From record-setting interceptions to legendary quarterbacks dueling under the lights, September 24th has a unique place in football history. It’s the date that witnessed everything from the very first NFL night game in 1930 to Deion Sanders’ two-sport escapades and a massive player protest in 2017. Join us as we explore how this single day

September 24, 1941 – John Mackey was a 6-foot-2-inch 224 224-pound tight end from Syracuse University. The Prototype Tight End College Career John Mackey was a two-sport star at Syracuse University, playing both football and basketball. He was a dominant force on the gridiron, where he was a key two-way player for the Orange. As a