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- Harold Weekes Columbia Lions Superstar
"Don McPherson Syracuse Orange Talented Quarterback"
Last updated 📅 2025-04-02
April 2, 1965, in Brooklyn, New York, marked the arrival of Don McPherson, a celebrated quarterback whose collegiate career at Syracuse University etched his name into football lore. McPherson's time with the Orange was nothing short of spectacular, culminating in a senior season in 1987 that saw him amass an astounding collection of accolades.
"April 2 American Football History"
While April 2nd might not be as prominently marked as some other dates in American football history with singular, monumental events like Super Bowl victories or the founding of the NFL, it has witnessed its share of significant occurrences and the births of influential figures who have shaped the sport.
"Ron Pritchard Arizona State Star Defender"
Last updated 📅 2025-04-02
April 2, 1947, in Chicago, Illinois, marked the birth of Ron Pritchard, a versatile and impactful player who starred for the Arizona State Sun Devils. While the provided information identifies him as a running back, Pritchard's college career showcased a broader range of talents, particularly on the defensive side of the ball.
"Hugh Gallarneau Stanford Cardinal and Chicago Bears Star"
Last updated 📅 2025-04-02
Born April 2, 1917, in Detroit, Michigan, Hugh "Duke" Gallarneau forged a notable football legacy that spanned college dominance and a professional career, interrupted by distinguished military service.
"USFL Boston Breakers Win Fourth In a Row"
On Saturday, April 2nd, 1983, in Boston, Massachusetts, the Boston Breakers of the USA defeated the Birmingham Stallions by the score of 27-16. Johnny Walton threw two touchdown passes in the first five and a half minutes, and Tim Mazzetti kicked two field goals as the Boston Breakers rolled through their fourth consecutive victory 27-16 over the Birmingham Stallions.
Another famous player in this game was Scott Norwood, who kicked for Birmingham and knocked through a few field goals late. Norwood would later go on to kick in the NFL for the Buffalo Bills.
Source The Des Moines Register
Sun, Apr 03, 1983 ·Page 25 courtesy of Newspapers.com
"Arnie Herber Modern Quarterback in an Early NFL Era"
Born April 2, 1920, was Green Bay Packers legendary Quarterback Arnie Herber. Arnie Herber was an American football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 13 seasons, primarily with the Green Bay Packers from 1930 to 1940. Herber led the Packers to four NFL championships and was named the NFL MVP in 1933. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1966.
"Marshall Newell Early Harvard Star"
Born April 2, 1871, in Clifton, New Jersey, Marshall Newell established a remarkable football legacy despite his modest stature. His college career at Harvard University from 1890 to 1893 saw him become a dominant force as a tackle.
"Harold Weekes Columbia Lions Superstar"
Forget your modern-day gridiron giants. Brace yourself for a tale spun from sepia-toned leather helmets and mud-caked cleats. This is the story of Harold Weekes, the "Hurdler," a Columbia Lions legend who redefined football in the early 1900s.
"Joe 'Nostradamus' Namath Predicts Another"
April 2, 1977—Future Hall of Famer and Super Bowl III MVP Joe Namath was released by the New York Jets just days earlier (March 31). He announced that he still wanted to play football and that Los Angeles might be his next stop.
Joe not only predicted a Jets win in the 1969 big game over the favored Colts but also called it right on his final NFL uniform, which he would wear as old number 12 when he suited up for the LA Rams in 1977 in his swan song. He started four games in 1977 for the Rams splitting time with Pat Haden and Vince Ferragamo.
The former Alabama QB spent the first dozen years of his career with New York in both the AFL and after the merger.
"Bill McColl Stanford and Chicago Bears Standout End"
April 2, 1930, in San Diego, California, marked the birth of Bill McColl, a standout end for the Stanford Cardinal football team from 1949 to 1951. Widely regarded as one of Stanford's all-time great players, McColl's exceptional talent was evident when he finished fourth in the 1951 Heisman Trophy voting. His dedication extended beyond the field, as he signed with the Chicago Bears to finance his graduate studies at the University of Chicago, where he pursued his medical aspirations.
McColl's football legacy is intertwined with his commitment to service. While with the Bears, he balanced his professional football career with rigorous medical training to become an orthopedic surgeon.
His impact transcended athletics and medicine when he chose to become a missionary physician in Korea, dedicating his life to serving the country's leprosy patients and children with deformities.
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