Greatest College Games
The Birth of a Legend: Notre Dame vs. Army at the Polo Grounds, October 18, 1924
The college football contest between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Army Black Knights on October 18, 1924, at the Polo Grounds in…
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Author: Darin Hayes
Greatest College Games
Daily Football History
Football History of October 18
Lombardi’s “Finest Player” and the Birth of a Legend: The Historic Football of October 18th October 18th is a colossal date for football royalty,…
↗Red Grange Sets the Standard of Greatness
October 18, 1924 – Urbana, Illinois – Harold “Red” Grange, also known as the “Galloping Ghost,” may have played his best collegiate football game…
↗The Legendary Career and Enduring Legacy of Hall of Famer Forrest Gregg
On October 18, 1933, Forrest Gregg, the famous offensive lineman from Southern Methodist University, was born. Gregg was the 1956 NFL Draft’s second pick…
↗Mike Ditka: Iron Man OG Tight End & Super Bowl Winning Coach
October 18, 1939 – Carnegie, Pennsylvania – Michael Keller Dyczko was born. A story on Chicagobears.com in December of 2007 relays that the Ukrainian…
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Daily Football History
Football History of October 17
Coaching Geniuses, Franchise Icons, and Defensive Giants: The Football History of October 17 October 17 marks an extraordinary triple celebration of football royalty, featuring…
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College Football Hall of Fame
The Architect of the Modern Passing Game: Don Coryell’s Legacy
Don Coryell (born October 17, 1924) was one of the most influential offensive minds in football history, leaving an indelible mark on both the…
↗Joe Routt: A One-Man A&M Wall
October 18, 1914 – Joe Routt arrived in the world. Joe was a two-way guard from Texas A&M. Joe was an exceptionally talented player…
↗Charlie Berry: Football and Baseball Legend
October 18, 1902 – Phillipsville, New Jersey – Charlie Berry, the end from Lafayette College, was born. Charlie played collegiate football from 1921 through…
↗Steve McMichael: Bears Stud Defender
October 17, 1957 – Houston, Texas – Steve McMichael, the top-notch defensive end, was born. Steve played his college football at the University of…
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