Bill Bates has the kind of origin story NFL fans love. He was a long shot to make it as a professional football player as an undrafted free agent in 1983. The Dallas Cowboys took a chance and signed Bates after a successful college career at Tennessee. It couldn’t have worked out any better … [Read More...] about The Life And Career Of Bill Bates (Story)
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The Life And Career Of Tim Brown (Story)
Tim Brown is living proof that good athletic talent can be found anywhere. In three years as a prep star, Brown’s high school … [Read More...] about The Life And Career Of Tim Brown (Story)
The Life And Career Of Ted Ginn Jr. (Story)
Not every athlete is fortunate to have a parent who is a successful coach and local legend. It’s even more rare for that same parent … [Read More...] about The Life And Career Of Ted Ginn Jr. (Story)
The Life And Career Of Brian Westbrook (Story)
Not every NFL running back is adept at running the ball and catching passes. That’s why those who do both well are considered a … [Read More...] about The Life And Career Of Brian Westbrook (Story)
The Life And Career Of Dave Meggett (Story)
In 1989, the New York Giants were two seasons removed from playing in and winning Super Bowl XXI. Following their victory, New York … [Read More...] about The Life And Career Of Dave Meggett (Story)
The Life And Career Of Thurman Thomas (Story)
In the 1988 NFL Draft, the Buffalo Bills got a steal when they selected Oklahoma State University running back Thurman Thomas in the second round. After arriving in Buffalo, Thomas immediately became … [Read More...] about The Life And Career Of Thurman Thomas (Story)
The Life And Career Of Ken Norton Jr. (Story)
Ken Norton Jr. didn’t have what some might call a normal upbringing. His father, Ken Norton Sr., was one of the best heavyweight boxers in the world from the 1960s until the early 1980s. Norton Jr. … [Read More...] about The Life And Career Of Ken Norton Jr. (Story)
The Life And Career Of Phil Simms (Story)
On January 25, 1987, New York Giants quarterback Phil Simms had a day for the ages. While leading New York to a 39-20 victory over the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XXI, Simms set a game record with a … [Read More...] about The Life And Career Of Phil Simms (Story)
The Life And Career Of Bryan Cox (Story)
As an NFL player, Bryan Cox was a contrast in personality. Off the field, he was affable, generous, kind, and a loving father and husband. On the field, Cox was a Tasmanian Devil who cursed like a … [Read More...] about The Life And Career Of Bryan Cox (Story)
The Life And Career Of Bert Jones (Story)
Long before Peyton Manning took the Indianapolis Colts to Super Bowl glory, Bert Jones was considered the savior of the franchise. After a memorable college career at LSU, “The Ruston Rifle” was drafted … [Read More...] about The Life And Career Of Bert Jones (Story)