October 8 Football History

October 8th has witnessed a number of significant events in the history of American football, from the birth of legendary players to the broadcast of historic games.

One of the most notable events in NFL history occurred on October 8, 1950, when the Pittsburgh Steelers fell the Cleveland Browns in their 1st ever meeting. This game marked the beginning of one of the NFL's most storied rivalries, a rivalry that continues to captivate fans to this day.

In addition to the birth of the Steelers-Browns rivalry, October 8th has also seen the birth of several legendary football players. Cotton Warburton, a Pro Football Hall of Famer, was born on this date in 1910. Warburton was a star running back for the Chicago Bears and the Washington Redskins, and he is considered one of the greatest players of his era.

Another significant event in NFL history occurred on October 8, 1921, when the first-ever radio broadcast of a college football game took place. The game was between the University of Pittsburgh and the University of West Virginia, and it was broadcast over KDKA, the first commercial radio station in the United States. The broadcast was a huge success, and it helped to popularize college football across the country.