On September 23rd, the gridiron has delivered some of football’s most unforgettable moments. This date in history has seen everything from a franchise-defining injury that launched a dynasty to record-shattering performances by some of the game’s biggest stars. From the college ranks to the NFL, September 23rd is a day of monumental upsets, dramatic comebacks,

September 23, 1918 – George “Sonny” Franck was a former halfback from the University of Minnesota.  The 1940 Golden Gopher offensive weapons of  Sonny, along with College Football Hall of Fame inductee Bruce Smith and All-American fullback Bill Daley, were a part of a backfield trio that is considered to be one of the best