There was a reason Mark Bavaro was nicknamed “Rambo.” The former All-Pro tight end had an uncanny resemblance to actor Sylvester Stallone, who played Vietnam veteran John Rambo in the Rambo franchise. Bavaro was also similar in build to Stallone, though Bavaro’s bulk was due to the physical position he played. During his nine-year career, Bavaro won two Super … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Mark Bavaro (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 football team won all of four games. That didn’t stop Notre Dame and a host of other big-name schools from recruiting him. Brown chose to become a member of the Fighting Irish, and in 1987, he became the first true wide receiver to win … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Tim Brown (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 150.9 completion percentage. Remarkably, only three of his 25 passes fell incomplete and Simms was named … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Phil Simms (Story)
The Life And Career Of Bill Parcells (Story)
The New York Giants were frequently one of the best organizations in the NFL from the franchise’s inception in 1925 through the 1963 season. During that span, New York appeared in the NFL Championship game 15 times and won the contest four times. After 1963, the Giants went through a rough patch and only made it to the postseason once in the next 20 years. In … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Bill Parcells (Story)
The Life And Career Of Eric Green (Complete Story)
For the longest time, NFL tight ends were nothing more than glorified blockers who caught an occasional pass. There were exceptions through the decades, but old school tight ends were not always the weapons like they are in the modern game. As offensive football has progressed, the position has become one of large, nimble athletes who are capable of outracing … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Eric Green (Complete Story)