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
January 9, 1934 – Montgomery, Alabama – The stellar quarterback from the University of Alabama, Bart Starr, was born. Bart was a 17th-round draft pick by the Green Bay Packers in 1956, according to his bio on the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s website. His remarkable career in the NFL lasted 16 years, during which
The Vagabond Halfback: The Colorful Career of Johnny “Blood” McNally John Victor McNally Jr., later universally known as Johnny Blood, was born on November 27, 1903, in New Richmond, Wisconsin. His colorful life and extraordinary athletic talent made him one of the early NFL’s most fascinating and impactful figures. College Career McNally’s collegiate career was
September 28, 1935 – Lou Michaels was a former tackle from the University of Kentucky in the seasons of 1955 through 1957. Michaels was a wide-line player, as well as the team’s kicker and punter. In both his junior and senior seasons, Lou was voted as a consensus All-American at a time when only 11
Today, for September 1, we are going to talk about a bit of action that happened down in Junction, Texas. Some NCAA records, firsts that occurred in Baltimore and Carolina, an Appalachian State upset, as well as some big legends of the game, especially a couple from Miami who are celebrating today in just a
December 23, 1935 – Louisville, Kentucky – Paul Hornung, the legendary Notre Dame halfback, was born. According to the NFF, Hornung, who was also known as the “Golden Boy,” was a two-time All-America selection in 1955 and 1956. His heroics in the 1955 game against Iowa included a drive to tie the score late on