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.
May 12
May 12 | This Day in American Football History
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.
- HASHTAGS: #May12 #Football
- EVENTDAY: May 12
- PODCAST: Football
"A New Gridiron Venue"
Last updated 📅 2025-05-12
May 12, 1966 - St Louis' Busch Stadium opens; Braves lose to Cards 4-3 in 12 innings. The St. Louis Football Cardinals played in Busch Stadium from 1966 through 1985.
"Rise of the Umpire in American Football"
Last updated 📅 2025-05-12
May 12, 1892—The Rules Convention adopted a rule, among other things, that the Umpire could warn any person coaching from the sidelines, and the second offense would have the offender watch the rest of the game "behind the ropes" or away from the field of play and with other spectators.
"Echoes of Glory: Unveiling May 12th's Football Footprints"
May 12th marks a convergence of significant events in American football history. It celebrates the birthdates of gridiron legends who achieved Hall of Fame status, and highlights the impactful careers of players who left indelible marks on the sport. From Princeton's dominant guard Art Wheeler to North Carolina's record-breaking rusher Don McCauley, this day connects the early days of the game to more recent eras of college football brilliance.
"Don McCauley Tar Heel Legendary Rusher"
Last updated 📅 2025-05-12
May 12, 1949, in Worcester, Massachusetts, Don McCauley established himself as a phenomenal all-around offensive threat during his time at the University of North Carolina.
"Joe Cichy a North Dakota State College Football Hall of Fame Legend"
Last updated 📅 2024-05-12
Born May 12, 1948, in Fargo, North Dakota, Joe Cichy established a remarkable football legacy rooted in his stellar collegiate career at North Dakota State University (NDSU). A hometown product of Fargo, North Dakota, where he quarterbacked Shanley High School, Cichy transitioned to NDSU, initially as a backup quarterback in 1968.
"Harold Davis and His College Football Hall of Fame Career"
Last updated 📅 2024-05-12
Born May 12, 1934, in Youngstown, Ohio, was Harold Davis the quarterback from 1953 to 1956 at Westminster College in Pennsylvania. What a stud player Davis was for the Westminster Titans as he led the program to the great success of undefeated seasons in 1953, 1955 and 1956 to post an overall record of 27-1-1 per the National Football Foundation.
"Art Wheeler Princeton Legend"
Last updated 📅 2024-05-12
May 12, 1872, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Art Wheeler became a vital component of the Princeton University football program during the nascent stages of the sport.
Proud to Support The Professional Football Researchers Association
To learn more about joining the go to The Official PFRA Website.
_________________________
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.
_________________________