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June 16

This Day in Football History: June 16

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"June 16th: Unveiling Football's Mid-Summer Chapters"

While the roar of fall Saturdays feels distant in mid-June, American football history is a sprawling narrative, with fascinating chapters penned on nearly every calendar day. This series delves into the intriguing events and forgotten narratives that have shaped the sport on June 16th throughout the years.

From the quiet birthdays of unsung heroes and pivotal figures to significant administrative decisions that laid groundwork for future seasons, June 16th offers a unique glimpse into football's evolving story. We'll explore moments that might not grab headlines but were crucial in their own right, proving that even in the off-season, football's past is rich with compelling tales. Join us as we uncover the sometimes subtle, sometimes significant ways this specific date has left its mark on American football history.

  • DOB: June 16
  • EVENTDAY: June 16
  • FOOTBALL MONTH: June History
  • FOOTBALL NAME: Brown Larry, Larry Brown, Thorpe Jim
  • FOOTBALL POSITION: Tackle, Tight End
  • FOOTBALL TEAM: Kansas Jayhawks, Pittsburgh Steelers
  • NFL JERSEY: Number 79, Number 87
  • SPORTS: Fun Fact
  • HASHTAGS: #June16 #JuneHistory #BrownLarry #LarryBrown #ThorpeJim #Tackle #TightEnd #KansasJayhawks #PittsburghSteelers #Number79 #Number87 #FunFact
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"Incorporation of a Major NFL Sponsor"

June 16, 1903 - The Pepsi Cola Company is formed. Pepsi has been the Official Soft Drink of the NFL since 2002. Let's see if you can remember some of these famous Pepsi Super Bowl commercials courtesy of Mashed.com:

✦ Michael Jackson, Pepsi Generation, 1984

✦ Spice Girls, Move Over (Generation Next), 1997.

✦ Shakira, The Joy of Pepsi, 2003. ...

✦ Mariah Carey, Time of Your Life, 2006. ...

✦ One Direction with Drew Brees, Live For Now, 2012. ...

✦ Hank Williams, Security Camera, 1996. ...

✦ Robert Palmer, Simply Irresistible, 1989

✦ Michael J. Fox, New Neighbors, 1987

✦ Brittany Spears, Joy of Pepsi, 2001

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