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May 04

May 04 | The month of May's hidden football history

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Marooned:The Rise, The Fall, and The Redemption of the NFL's Pottsville Maroons

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"May 4 On This Gridiron Day: Remembering Wayne Harris, Elmer Layden & Football History | College & CFL Hall of Famers Celebrated"

Uncover gridiron legends celebrated on May 4th! "On This Gridiron Day" dives into football history, highlighting iconic players and moments. From College and Canadian Hall of Famers to pivotal figures who shaped the game, discover the memorable events that make May 4th significant in football lore.

May 4th marks a day to remember players like Wayne Harris. A standout for the Arkansas Razorbacks as both center and linebacker wearing Number 55, Harris took his talents north. He became a legend for the Calgary Stampeders, also donning Number 55. His exceptional career earned him induction into both the College Football Hall of Fame and the Canadian Football Hall of Fame, cementing his legacy celebrated today.

Beyond specific birthdays or events, May 4th serves as a touchstone for recalling football greatness. "On This Gridiron Day" remembers figures like Elmer Layden, the famed Notre Dame Horseman who later became NFL President. It also evokes the legacies of Michigan State's Don Coleman and Harvard's Barry Wood. These individuals represent the rich tapestry of football history connected to this date.

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EVENTDAY | May 04 | WHO WAS THE NOTRE DAME HORSEMAN THAT SAVED THE SEASON IN THE 1925 ROSE BOWL?
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EVENTDAY | May 04

"Elmer Layden From Football Horseman to NFL President"

Elmer Layden's football career can be summarized in three distinct chapters: his playing days as a bruising fullback for Notre Dame (1922-1925), his role as a College Coach (1925-1941), and his later role as the executive of the NFL.
May 4, 1903—Davenport, Iowa—Elmer Layden, the famous Notre Dame fullback from 1922 to 1924, was born. The National Football Foundation has a really good bio on Layden that says he was one of the famed Fighting Irish Four Horsemen...

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Orville Mulligan: Sports Writer
We invite you to take a ride through 1920's sports history in the audio drama that takes the listener through the sounds and legendary events of the era through the eyes of a young newspaper journalist. You will feel like you were there! Brought to you by Number 80 Productions and Pigskin Dispatch _________________________

Sports Jersey Dispatch
If you like remembering players of the NFL by their numbers then you may also enjoy going uniform number by number in othre team sports as well. We have it for you on our other website in baseball, basketball, hockey and more on the Sports Jersey Dispatch. _________________________