The Golden Sooner: Jim Weatherall, Oklahoma’s Lineman Legend
Darin Hayes James Preston “Jim” Weatherall was born on October 26, 1929, in Graham, Texas. As a...
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The Godfather of the Pass: Sid Gillman’s Offensive Revolution
Former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson once said something to the effect that good planning...
Shot Putter to Shot Caller: The Multi-Sport Legend of Sam Francis
Harrison Samuel “Sam” Francis was born on October 26, 1913, in Dunbar, Nebraska. He is...
Triple-Threat Pioneer: The Unstoppable Journey of Joe Guyon
Joe Guyon was Jim Thorpe’s teammate at Carlisle, and from there he moved on to...
Dome Patrol Dynamo: The Electrifying Career of Pat Swilling
Pat Swilling was born on October 25, 1964, in Toccoa, Georgia, and quickly established a...
The Mormon Rifle: Gifford Nielsen’s BYU Legacy
There are many stories of how star collegiate football players took what they learned on...
The Split-T Scoring Machine: The Record-Breaking Career of Bob Steuber
Bob Steuber (born October 25, 1921, in Wenonah, New Jersey) was a versatile and explosive...
The Man Who Saved Football: Bill Reid’s Crucial Role in the Game’s Survival
For the better part of four decades, American football had been a growing attraction on...
From “Dream Backfield” to NFL Champion: The Legacy of Marshall Goldberg
October 25, 1917 – Elkins, West Virginia – Former University of Pittsburgh fullback Marshall Goldberg...
From Cowboy to Cowboy: Jay Novacek’s Journey to Tight End Dominance
Jay Novacek was born on October 24, 1962, in Martin, South Dakota. Rising from a...