George Halas

September 19, 2019 0

George Halas got involved in professional football 100 years ago this week. On September 17, 1920, the Decatur Staleys — with Halas as their representative…

Big Ten Conference

September 16, 2019 0

The Big Ten is the oldest Division I collegiate athletic conference in the United States. On January 11, 1895, then-Purdue University president, James H. Smart,…

Today we examine the tallest players, by position, in pro football history. Quarterback.: Dan McGwire, 6’8”.  A first-round pick [16th overall] of the Seattle Seahawks in…

Stickum

August 14, 2019 0

Following the 1980 season, the NFL owners voted to ban the use of foreign substances such as Stickum.  It was not good news for Oakland…

Hank Stram

July 24, 2019 0

Hank Stram was the greatest coach in the history of the American Football League. One of pro football’s most colorful, innovative and creative minds, Stram…