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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Category: Legendary Players
Legendary Players
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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Legendary Players
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…
βGlenn 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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Legendary Players
Hap Moran: An Icon of the Gridiron
July 31, 1901 – Boone, Iowa – Gridiron legend Francis “Hap” Moran was born. Hap Moran: A Humble Legend of Early Pro Football For…
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