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,
The Undisputed GOAT Number: Ranking the Best NFL Players to Ever Wear No. 12 For certain jersey numbers in the NFL, the debate for the greatest player is fierce, but then there’s No. 12. This iconic number is essentially reserved for gridiron royalty, a select fraternity of legendary quarterbacks whose dominance spans over five decades.
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
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
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