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June 12
June 12 | Football history and related events that occurred in the month of July
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"June 12th: Unpacking Football's Calendar of Events"
While the gridiron might be quiet in mid-June, the date of June 12th has quietly etched its place into the rich tapestry of American football history. This series will explore the various happenings on this seemingly ordinary day, revealing how crucial decisions, player milestones, and even moments of controversy have unfolded.
"Steve Kiner Vols Star Linebacker"
Last updated 📅 2025-06-12
June 12, 1947 - Sandstone, Minnesota - Steve Kiner, an All-American linebacker from the University of Tennessee from 1967 to 1969, was born.
- HASHTAGS: #June12 #KinerSteve #SteveKiner #Linebacker #DallasCowboys #HoustonOilers #NewEnglandPatriots #TennesseeTitans #TennesseeVolunteers #W #Number57 #Number60 #CollegeFootballHallofFame
- DOB: June 12
- EVENTDAY: June 12
- FOOTBALL NAME: Kiner Steve, Steve Kiner
- FOOTBALL POSITION: Linebacker
- FOOTBALL TEAM: Dallas Cowboys, Houston Oilers, New England Patriots, Tennessee Titans, Tennessee Volunteers, W
- NCAAF JERSEY: Number 57
- NFL JERSEY: Number 57, Number 60
- SPORTS: College Football Hall of Fame
The National Football Foundation has a nice write-up bio on Kiner, stating that he was a consensus All-America in 1968 and a unanimous All-America in 1969 as a linebacker. The 1968 team, led by linebacker Kiner, set a school record by holding opponents to a remarkably low average of just 93 yards per game on the ground.
Kiner was named to Tennessee's all-time 100-year team. Steve Kiner was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1999. Mr. Kiner went pro and played in the NFL for a total of nine seasons for the Dallas Cowboys, New England Patriots, and the Houston Oilers.
"Ogden Hangs Up the Cleats"
Last updated 📅 2025-06-12
June 12, 2008 - Future Pro Football Hall of Fame tackle Jonathan Ogden retired from the Baltimore Ravens.
- HASHTAGS: #June12 #JonathanOgden #OgdenJonathan
- EVENTDAY: June 12
- FOOTBALL NAME: Jonathan Ogden, Ogden Jonathan
Ogden was an 11-time Pro Bowl selection, made first-team All-Pro four times, and was an All-Decade selection of the 2000s. He played for 12 seasons with the Ravens and was enshrined in his first year of eligibility in 2013.
"TV Changes Its Tune"
Last updated 📅 2025-06-12
June 12, 2009 - In the US all television broadcasts change from analog NTSC to digital ATSC transmissions.
From then on TV football never looked so good!
"The Exciting World Bowl XII"
Last updated 📅 2025-06-12
The Newspapers.com Football History Headline of the Day comes for the Asbury Park Press in Asbury Park, New Jersey with their head line of:
"Brick Muller a Cal Golden Bears Wonder Team Legend"
Last updated 📅 2025-06-12
June 12, 1901 - Dunsmuir, California - Harold Muller, the two-way end of the University of California from 1920 through the 1922 season, was born.
- HASHTAGS: #June12 #Football
- EVENTDAY: June 12
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