The First Lineman Sweep: J.D. Roberts, The Unanimous Guard
October 24, 1932 – J.D. Roberts, the stellar guard from the University of Oklahoma, was born. He was one of the most decorated players…
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Category: College Football Hall of Fame
Johnny “Mr. All-Purpose” Lattner: The Heisman Ironman
October 24, 1932 – Chicago, Illinois – Notre Dame’s famed halfback, Johnny Lattner, was born. Johnny Lattner was a two-time unanimous All-American, a two-time…
↗From Fifth String to Football Legend: The Unforgettable Career of Doug Flutie
October 23, 1962 – Manchester, Maryland – Doug Flutie, a quarterback from Boston College, had his father hand out cigars upon his arrival. After…
↗Oklahoma Wishbone Anchor: Celebrating Center Tom Brahaney
October 23, 1951 – Midland, Texas – Tom Brahaney from Oklahoma University was born. Tom played the position of center. During the 1971 season,…
↗Bruiser Kinard
October 23, 1914 – Pelahatchie, Mississippi – Frank “Bruiser” Kinard, a tackle from the University of Mississippi, was born. Bruiser was voted in as…
↗John Heisman: The Man Behind the Award
October 23, 1869, in Cleveland, Ohio, John Heisman was an American football coach who was one of the top innovators in the history of the…
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College Football Hall of Fame
Pete Pihos: A Single Platoon End Super Star
October 22, 1923 -Orlando, Florida – Pete Pihos the fantastic end and later fullback from Indiana University was born. The NFF’s website states that…
↗The Undersized Backer — Dexter Coakley’s Journey from App State to Cowboys Legend
October 20, 1972 – Mt. Pleasant, SC – Dexter Coakley, the linebacker from Appalachian State, was born on that day. The standout linebacker starred…
↗Outland Trophy Winner, Fighter Pilot, and 3x Super Bowl Champion: The Unmatched Story of Chad Hennings
October 20, 1965 – Elberton, Iowa – Chad Hennings, a Defensive Tackle from the Air Force Academy, was born. Chad played his first season…
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Texas A&M’s Defensive Anchor: Celebrating the Hall of Fame Career of Ray Childress
October 20, 1962 – Richardson, Texas – Ray Childress, a defensive end from Texas A&M, came into this world. Ray played with the Aggies…
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