Ken Burrough was born July 14, 1948, in Jacksonville, Florida. A dynamic receiver who became a Houston legend and the final player to wear the iconic “00.” College Career Ken Burrough was a two-sport standout at Texas Southern University, excelling in both football and track from 1967 to 1969. As a wide receiver for the…
Born on September 16, 1954, in Greenville, Mississippi, Wilbert Montgomery became a legend for his explosive running style and was a centerpiece of the Philadelphia Eagles’ offense. College Career Wilbert Montgomery’s collegiate career at Abilene Christian University was nothing short of spectacular. As a star running back from 1973 to 1976, he became a two-time…
Check out R.L.’s excellent book of sports memoirs in the Bleacher King’s Sports Almanac: My Ticket to 30 Years of Sports History . Today, we delve into the fascinating realm of sports history through the lens of R.L. Cubit II, an author who chronicles his remarkable experiences within the world of athletics, particularly football. Our…
The next Hall of Famer having a birthday was George Blanda. He was born on September 17, 1927, and was a quarterback and place kicker in both the AFL and the NFL, and the AAFC. His career lasted 26 years, longer than any other player in history. In his final season at the ripe old…
After graduation, Killinger played professional football in the NFL with the Canton Bulldogs and the New York Giants, as well as with the first AFL’s Philadelphia Quakers. The athletic Killinger also played minor League baseball for 10 years and had a stint in the big leagues with the New York Yankees.Somehow, he also managed to…
