Dwayne Nix, The All-American Javelina Who Became a Marine Colonel
On October 10, 1946, Gerald Dwayne Nix was born in Kingsville, Texas, and went on to become one of the most decorated players in…
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Author: Darin Hayes
The Iron Man of Michigan: Merv Pregulman, Wartime Hero and Two-Way Star
On October 10, 1922, Mervin “Merv” Pregulman was born in Lansing, Michigan. His football career spanned the golden age of “Iron Men” and was…
↗NFL Week 6 2025 BOLD Predictions
Picking Up Steam: Ed Kleese and Darin Hayes Narrow the Gap with NFL Week 6 Bold Predictions The 2025 NFL season is heating up,…
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Daily Football History
Football History of October 8
October 8: When Football History Was Made on the Air and the Field Today, we dive into a monumental date for football milestones: October…
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Pro Football Hall of Fame
The Offside Kid: Bill Hewitt, The Fearless Two-Way Pioneer Who Refused a Helmet
College Career William Ernest “Bill” Hewitt forged his reputation as a “hard-headed, fleet-footed” player at the University of Michigan from 1929 to 1931. While…
↗The Bear Bryant 1977 Upset That Launched an Alabama Dynasty
On October 8, 1977, the college football world was stunned when No. 7 Alabama traveled to the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and defeated the…
↗The Heisman Halfback: Celebrating Frank Sinkwich, Georgia’s First Football Legend
October 10, 1920 – We honor the birth of Frank Sinkwich, a two-way football sensation from the University of Georgia whose career spanned both…
↗Walter Gordon A Cal Legend
October 10, 1894 – Walter Gordon was a guard/tackle from the University of California from 1916 through the 1918 season. Walter grew up in…
↗Mike Singletary: Linebacker Eyes Don’t Lie
October 9, 1958 – Mike Singletary was a linebacker who played for Baylor University from 1977 through 1980. The National Football Foundation’s website notes…
↗Hank Lauricella: Cotton Bowl and Vols Hero
October 9, 1930 – Hank Lauricella was a halfback from the University of Tennessee during the seasons of 1949 through 1951. The footballfoundation.org website…
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