The NFL of the 1920s was a lot different than the NFL today. When the league was in its infancy, college stars who were household names largely bypassed the NFL after graduation. It was common knowledge that better money could be found elsewhere. Those that did play were a collection of castoffs, vagabonds, glory seekers, and characters. However, they were … [Read more...] about The Life and Career Of Johnny “Blood” McNally (Complete Story)
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The Heroic Life And Tragic Death Of Pat Tillman (Complete Story)
When watching the highlights of football games, we frequently hear the word “hero.” A player makes a game saving tackle, interception, catch, or scores the winning points and he is called a ‘hero’ for his exploits. Unfortunately, the word is used so much that it carries little meaning. The hero designation should instead be reserved for those who actually … [Read more...] about The Heroic Life And Tragic Death Of Pat Tillman (Complete Story)
The Life And Career Of Safety Chuck Cecil (Complete Story)
In the NFL, it helps if your team has a talented secondary. It’s even better if the team has someone who can both cover receivers and lay down the boom on ball carriers. That player can set the tone for how opposing offenses game plan. If offensive players have to constantly keep one eye on this player, it pulls them out of their comfort zone and leads to … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Safety Chuck Cecil (Complete Story)
The Life And Career Of George Blanda (Complete Story)
For the past 21 seasons, Tom Brady has set the standard for modern quarterback play. He has won seven Super Bowls with two different teams and been named the NFL’s MVP three times. Although he is 43, Brady has said many times that he hopes to play until he is 45. That would be impressive as most pro athletes (if they’re lucky) find their peak in their … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of George Blanda (Complete Story)
The Life And Career Of Jim Thorpe (Complete Story)
In the modern era of athletics it is widely believed that, the more sports one plays, the better all-around athlete that person is. Thus, it is no surprise to read about young prep stars playing multiple sports while in high school. However, except for the very rare circumstances, those same prep stars are forced to focus on their primary sport in college. It … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Jim Thorpe (Complete Story)
