Chris Doleman: Vikings Defensive Hall of Famer
October 16, 1961 – Chris Doleman was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings out of the University of Pittsburgh with the fourth pick in the…
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Category: Pro Football Hall of Fame
Joe Klecko’s Hall of Fame Versatility
October 15, 1953, Joe Klecko was born in Chester, Pennsylvania. College Career Joe Kleckoβs path to collegiate football was unconventional. After high school in…
βCharlie Joiner: Receiving Legend
October 14, 1947, Many, Louisiana – Charlie Joiner was born. Charlie was a wide receiver out of Grambling State University, and the Houston Oilers…
βFrom Unknown Rookie to Lockdown Legend: The Explosive Career of Lem Barney
On September 8, 1945, the great Lem Barney was born. He was a cornerback out of Jackson State University. The 6-foot, 188-pound defensive back…
βJerry 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…
βBrian Dawkins: Eagles High-Flying Safety
October 13, 1973 – Brian Dawkins, a safety out of Clemson University, was born. The Philadelphia Eagles selected Dawkins as the 61st overall pick…
βJerry Jones: Dallas Cowboys Owner
October 13, 1942,Β Los Angeles, California – Jerral Wayne “Jerry” Jones is born. When Jerry was about three, the Jones family moved back to…
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College Football Hall of Fame
The Bizarre Tale of Hall of Famer Earl “Dutch” Clark
October 11, 1906 – Earl “Dutch” Clark was a former Colorado College quarterback. According to the National Football Foundation’s website, Clark had some interesting…
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Pro Football Hall of Fame
The Offside Kid: Bill Hewitt, The Fearless Two-Way Pioneer Who Refused a Helmet
College Career William Ernest “Bill” Hewitt forged his reputation as a “hard-headed, fleet-footed” player at the University of Michigan from 1929 to 1931. While…
βMike Singletary: Linebacker Eyes Don’t Lie
October 9, 1958 – Mike Singletary was a linebacker who played for Baylor University from 1977 through 1980. The National Football Foundation’s website notes…
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