Floyd Little
July 4, 1942 – New Haven, Connecticut – Syracuse halfback Floyd Little was born. This legendary back has a great story as told by…
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Category: Pro Football Hall of Fame
Pro Football Hall of Fame
Merlin Olsen
September 15, 1940 – Merlin Olsen, a Defensive Tackle from Utah State, was born. Olsen was an All-American in college and also the winner…
βDan Marino
Dan Marino, born September 15, 1961, was a former quarterback of the University of Pittsburgh football team. As a freshman in 1979, Dan led…
βWill Shields – The Immovable Force
Born on September 15, 1971, in Fort Riley, Kansas, Will Shields built a legendary career marked by consistency, durability, and quiet dominance. College Career…
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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…
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Lenny the Cool: The Precision Pioneer of the AFL
Len Dawson’s Football Career Born on June 20, 1935, in Alliance, Ohio, Len Dawson rose from a prolific multi-sport high school athlete to become…
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