The American Football History by month and day segments are to provide a daily remembrance of events significant in the game of American Football. We hope you enjoy these short reads everyday during the month of July.
July 06
July 06 | Football history and related events that occurred in the month of July
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- Football and Forrest Gump
"July 6 Gridiron History"
In this edition of On This Gridiron Day, we discuss a development in the NFL that prevented the selection of a new Commissioner, a defensive star changes colleges after being recruited by two coaching legends, and another American CFL franchise embarks on its maiden voyage.
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"Football and Forrest Gump"
Last updated 📅 2025-07-05
July 6, 1994- The film debut of Forrest Gump took place. Who could ever forget the famous scenes of actor Tom Hanks as Forrest Gump playing football for the legendary Bear Bryant at Alabama? "Run Forrest, Run!"
"Fred Dryer Quarterback Hunter"
Last updated 📅 2025-07-05
July 6, 1946 - Hawthorne, California - Fred Dryer, who was a defensive lineman in 1967 and 1968 for San Diego State, was born.
"The Succession Planning of Commissioner Rozelle"
Last updated 📅 2025-07-05
July 6, 1989 - The Newspapers.com Football History Headline of the Day comes from the Philadelphia Daily News on July 7, 1989, with their headline of:
"CFL Swashbucklers Start to Sink"
Last updated 📅 2025-07-05
July 6, 1994 - The Canadian Football League's expansion team in Shreveport, Louisiana (Pirates), loses its game against the Ottawa Rough Riders.
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