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
October 13, 1962, Starkville, Mississippi. Jerry Rice was a wide receiver from Mississippi Valley State. An article on biography.com informs the reader that Jerry Rice earned All-America honors and set 18 Division I-AA records while at Mississippi Valley State. The Pro Football Hall of Fame states that the San Francisco 49ers drafted Rice in the
From Single-Wing Tailback to Super Bowl QB: The Enduring Grit of Billy Kilmer William “Billy” Orland Kilmer Jr., born September 5, 1939, in Topeka, Kansas, carved out an improbable 18-season professional career defined by versatility, leadership, and grit. His journey began in the last days of college football’s Single-Wing formation. College Career After a year
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
Joe Cool: The Quarterback Who Defined Clutch Born Joseph Clifford Montana Jr. on June 11, 1956, in New Eagle, Pennsylvania, Joe Montana became the gold standard for quarterback excellence and performance under pressure. College Career: Montana attended the University of Notre Dame (1974–1978), where he earned the nickname “The Comeback Kid” for his legendary fourth-quarter
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,