By Darin Hayes Touchdown Records, Tides, and the GOAT’s Birthday: The Most Electric Moments on October 13th
Mark your calendars! October 13th is one of the most explosive dates in American football history, defined by legends reaching incredible heights and last-second miracles. We celebrate the birth of Jerry Rice (born 1962), the man widely hailed as the greatest receiver of all time.
But the headlines don’t stop there: Some of American football’s most celebrated athletes were born on this day. Dive into the biggest scores, surprises, and statistical triumphs that make October 13th unforgettable!
October 13 Football History Headlines
October 13, 1996 – NY Jets Nick Lowrey breaks Jan Stenerud‘s NFL field goal record at 374. If you refer to our October 6 History Headlines, you see that Lowery tied Stenerud’s record on that day and had to wait one week to claim the crown.
October 13, 2007 – 17th College Football Holy War: Boston College beats Notre Dame 27-14 in South Bend
On October 13, 2019, during week six of the 2019 season, a handful of exciting and close games were played. The Seahawks and the Browns traded points all day, with the Seahawks getting the better of the exchange in a 32-28 final as Chris Carson rushed for 124 yards for the Hawks, while his Browns counterpart Nick Chubb put up 122 yards on the ground himself in the close game. The Washington Redskins overcame a late Dolphins charge by the score of 17-16. Adrian Peterson ran for 118 yards to help Washington seal the victory. The Atlanta Falcons put on a late charge but fell to the upstart Cardinals of Arizona 33-34. Matt Ryan was 30 of 36 passing, throwing for 356 yards and 4 scores. Meanwhile, the Cardinals’ young gun Kyler Murray was 27 of 37 in attempts, tossing 340 yards and 3 TD passes, and rushing for another 32 yards on the ground!
October 13 Football Hall of Fame Birthdays
No day encapsulates football excellence quite like October 13th, the birth date of some of the most dominant players ever to grace the field. We kick off our celebration by honoring the legendary Jerry Rice (born 1962), the undisputed G.O.A.T. of wide receivers and a Pro Football and College Football Hall of Famer. While the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Brian Dawkins also claims this day, Rice’s indelible impact on the NFL makes this day an important one for football statisticians and fans alike.
- Jerry Rice
- Brian Dawkins
Conclusion
October 13th is a date etched in football history, defining moments of legendary individual achievement and unforgettable drama. It is a day of birthdays for giants like the unquestioned wide receiver G.O.A.T., Jerry Rice. October 13th perfectly encapsulates the high-stakes thrills, record-breaking ambition, and unpredictable magic that make the sport of American football truly legendary.