Ted Nesser
Born April 5, 1883, Columbus, Ohio The Leader of the Nesser Family Ted Nesser was a football pioneer, a dominant force in the sport’s…
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Category: Legendary Players
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September 18, 2025
Hap Moran: An Icon of the Gridiron
December 28, 1904, Boone, Iowa Hap Moran: A Humble Legend of Early Pro Football For more on this legend, visit the site dedicated to…
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September 17, 2025
Ken Burrough: The Last of the Double Zeros
Ken Burrough was born July 14, 1948, in Jacksonville, Florida. A dynamic receiver who became a Houston legend and the final player to wear…
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September 16, 2025
Wilbert Montgomery: The Eagle’s Rushing King
Born on September 16, 1954, in Greenville, Mississippi, Wilbert Montgomery became a legend for his explosive running style and was a centerpiece of the…
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September 15, 2025
King of the Bleachers
Check out R.L.’s excellent book of sports memoirs in the Bleacher King’s Sports Almanac: My Ticket to 30 Years of Sports History . Today,…
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September 14, 2025
George Blanda
The next Hall of Famer having a birthday was George Blanda. He was born on September 17, 1927, and was a quarterback and place…
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September 13, 2025
Glenn Killinger Penn State Hall of Fame QB
After graduation, Killinger played professional football in the NFL with the Canton Bulldogs and the New York Giants, as well as with the first…
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