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.
November 17 - The Heidi Game Anniversary
Football History | November 17 - The Heidi Game Anniversary
The 1922 Rose Bowl
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November 17 - The Heidi Game Anniversary
n American football, the Heidi Game refers to a famous American Football League (AFL) game between the New York Jets and the Oakland Raiders, played on Novem... — www.youtube.com
Sunday night, November 17, 1968, was a night of football excitement. The New York Jets and the Oakland Raiders were locked in a fierce battle on NBC. With just over a minute left in the fourth quarter, the Jets held a narrow 32-29 lead. As the network cut to a commercial break, fans eagerly awaited the final moments of the game, popcorn bowl in hand.
However, when the commercial break ended, the football game was nowhere to be found. Instead, the screen was filled with the image of Heidi, a children's movie. Fans were left bewildered and frustrated. In the pre-internet era, there was no way to quickly find out what had happened. The only source of information was the local newspaper, which would report the shocking outcome the next day.
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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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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