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March 26 Current Day: March 27^❌ March 28

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Step onto the gridiron of history as we explore significant football moments occurring on this calendar date. From the foundational days of college play to crucial developments in the professional leagues, this date marks key milestones, player legacies, and pivotal events shaping the game we know today.

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College HOF

"Randall Cunningham The Dual Threat QB that Started a Trend"

Last updated 📅 2025-03-27

Randall Wade Cunningham Sr. was born on March 27, 1963, in Santa Barbara, California. A dynamic and electrifying quarterback, Cunningham left an indelible mark on the NFL with his exceptional athleticism and playmaking ability, primarily during his tenures with the Philadelphia Eagles and Minnesota Vikings.

College Career Cunningham attended the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), where he showcased his versatility. While primarily known for his quarterbacking prowess later in his career, Cunningham earned national recognition as a punter for the UNLV Rebels...

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Football History

"Midland Mayhem: Students Want to Abolish Football Program"

Last updated 📅 2025-03-27

1969 - A report that the Student Council at Midland Lutheran College in Fremont, Nebraska, was proposing to abolish the school's football program was laughable, according to then-head football coach Max Kitzelman. " I think it was humorous. Nothing will come of it. I could be surprised.

The proposal proposed redirecting the funds allocated to the Midland gridiron program to other athletic activities. Kitzelman thought this was laughable because the Council did not poll the student body before making the proposal, and the offer was premature...

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EventDay

"March 27 American Football Historical Events"

March 27 might seem like an ordinary day in respect to American football, but beneath its surface lies a rich football history filled with impactful players who defied expectations and events that will entertain and intrigue, from one of the best centers to have ever played college or pro football to a story of a college program's suspension, NFL record attendance, and even students who wanted to ban football.

This list dives deep into the careers of the greatest NFL stars who donned the gear with distinction. Get ready to discover a diverse group of gridiron greats. Step onto the hallowed gridiron of history and peer into the annals of March 27th. This seemingly ordinary date on the calendar holds within its twenty-four hours a collection of moments that have subtly, yet significantly, shaped the landscape of American football. Imagine the silent turning points, the nascent beginnings, and the echoes of greatness that have marked this particular day. It's a date where the destinies of future legends may have been unknowingly set in motion, and the trajectories of iconic teams could have subtly shifted. Consider the possibility of pivotal decisions made behind closed doors, the quiet signings that would later ignite stadiums, or perhaps the very first breaths taken by individuals who would go on to etch their names into the sport's most prestigious halls...

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Football History

"NFL Attendance Record Set 2000"

Last updated 📅 2025-03-27

March 27, 2000 - The NFL officials announced that the 1999 season was the first time paid attendance reached an average of over 65,000 fans per game. It was also the first time in the League's history that paid attendance reached over 20 million for all games in a single season.

The figures showed that the NFL audience was growing, which would lead to more expansion and television revenue.

Football History

"Minnesata Golden Gophers Football Program Sanctioned 1991"

Last updated 📅 2025-03-27

March 27, 1991 - The NCAA banned the University of Minnesota Golden Gophers football program from postseason play in 1992. In an article he did for the Chicago Tribune, Ed Sherman tells the tale of the incident quite well.

A former University of Minnesota administrator, Luther Darville, started the practice way back in 1982 of handing out cash to football players. Others in the Minnesota program caught him red-handed in 1988 and stopped the practice with consequences...

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College HOF

"Herb Stein From Farmer to Pro Football Star"

Last updated 📅 2025-03-27

Born March 27, 1898 - Warren, Ohio - The prolific University of Pittsburgh interior lineman, Herb Stein.

His football career got off to an auspicious start when, as a boy, his strict farming father would not allow him to play ball as he had chores to do. After some conversations and an event where the whole Warren High School football team showed up to the Stein farm to help with tasks so that Herb and his brother Russ could find time to practice and play, the elder Stein allowed football to be played...

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College HOF

"Alex Agase Hall of Fame Guard/Linebacker of the Illini, Browns, Colts & more"

Last updated 📅 2025-03-27

Alexander Arrasi Agase was born in Chicago, Illinois, on March 27, 1922. His distinguished career encompassed collegiate stardom, professional championships, and leadership as a college head coach, leaving an indelible mark on American football.

College Career Agase's collegiate career began at the University of Illinois, where he quickly established himself as a dominant right guard starting in 1941. His exceptional play earned him his first All-American selection in 1942...

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College HOF

"Malcolm Kutner Star Texas Longhorn and Chicago Cardinal End"

Last updated 📅 2025-03-27

Born March 27, 1921, in Dallas, Texas, Malcolm Kutner established himself as a dominant force in both college and professional football. His athletic prowess was evident early on, showcasing his talents across multiple sports.

College Career: Kutner was a standout end at the University of Texas from 1939 to 1941. At 6'2" and 190 pounds, he possessed an impressive combination of size, agility, and exceptional leaping ability...

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