Football Season
While 1881 might not have the “birth of the sport” branding of 1869, it was the year the gridiron nearly broke. In 1881, American…
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Football History Rewind
College Football Hall of Fame
Mal Stevens: Yale’s Scholar-Athlete and the “Youngest” Legend of the Gridiron
How many men can claim to be a Hall of Fame running back, a pioneer of sports medicine, and the youngest head coach in…
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Football History Rewind
1880 American Football Season
Forget the “scrum”—1880 was the year American football finally stood in a straight line. While earlier years focused on whether to kick or carry…
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Football History Rewind
1879 American Football Season
In 1879, American football finally found its soul. This was the year Walter Camp, the “Father of American Football,” began dismantling the rigid rugby…
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Football History Rewind
1878 American Football Season
If 1877 was about establishing a backbone, 1878 was the year college football became a legitimate public spectacle. The season was defined by a…
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NFL Draft
History of Players Selected 11th Overall in the NFL Draft
Looking for deep football analysis on the most underrated slot in the draft? This episode explores the historical significance of the 11th pick in…
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Daily Football History
Football History of April 12
On April 12, 1940, when a single penalty could halt a drive before it began, the NFL revolutionized offensive play by cutting the harsh…
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College Football Hall of Fame
Lorenzo White: The Spartan Engine Who Conquered the Big Ten
What does it take to become the standard-bearer for a program known for “ground and pound” football? For Lorenzo White, it was a blend…
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College Football Hall of Fame
Mike Garrett: The Multi-Dimensional Legend Who Ignited USC’s Heisman Dynasty
How does one man outwork an entire defense? For Mike Garrett, the answer was “Iron” will and unparalleled versatility. Long before the era of…
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College Football Hall of Fame
Winchester Osgood: The “Snake-Like” Pioneer Who Broke the Yale Streak
Before the “Galloping Ghost,” there was a man who moved like a snake and struck like lightning. Winchester Osgood was the premier athletic marvel…
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