April 17
Explore key NFL & college football history on April 17th: impactful drafts, legendary players (Joesting...
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"April 17th Gridiron Greatness: Unforgettable Moments in American Football History"
Uncover the surprising American football history hidden within April 17th! From pivotal draft day decisions shaping future dynasties to unexpected commissioner rulings impacting legendary players, this date holds significant gridiron moments. Explore the stories behind the game's evolution and the figures who left their mark on this very day in history.
Delve into April 17th's rich tapestry of American football lore. Discover tales of a dominant Minnesota fullback, a Hall of Fame Jacksonville lineman's draft day, and a legendary two-way quarterback's college brilliance. Unearth the connections between this specific date and impactful NFL careers, showcasing the unexpected significance of April 17th.
- EVENTDAY: April 17
- FOOTBALL: NFL Draft
- FOOTBALL NAME: Alex Karras, Bill Redell, Herb Joesting, Paul Hornung, Tony Boselli
- FOOTBALL POSITION: Fullback, Quarterback, Running Back, Tackle
- FOOTBALL TEAM: Calgary Stampeders, Edmonton Eskimos, Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Jacksonville Jaguars, Minnesota Golden Gophers, Occidental Tigers, USC Trojans
- NCAAF JERSEY: Number 12, Number 33, Number 71
- NFL JERSEY: Number 71
- OTHER: Akili Smith, Al Wilson, Cade McNown, Champ Bailey, Chris Claiborne, Chris McAlister, David Boston, Donovan McNabb, Edgerrin James, Jim Kleinsasser, Kevin Faulk, Matt Stinchcomb, Ricky Williams, Tim Couch, Torry Holt
- SPORTS: College Football Hall of Fame, Pro Football Hall of Fame
- HASHTAGS: #April17 #NFLDraft #AlexKarras #BillRedell #HerbJoesting #PaulHornung #TonyBoselli #Fullback #Quarterback #RunningBack #Tackle #CalgaryStampeders #EdmontonEskimos #JacksonvilleJaguars #MinnesotaGoldenGophers #OccidentalTigers #USCTrojans #Number12 #Number33 #Number71 #AkiliSmith #AlWilson #CadeMcNown #ChampBailey #ChrisClaiborne #ChrisMcAlister #DavidBoston #DonovanMcNabb #EdgerrinJames #JimKleinsasser #KevinFaulk #MattStinchcomb #RickyWilliams #TimCouch #TorryHolt #CollegeFootballHallofFame #ProFootballHallofFame
"NFL Stars Suspended by Commisioner!"
April 17, 1963: Paul Hornung of the Green Bay Packers and Alex Karras of the Detroit Lions were suspended from the NFL indefinitely for betting on NFL games.
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