To compete in the Olympic Games, an athlete has to be one of the best at his or her event not only in their nation but in the world. It takes years of dedication and sacrifice to reach the highest levels of international sport. Even then, it’s not a guarantee whether the athlete will succeed against other Olympic competitors. That wasn’t the case for Ollie … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Ollie Matson (Story)
Arizona Cardinals History
What Happened To Levi Brown? (Story)
Big Levi Brown could have been the X-factor who helped the woebegone Arizona Cardinals become postseason contenders for years on end. The Cardinals passed up future Pro Bowlers Adrian Peterson, Marshawn Lynch, Patrick Willis, and Darrelle Revis and made Levi Brown the fifth overall selection of the 2007 NFL Draft. Instead of becoming a perennial Pro Bowler, … [Read more...] about What Happened To Levi Brown? (Story)
The Life And Career Of Andre Wadsworth (Story)
Had knee injuries not derailed Andre Wadsworth's once-promising NFL career, he would have been one of the best pass rushers in Arizona Cardinals franchise history. Although Wadsworth had a decent rookie season in 1998, his knee issues slowed him down considerably in his next two pro football seasons. He became a shadow of the dominating player he once was with … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Andre Wadsworth (Story)
What Happened To Larry Fitzgerald? (Story)
Larry Fitzgerald was one of the greatest wide receivers not only in the franchise history of the Arizona Cardinals but also in the history of the National Football League. Fitzgerald learned the ropes of the gridiron from greats such as Randy Moss and Barry Sanders when he was a Minnesota Vikings ball boy in high school. Fitzgerald took those lessons to heart, … [Read more...] about What Happened To Larry Fitzgerald? (Story)
The Life And Career Of Jake Plummer (Complete Story)
Jake 'The Snake" Plummer's tenure with the Arizona Cardinals from 1997 to 2002 was mired in mediocrity. During that span, Plummer had a propensity for throwing more picks than touchdowns. Consequently, the Cardinals were a mediocre bunch who barely tasted postseason football. Fortunately, Plummer received a second lease on life when he signed with the Denver … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Jake Plummer (Complete Story)