The game of American football is filled with strategy, legendary figures, great teams, and amazing events that have created euphoria in fandom. We celebrate the game and its people. Here are some items of interest that capture the spirit of the gridiron.
March 12 Football History
Football History | March 12 Football History
The 1922 Rose Bowl
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Greatest Pro Team
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March 12 Football History
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March 12th, a seemingly ordinary date, holds a unique resonance within the heart of American football history. This day, nestled within a month of burgeoning spring, serves as a subtle yet significant marker on the gridiron calendar. While the roar of the stadium may be distant, March echoes with the quiet reverence of past glories.
This period becomes a time for reflection, a moment to acknowledge the enduring legacies forged on sun-drenched fields and beneath stadium lights. It's a month where the contributions of iconic players and the triumphs of legendary teams are revisited, their stories retold and their impact reaffirmed.
Furthermore, March holds a special connection to the hallowed halls of football's elite. It marks the birthdays of those who have transcended the game, whose names are etched into the annals of the sport. Their journeys, their dedication, and their extraordinary achievements are celebrated, ensuring that their influence continues to inspire generations of football enthusiasts. March, in its quiet way, keeps the spirit of American football alive.
Preserving Gridiron History in a New Way!
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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!
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Gridiron Legacy: Pro Football's Missing Origin Story
Author Gregg Ficery tells the story of the beginnings of Pro Football through the pro football career of his Great Grandfather, Bob Shiring
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Sports History Network
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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 other team sports as well. We have it for you on our other website in baseball, basketball, hockey and more on the Sports Jersey Dispatch.
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Bears versus Cardinals: The NFL's Oldest Rivalry
Author Joe Ziemba the master historian of football in Chicago has released another beauty. It is titled Bears versus Cardinals: The NFL's Oldest Rivalry.
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