May 28
"May 28th's Gridiron Footprints: Legends Born, Careers Defined"
May 28th marks a significant date in American football history, a day that saw the arrival of both iconic figures and pivotal moments. From the birthdates of Hall of Famers like the multi-talented Jim Thorpe and the steadfast Jackie Slater, to the emergence of college stars such as the record-breaking Kirk Gibson and the electrifying Bruce Taylor, this date underscores the diverse pathways to football greatness.
This series will delve into the stories behind these May 28th connections, exploring Thorpe's unparalleled athleticism and barrier-breaking career, Slater's enduring dominance on the Rams' offensive line, Gibson's dual-sport brilliance, and Taylor's explosive impact in college. We'll also touch upon other notable figures born on this day, painting a vibrant picture of the individuals who have contributed to the rich tapestry of American football.
- DOB: May 28
- EVENTDAY: May 28
- FOOTBALL LEAGUE: All America Football Conference
- FOOTBALL MONTH: May History
- FOOTBALL NAME: Bruce Taylor, Gibson Kirk, Jim Thorpe, Kern Rex, Kirk Gibson, Rex Kern, Sam Cordovano, Taylor Bruce, Thorpe Jim, Wilson Whitley
- FOOTBALL POSITION: NFL Commissioner, Cornerback, Defensive Back, Defensive Line, End, Quarterback, Wide Receiver
- FOOTBALL TEAM: Baltimore Colts, Boston College Eagles, Buffalo Bills, Buffalo Bisons, Canton Bulldogs, Carlisle Indians, Houston Cougars, Indianapolis Colts, Michigan State Spartans, Ohio State Buckeyes, Oorang Indians, Rock Island Independents
- NCAAF JERSEY: Number 10, Number 23, Number 44, Number 78
- NFL JERSEY: Number 44, Number 45
- OTHER: Carlisle Industrial School
- PODCAST: Football
- SPORTS: College Football Hall of Fame, Pro Football Hall of Fame, College Football, Football, High School Football
- HASHTAGS: #May28 #AllAmericaFootballConference #MayHistory #BruceTaylor #GibsonKirk #JimThorpe #KernRex #KirkGibson #RexKern #SamCordovano #TaylorBruce #ThorpeJim #WilsonWhitley #NFLCommissioner #Cornerback #DefensiveBack #DefensiveLine #End #Quarterback #WideReceiver #BaltimoreColts #BostonCollegeEagles #BuffaloBills #BuffaloBisons #CantonBulldogs #CarlisleIndians #HoustonCougars #IndianapolisColts #MichiganStateSpartans #OhioStateBuckeyes #OorangIndians #RockIslandIndependents #Number10 #Number23 #Number44 #Number78 #Number45 #CarlisleIndustrialSchool #Football #CollegeFootballHallofFame #ProFootballHallofFame #CollegeFootball #HighSchoolFootball
"Blackcat Boogie"
Football Team is losing 22 to Graduation
The Mexia High School Black Cats football team of the 1970 season started all seniors. It is almost unheard of in college or high school to lose your entire starting team to graduation in one year. The group played their last game together on November 30, 1970 in Athens, Texas.
