The Frankford Yellow Jackets may be a footnote in modern NFL history, but they represent the hard-scrabble origins of professional football in Philadelphia, predating the Eagles by more than a decade. Based on the new book, Frankford Yellow Jackets: Philadelphia’s First NFL Team by Brian Michael and Andrew Weiker, this is the story of a

From First Passes to Rushing Records: October 27 is Football History Gold! 🏈 Ready for a single day packed with gridiron milestones? October 27 delivered historic moments, from the first documented professional football pass completion way back in 1906 to the births of legends like defensive pioneer Bill George and SMU star Kyle Rote. This

For many reasons, the 1932 season may have been a low point for the NFL. The Great Depression was in full swing, affecting the revenue of member franchises due to dwindling ticket sales as many people could barely scrape together enough coin to eat, let alone attend a football game. The League dropped to its

Offensive Line Greats and Early Legends: The Football History of October 19 October 19 is a date dedicated to the unsung heroes of the trenches, celebrating the birthdays of two College Football Hall of Fame offensive linemen! We honor the birth of Jim Dombrowski (born 1963), the unanimous All-American tackle from Virginia who became a

Coaching Geniuses, Franchise Icons, and Defensive Giants: The Football History of October 17 October 17 marks an extraordinary triple celebration of football royalty, featuring three Hall of Famers! We celebrate the birth of revolutionary coach Don Coryell (born 1924), the “Air Coryell” pioneer and one of the most influential offensive minds ever. We also honor

From Gridiron Immortals to Modern Workhorses: The Legacy of NFL Jersey Number 26 The number 26 boasts a uniquely rich history, featuring not one, but two Pro Football Hall of Fame defensive backs in Rod Woodson and Herb Adderley—legends who defined excellence and versatility in the secondary. Woodson, one of the greatest defensive players of