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May 4 On This Gridiron Day

Uncover gridiron legends celebrated on May 4th! "On This Gridiron Day" dives into football...

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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 04: Who was the Notre Dame Horseman that saved the Season..., Don Coleman Michigan State Football Legend, Wayne Harris Former Star Center of the Razorbacks, Barry Wood Harvard Legend, Elmer Layden From Football Horseman to NFL President

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.

  • CFL JERSEY: Number 55
  • EVENTDAY: May 04
  • FOOTBALL MONTH: May History
  • FOOTBALL NAME: Barry Wood, Don Coleman, Elmer Layden, Four Horsemen of Notre Dame, Wayne Harris
  • FOOTBALL POSITION: NFL Commissioner, Center, Fullback, Linebacker, Quarterback, Tackle
  • FOOTBALL TEAM: Arkansas Razorbacks, Calgary Stampeders, Harvard Crimson, Michigan State Spartans, Notre Dame Fighting Irish
  • NCAAF JERSEY: Number 05, Number 52, Number 55, Number 78
  • PODCAST: Football
  • SPORTS: Canadian Football Hall of Fame, College Football Hall of Fame, College Football, Football
  • HASHTAGS: #Number55 #May04 #MayHistory #BarryWood #DonColeman #ElmerLayden #FourHorsemenofNotreDame #WayneHarris #NFLCommissioner #Center #Fullback #Linebacker #Quarterback #Tackle #ArkansasRazorbacks #CalgaryStampeders #HarvardCrimson #MichiganStateSpartans #NotreDameFightingIrish #Number05 #Number52 #Number78 #Football #CanadianFootballHallofFame #CollegeFootballHallofFame #CollegeFootball
EVENTDAY | May 04 | "WHO WAS THE NOTRE DAME HORSEMAN THAT SAVED THE SEASON IN THE 1925 ROSE BOWL?"
  • HASHTAGS: #May04 #Football
  • EVENTDAY: May 04
  • PODCAST: Football
EVENTDAY | May 04

"Don Coleman Michigan State Football Legend"

Don Edwin Coleman was born in Ponca City, Oklahoma on May 4, 1928. He became a celebrated figure in college football as a standout tackle for Michigan State University from 1949 to 1951.
✦ College Career Don Coleman's journey to Michigan State was unique. His family moved to Flint, Michigan, where he attended Flint Central High School. Initially, he was a talented swimmer and trumpet player...

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