On October 31, 1872, in Glenbane, County Tipperary, Ireland, the world welcomed James Hogan, a man whose hard-hitting style on the gridiron contrasted with the ever-present smile on his face. Hogan was so instrumental to the morale and success of the Yale University football program that his own classmates affectionately nicknamed him “Yale.” This tackle

On October 30, 1967, in San Marcos, Texas, Ty Detmer, who would become one of the most decorated passers in collegiate history, was born. Want an interesting fact? This BYU legend once held a stunning 59 NCAA records—a testament to his incredible production and ability to rewrite the record books during his college career. Detmer

Most linebackers are tough, a characteristic the position requires for success. Some backers, though, are more rugged than others, as is the case with the subject of this post, who once wrestled a bear! On October 30, 1950, future football legend Jim LeClair was born in St. Paul, Minnesota. LeClair was known for his legendary

On October 29, 1881, a legend was born in Phillipsburg, New Jersey: John DeWitt. While many know him as an Olympic silver medalist in the hammer throw, his football exploits at Princeton University are the stuff of legend, earning him a place among the sport’s all-time greats. Even the “Father of American Football,” Walter Camp,

James Preston “Jim” Weatherall was born on October 26, 1929, in Graham, Texas. As a dominant two-way tackle, Weatherall anchored the offensive and defensive lines of one of college football’s greatest dynasties before embarking on a professional career that spanned two countries and multiple leagues. He was a versatile “ironman” whose skill set included blocking,