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.
The Day Jim Thorpe Dies
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The Day Jim Thorpe Dies
March 28, 1953 - The Sports world loses one of history’s most outstanding athletes as Jim Thorpe passes away at the age of 65 years old in Lomita, California. Thorpe most famously won Gold in the 1912 Olympic games, but they were stripped of them due to playing a bit of minor league baseball in 1910 ( See our January 26 post).
They posthumously returned the medals to Thorpe’s credit in 1983. (See our January 18 post) But his football prowess is what we most remember this legend for. ( Visit our May 28 blog article on the subject)
The Native American played famously for Pop Warner at the Carlisle Indian Industrial School. When the early NFL formed, Thorpe became the American Professional Football Association’s first president. As we know, the APFA later changed its name to the NFL. As a pro football player, Jim played for the Canton Bulldogs, Cleveland Indians, Oorang Indians, Rock Island Independents, and New York Giants.
They posthumously returned the medals to Thorpe’s credit in 1983. (See our January 18 post) But his football prowess is what we most remember this legend for. ( Visit our May 28 blog article on the subject)
The Native American played famously for Pop Warner at the Carlisle Indian Industrial School. When the early NFL formed, Thorpe became the American Professional Football Association’s first president. As we know, the APFA later changed its name to the NFL. As a pro football player, Jim played for the Canton Bulldogs, Cleveland Indians, Oorang Indians, Rock Island Independents, and New York Giants.
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Orville Mulligan: Sports Writer
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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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