July 10 Football History

From the gridiron's early days to the modern era, every single day on the calendar is etched with moments that shaped American football. As we turn to July 10th, we uncover a fascinating mosaic of foundational events, celebrated birthdays, and surprising connections that weave through the sport's rich history.

This series delves into the lesser-known anniversaries and notable figures tied to this mid-summer date. We'll explore milestones in league operations, spotlight legends born on this day who impacted the game, and even touch on how football interlaces with broader cultural narratives. Join us as we explore the unique contributions and compelling stories that make July 10th a significant day in the annals of American football.

In this episode, we discuss a previous NFL Lions franchise, football with the Blues, and a Mountaineer on a mission. We will provide you with a little bit of football nostalgia. This daily football history segment features the Great events, Franchise formation anniversaries as well as the birthdays of notable Hall of Fame players, coaches or anyone else in our great game and many more  Legendary stories of the Gridiron.

The Newspapers.com Football History Headline of the Day comes from the September 14, 1926 New York Daily News, when it posted this headline: 

PRO GRID STARS SIGNED BY BUTLER

July 10, 1926 - The Brooklyn Lions franchise formed in the NFL. The article talks of Brooklyn Lions President and Manager Eddie Butler signing up players for his recently founded Lions team. The team was put together there with support from the League offices so as to counter the first AFL’s deployment of their team the Brooklyn Horsemen.