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
Hail Mary Heroes and Gridiron Legends: Why October 23 is a Touchdown in Football History! Get ready to celebrate a colossal day in American football history! October 23 is packed with iconic moments, from the birth of enduring Hall of Famers to the surprising genesis of one of the game’s biggest stars. Did you know
October 17, 1957 – Houston, Texas – Steve McMichael, the top-notch defensive end, was born. Steve played his college football at the University of Texas and was selected as a unanimous first-team All-American after the 1979 season. As the footballfoundation.org website describes, Steve graduated as the school’s all-time leader in career tackles (369) and sacks
On October 10, 1922, Mervin “Merv” Pregulman was born in Lansing, Michigan. His football career spanned the golden age of “Iron Men” and was interrupted by heroic military service during World War II. College Career and Accolades Pregulman was a paragon of versatility for the University of Michigan Wolverines from 1941 to 1943, playing under
October 7, 1976 – was the birth anniversary of Charles Woodson, a cornerback from the University of Michigan. The footballfoundation.org website informs us that Woodson is the only primarily defensive player to have ever won the Heisman Trophy. Woodson was a two-time First-Team All-American player for the Wolverines and played on the 1997 Michigan National
October 5, 1958 – Ken Margerum was a two-time Consensus All-American wide receiver from Stanford University. When he graduated in 1980, Margerum was the all-time leader in Cardinal history with 41 receptions for 2,430 yards and 30 touchdowns, per the National Football Foundation’s website. Ken was a 1980 Second-Team Academic All-American and tied a Pac-10