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 First NFL Controversy Examined
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The 1922 Rose Bowl
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The First NFL Controversy Examined
In the modern world of sports, controversy always seems to be brewing. Professional football has its share. Some arguments over 100 years old in the NFL are ... — www.youtube.com
The NFL, with its passionate fans and high-stakes games, is no stranger to controversy. But did you know the league's first major controversy stretches back to its very early days? The 1921 NFL Championship, shrouded in accusations and a sense of injustice, remains a hotly debated topic even a century later.
Was a dominant team robbed of their rightful title? Did a loophole in the rules lead to a questionable champion? Join us as we untangle the truth behind the 1921 NFL Championship controversy. We'll delve into the events that unfolded, the accusations that flew, and the lasting impact it had on the young professional football league. This is a story of ambition, heartbreak, and the fight for football supremacy – a story that will leave you questioning everything you thought you knew about the NFL's beginnings.
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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Sports Jersey Dispatch
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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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