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
There are many stories of how star collegiate football players took what they learned on the gridiron, along with their educations, and went on to bigger and better things. None is more prevalent than what this young man from BYU accomplished. Gifford Nielsen was born on October 25, 1954, in Provo, Utah. Nicknamed “The Mormon
October 24, 1926- Marshall, Texas – Quarterback great, Yelbertron Abraham Tittle was born. Y. A. Tittle played collegiately at Louisiana State University. He joined the Colts in the AAFC and was that league’s Rookie of the Year in 1950. When the Colts disbanded before the start of the 1951 season, Tittle joined the San Francisco
The NFL’s Ultimate Backup: Earl Morrall’s Championship Career May 17, 1934, Muskegon, Michigan, U.S., marked the beginning of the life of Earl Morrall, a man whose football career would become a testament to longevity, versatility, and the invaluable role of a veteran backup quarterback. College Career: Morrall was a multi-sport star at Michigan State University,
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
December 6, 1921 – Waukegan, Illinois – Otto Graham, the great signal caller for the 1941 to ’43 Northwestern Wildcats, came into this world. According to the National Football Foundation, Graham was well-rounded, having been named All-America in football in 1943 and in basketball in 1944. Otto also won two letters in baseball and excelled