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 Giants Legend Hap Moran
Football History | The Giants Legend Hap Moran
The 1922 Rose Bowl
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The Giants Legend Hap Moran
Hap Moran was a force to be reckoned with on the gridiron. This video explores the life and career of the versatile halfback who left his mark on the New Yor... — www.youtube.com
In the annals of New York Giants' history, many names echo with gridiron glory. Yet, few embodied the early spirit of professional football quite like Hap Moran. Born Francis Dale Moran in 1901, this halfback carved his legacy not through flashy headlines, but through sheer versatility and relentless drive. From his explosive runs with the Frankford Yellow Jackets to his record-setting seasons with the Giants, Hap Moran's career mirrored the nascent energy of the NFL itself. This essay delves into the remarkable journey of this under-sung legend, exploring his impact on the game and his enduring place within the Giants' storied tradition.
We take the opportunity to review Hap's football career using his stats and the information Hap's son Mike Moran provided a few years ago.
Celebrating the 100th season of the New York Football Giants by preserving the people, teams, and events that made them special, this is part 17 of the NYG-100 celebration.
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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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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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