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 14 Football History
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The 1922 Rose Bowl
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Greatest Pro Team
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March 14 Football History
Football History | On This Gridiron Day March 14: Where did the Texas term, Hook Em Horns Come From? We have the story! — pigskindispatch.com
March 14th, a date often overlooked, holds within its 24 hours a hidden tapestry of American football's evolution. Whispers of pivotal decisions, strategic maneuvers, and the forging of legacies linger in the air. This day, like a secret handshake, connects eras of the sport, binding past glories to present-day reverence.
Beneath the surface of this seemingly ordinary date lie the echoes of extraordinary feats. The footsteps of legendary figures, whose names resonate through the halls of the Hall of Fame, mark this day as a celebration of athletic brilliance. It’s a day where the birth of giants is commemorated, and the seeds of future dynasties are subtly sown.
Imagine the quiet hum of locker rooms, the tension of boardroom negotiations, and the roar of stadiums long past. March 14th has witnessed them all, harboring moments that shifted the very axis of the game. It's a date that whispers of unexpected trades, game-changing rule alterations, and the rise of individuals who defied expectations. This day, shrouded in the subtle magic of football's rich history, invites us to explore its hidden narratives, its untold stories, and its enduring impact on the sport we love.
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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