Jonas Ingram: Navy Hall of Famer
October 15, 1886,Β was the birth of Jonas Ingram. Jonas Ingram won the Medal of Honor in 1914 during the Mexican Revolution, fought in…
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October 13, 2025
Paul Palmer: Temple Star
October 14, 1964, was the birthday of Paul Palmer, a great running back who played for the Temple Owls. Palmer had a tremendous season…
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October 13, 2025
Harry Stuhldreher: ND Four Horseman Legend
October 14, 1901, Massillon, Ohio – Harry Stuhldreher was born. It is reported on footballfoundation.org in Stuhldreher’s bio that as a young lad, Harry…
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October 13, 2025
Lynn Thomsen
September 12, 1964Β –Β Lynn Thomsen was a defensive tackle of Augustana College, and he was born on his date. He is the only player…
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October 13, 2025
Tom Davies: Pitt Panther Legend
October 14, 1896, Gas City, Indiana – Tom Davies was born. The Davies family left Indiana to move to Washington, Pennsylvania, when Tom was…
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October 12, 2025
Jerry Rice: Football’s Greatest Receiver
October 13, 1962, Starkville, Mississippi. Jerry Rice was a wide receiver from Mississippi Valley State. An article on biography.com informs the reader that Jerry…
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October 12, 2025
Charlie Ward Seminole Heisman QB
October 12, 1970, Thomasville, Georgia- Charlie Ward was a Quarterback from Florida State. Charlie may be the most decorated college quarterback of all time,…
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October 12, 2025
Les Horvath Ohio State/Browns/ Rams Legend
October 12, 1921, South Bend, Indiana – Les Horvath was born. Don’t let his birthplace fool you into thinking Les was with the Notre…
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October 12, 2025
Truxtun Hare: Penn Quakers “Mr Everything”
October 12, 1878 – Truxtun Hare was a guard from the University of Pennsylvania. Hare played on the Penn Quakers football team from 1897…
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October 11, 2025
The Ultimate Competitor: Chris Spielman, Tackles, Triumphs, and College Hall of Fame
October 11, 1965 – We celebrate the birth of Charles Christopher “Chris” Spielman in Canton, Ohio, whose ferocious intensity defined a generation of linebackers.…
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