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The NFL’s Ultimate Backup: Earl Morrall’s Championship Career May 17, 1934, Muskegon, Michigan, U.S., marked the beginning of the life of Earl Morrall, a man whose football career would become a testament to longevity, versatility, and the invaluable role of a veteran backup quarterback. College Career: Morrall was a multi-sport star at Michigan State University,

Darin Hayes
October 1, 2025

April 5, 1883, Columbus, Ohio The Leader of the Nesser Family Ted Nesser was a football pioneer, a dominant force in the sport’s formative years. Born into a football family in Columbus, Ohio, he and his six brothers formed the core of the legendary Nesser family, a group of players whose talent and toughness were

Darin Hayes
September 18, 2025

December 28, 1904, Boone, Iowa Hap Moran: A Humble Legend of Early Pro Football For more on this legend, visit the site dedicated to his career, created by his son Mike Moran at: https://hapmoran.org/ College Career Born in Boone, Iowa, Thomas “Hap” Moran was a multi-sport athlete in high school and college. While he excelled

Darin Hayes
September 18, 2025

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

Darin Hayes
September 17, 2025

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

Darin Hayes
September 16, 2025