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Who Was Dick Night Train Lane and What...

In this episode of the Football History Headlines, we discuss a record contract, 12,000 yard collegiate...

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"Who Was Dick Night Train Lane and What Did He Accomplish?"

In this episode of the Football History Headlines, we discuss a record contract, 12,000 yard collegiate passing career, a walk on Hall of Famer as well as many more Hall of Fame Legendary stories.

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We're diving into the archives to revisit the headlines that rocked the NFL landscape. From legendary draft-day decisions that changed franchises to record-breaking performances that left fans in awe, get ready to relive the electrifying moments that shaped the game we love. So, lace up your cleats and join us as we explore the captivating stories from the gridiron's rich past!

  • TITLE: Who Was Dick Night Train Lane and What Did He Accomplish?
  • EVENTDAY: April 16
  • FOOTBALL NAME: Dick Night Train Lane
  • PODCAST: Football

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"USFL Returns"

April 16, 2022: The new USFL debuted its inaugural season with a game played in Birmingham, Alabama.
  • TITLE: USFL Returns
  • EVENTDAY: April 16
  • FOOTBALL LEAGUE: USFL
Three additional games were supposed to be played the next day, Easter Sunday, April 17, 2022, but severe weather delayed the start, pushing the fourth and final game to Monday, April 18...

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"Russell Wilson Inks Record Seahawks' Extension"

April 16, 2019 - Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson becomes the highest-paid player in NFL history. According to an April 17, 2019 newspaper article in The Olympian from Olympia, Washington, Wilson signed a 4-year $140m extension including a record $65 Million signing bonus. $107  million of the contract was guaranteed!
  • TITLE: Russell Wilson Inks Record Seahawks' Extension
  • EVENTDAY: April 16
  • FOOTBALL NAME: Russell Wilson
  • FOOTBALL TEAM: Seattle Seahawks
The columnist Greg Bell of the newstribune.com wrote that the quarterback’s agent, Mark Rodgers, confirmed the contract’s figures. The amazing thing is that the Seahawks and Wilson’s reps were up into the wee hours of the night working on the deal as it was finalized at 12:44 AM on April 16, 2019, and the team called for a 1:30 PM press conference to announce it formally...

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