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