October 25, 1917 – Elkins, West Virginia – Former University of Pittsburgh fullback Marshall Goldberg arrived on the scene. Goldberg played for the Panthers from 1936 through 1938, and the team posted a 25-3-2 record during his tenure. In his first game with the Panthers, he rushed for 208 yards against Ohio Wesleyan and led
October 10th is a date rich in American football history, celebrating both monumental birthdays and groundbreaking records. We honor the birth of Brett Favre in 1969, the legendary Green Bay Packers gunslinger who redefined the quarterback position. This date also marks the first-ever game for the Chicago Cardinals (now Arizona Cardinals) in 1920, and a
From the roaring crowd energy of a pivotal college rivalry showdown to clutch professional plays that defied expectations, this day has seen it all. Did a future Hall of Famer launch his career? Was it an unbreakable record set in stone? Dive into the archives to relive the biggest stories, forgotten gems, and enduring football
June 11, 1902 – Willow River, Minnesota – Ernie Nevers was Stanford University’s fullback from 1923 to 1925. He was an All-American, according to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and excelled in basketball, baseball, and football. Nevers gained national attention on New Year’s Day 1925 at the Rose Bowl. Ernie and his Cardinal teammates
January 11, 1895 – Evanston, Illinois -Northwestern Quarterback Paddy Driscoll was born. In 1916, Driscoll earned All-America honors with the Wildcats. Banner image of Paddy Driscoll is courtesy of Wikimedia Commons | AD Besides Northwestern, Paddy played for the Great Lakes Naval Station team in 1918, just after World War I was concluded, according to