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 09
July 09 | Football history and related events that occurred in the month of July
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"Abe Mickal Famous LSU Player"
Last updated 📅 2025-07-09
July 9, 1912 - Talia, Lebanon - The famous LSU halfback from 1933 through the 1935 season, Abe Mickal was born. This player performed so many amazing plays in extreme situations that he was dubbed as “the Miracle.” The National Football Foundation’s bio on Abe tells how most of his wondrous plays were done passing the football. In that era it was not a passer friendly ball like today, but it had a much wider girth and was fondly called the “melon ball”, not friendly to the forward pass much at all. Miracle Mickal though developed a style that became very effective in tossing this big leather egg down the field.
"July 9 Football History"
Today, July 9th, marks a unique date in the annals of American football, a day that, while perhaps not overflowing with gridiron action, holds a surprising place in the sport's rich history. From the very foundations of a legendary NFL franchise to significant moments that shaped the game, this seemingly quiet summer day has witnessed its share of noteworthy events.
Join us as we explore the often-overlooked but impactful history of American football on July 9th. We'll uncover the genesis of a team that would become a cornerstone of the NFL and delve into other intriguing tidbits that illustrate the sport's continuous evolution. Prepare to discover how this specific date, seemingly ordinary, contributes to the grand tapestry of football's past.
"Nile Kinnick Iowa Football Legend"
Last updated 📅 2025-07-09
July 9, 1918 - Adel, Iowa - Nile Kinnick, the Iowa starting halfback from 1937 to 1939 arrived into the world. This great athlete was full of surprises and never ceased to amaze sports fans. According to the National Football Foundation website Nile was the Outstanding Male Athlete for 1939, despite the amazing season that baseball legend Joe DiMaggio had that same year. Kinnick was the picture of football brilliance that season, leading Iowa to a 6-1-1 record while running, passing, or kicking for 107 of the Hawkeyes' 130 points. Nile led the nation in kickoff return yardage of 377 yards and was second in interceptions with eight.
Nile Kinnick won the Heisman Trophy in 1939 as a consensus All-American halfback, as he also claimed the rights to the Maxwell and Walter Camp trophies. Mr. Kinnick was enshrined in the College Football Hall of Fame in 1951. The Hawkeyes renamed their stadium after the star back in 1972 to Kinnick Stadium. He suffered an untimely death serving his country during World War II.
"Elmer Oliphant Early Purdue and Army Gridiron Legend"
Last updated 📅 2025-07-09
July 9, 1892 - Bloomfield, Indiana - Elmer Oliphant was a halfback who played for both Purdue, as a walk-on, and the Army. Elmer Oliphant, according to the UPI in an article in the Indianapolis Star, had the nickname of “Catchy.” Elmer won an unprecedented seven letters while at Purdue and then added 17 more as a cadet at West Point!
"Ownership of Panthers Officially Changes Hands"
Last updated 📅 2025-07-09
July 9, 2018 - Billionaire David Tepper purchases ownership of the Carolina Panthers for an NFL record $2.275 billion. Tepper was quoted as saying, "I am thrilled to begin this new era of Carolina Panthers football and am humbled by the overwhelming excitement and support for the team."
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The new owner is the founder and CEO of global hedge fund Appaloosa Management and had a net worth of over $11 billion. He had recently relinquished his 5% minority stake in the Pittsburgh Steelers by selling it, so as to be free to invest in the Panthers. Tepper promised to keep the Panthers in Charlotte, the city they started in in 1993.
"George Brooke Swarthmore Star"
Last updated 📅 2025-07-09
July 9, 1874 - Brookeville, Maryland - George Brooke, the great fullback of Swarthmore College from 1889 to 1892 and later Penn from 1893 to 1895, entered the world.
Yes, this youngster played college football for seven seasons in an era when there were no rules to prevent it. The NFF records that George was a two-time All-America selection. Caspar Whitney described Brooke as, "A very hard man to stop. He strikes the line with almost irresistible force." The records of the Swarthmore squad with Brooke in the lineup were 21-14, and for the Quakers of Penn, their win/loss record stood at 38-3 with George.
The National Football Foundation selected George Brooke for entrance into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1969.
"O.J. Simpson"
Born July 9, 1947 - San Francisco, California - O. J. Simpson the legendary Southern California running Back of the seasons of 1967 and 1968. O.J. Simpson Pro Football Hall of Fame Running Back that played for the Buffalo Bills.
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