November 1 Football History
Darin 🗓️ November 1: From Jim Brown’s 5 TDs to the Birth of the Saints November...
College Football Hall of Fame
“Harder, Yale!”: James Hogan, the Irish Tackle Who Embodied Bulldog Spirit
On October 31, 1872, in Glenbane, County Tipperary, Ireland, the world welcomed James Hogan, a...
The Cannon and the Cannonball: Ty Detmer, College Football’s Record King
On October 30, 1967, in San Marcos, Texas, Ty Detmer, who would become one of...
The Bear-Wrestling Linebacker: Jim LeClair’s Undeniable Dominance
Most linebackers are tough, a characteristic the position requires for success. Some backers, though, are...
Two-Time Captain, Olympic Contender: The Athletic Legacy of Leroy “Lee” Mercer
Leroy “Lee” Mercer, born on October 30, 1888, in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, was an athletic...
From Gridiron Glory to Olympic Silver: The Unstoppable John DeWitt
On October 29, 1881, a legend was born in Phillipsburg, New Jersey: John DeWitt. While...
The Golden Sooner: Jim Weatherall, Oklahoma’s Lineman Legend
James Preston “Jim” Weatherall was born on October 26, 1929, in Graham, Texas. As a...
Shot Putter to Shot Caller: The Multi-Sport Legend of Sam Francis
Harrison Samuel “Sam” Francis was born on October 26, 1913, in Dunbar, Nebraska. He is...
Dome Patrol Dynamo: The Electrifying Career of Pat Swilling
Pat Swilling was born on October 25, 1964, in Toccoa, Georgia, and quickly established a...
The Mormon Rifle: Gifford Nielsen’s BYU Legacy
There are many stories of how star collegiate football players took what they learned on...