Ben Donahue, Author at Pro Football History

Carson Palmer #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals throws a pass

Cincinnati Bengals History

The Life And Career Of Carson Palmer (Story)

In 2005, the Cincinnati Bengals emerged from a long stretch of bad football. That y... Ben Donahue • 7 months ago

Denver Broncos defensive back Steve Atwater competes

Denver Broncos History

The Life And Career Of Steve Atwater (Story)

On September 17, 1990, the Denver Broncos hosted the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 2.... Ben Donahue • 7 months ago

PHILADELPHIA EAGLES TIGHTEND KEITH JACKSON SHOWS WHO IS NUMBER ONE

NFL History

The Life And Career Of TE Keith Jackson (Story)

Between 1984 and 1996, Keith Jackson was consistently one of the best tight ends in colleg... Ben Donahue • 8 months ago

detailed photo of a Minnesota Vikings helmet

Minnesota Vikings History

The Life And Career Of Chuck Foreman (Story)

In the 1990s, the musical group Spin Doctors released a number of hit songs that put t... Ben Donahue • 8 months ago

Houston Oilers History

The Life And Career Of Bruce Matthews (Story)

As difficult as it is to find a franchise quarterback, it can be just as challenging f... Ben Donahue • 8 months ago

SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS RUNNING BACK ROGER CRAIG CARRIES THE FOOTBALL

NFL History

The Life And Career Of Roger Craig (Story)

As an NFL running back, Roger Craig only had three 1,000-yard rushing seasons in 11 years.... Ben Donahue • 8 months ago

Joe Klecko speaks during the 2023 Pro Football Hall of Fame

New York Jets History

The Life And Career Of Joe Klecko (Story)

In the early 1980s, the New York Jets had one of the NFL's most talented and terrifyin... Ben Donahue • 8 months ago

New Orleans Saints History

The Life And Career Of Tom Dempsey (Story)

Tom Dempsey was born without all the fingers on his right hand and no toes on his righ... Ben Donahue • 8 months ago

MIAMI DOLPHINS RUNNING BACK BERNIE PARMALEE

Miami Dolphins History

The Life And Career Of Bernie Parmalee (Story)

It’s a harsh reality that most people who dream of playing in the NFL never see those dr... Ben Donahue • 8 months ago

Hall of Fame linebacker Sam Huff waves to the crowd

New York Giants History

The Life And Career Of Sam Huff (Story)

For 13 years, Sam Huff patrolled the football field as a linebacker for the New York G... Ben Donahue • 8 months ago

WIDE RECEIVER ANDRE RISON OF THE ATLANTA FALCONS

Atlanta Falcons History

The Life And Career Of Andre Rison (Story)

By the mid-1990s, Andre Rison was considered one of the best receivers in the NFL. In f... Ben Donahue • 9 months ago

Chris Kluwe #5 of the Minnesota Vikings looks on during the game

Minnesota Vikings History

What Happened To Chris Kluwe? (Story)

By and large, if NFL punters are doing their jobs well, not many people will know who... Ben Donahue • 9 months ago

Quarterback Tony Romo #9 of the Dallas Cowboys attempts a pass

Dallas Cowboys History

The Life And Career Of Tony Romo (Story)

Throughout the team’s history, the Dallas Cowboys have produced several memorable qu... Ben Donahue • 9 months ago

St Louis Cardinals quarterback Jim Hart avoids the grasp of a Chicago Bears defensive

NFL History

The Life And Career Of Jim Hart (Story)

The saying goes that opportunity only knocks once. When opportunity knocked on Jim... Ben Donahue • 9 months ago

julius Peppers #90 of the Carolina Panthers puts on his helmet

Carolina Panthers History

The Life And Career Of Julius Peppers (Story)

There are some people who are just born to be professional athletes. One such perso... Ben Donahue • 9 months ago

Running back Timmy Smith of the Washington Redskins

NFL History

What Happened To Timmy Smith? (Story)

On January 31, 1988, Washington Redskins running back Timmy Smith went from obscurity... Ben Donahue • 9 months ago

Falcons Michael Vick #7 throws during first half action

Atlanta Falcons History

The Life And Career Of Michael Vick (Story)

For the past several decades, dual-threat quarterbacks have thrilled NFL audiences wit... Ben Donahue • 9 months ago

Sebastian Janikowski #11 of the Oakland Raiders looks on

NFL History

The Life And Career Of Sebastian Janikowski (Story)

As a franchise, the Oakland/Los Angeles/Las Vegas Raiders have always gone against the... Ben Donahue • 9 months ago

Quarterback Boomer Esiason of the Cincinnati Bengals looks on

Cincinnati Bengals History

The Life And Career Of Boomer Esiason (Story)

At the end of the 1988 NFL season, the Cincinnati Bengals met the San Francisco 49ers in S... Ben Donahue • 10 months ago

Warren Sapp #99 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers moves on the field

NFL History

The Life And Career Of Warren Sapp (Story)

Warren Sapp was loud, brash, mean, and cocky, but he was also one of the best defensiv... Ben Donahue • 10 months ago

Reggie Bush #25 of the New Orleans Saints runs

New Orleans Saints History

The Life And Career Of Reggie Bush (Story)

From 2002 to 2008, the USC Trojans had one of the best periods of football in program... Ben Donahue • 10 months ago

Brian Urlacher #54 of the Chicago Bears waits during a time-out

Chicago Bears History

The Life And Career Of Brian Urlacher (Story)

The Chicago Bears are known for developing some of the best linebackers in NFL history... Ben Donahue • 10 months ago

NFL History

What Happened To Freddie Mitchell? (Story)

Freddie Mitchell went by many nicknames: “Fast Freddie,” the “Sultan of Slot,”... Ben Donahue • 10 months ago

Former Seattle Seahawks tackle Walter Jones

NFL History

The Life And Career Of Walter Jones (Story)

Every NFL quarterback needs a blindside protector. Depending on which arm he throws... Ben Donahue • 10 months ago

close up view of a helmet of the San Diego Chargers

NFL History

The Life And Career Of Coach Don Coryell (Story)

NFL offenses have come a long way in the past 50 years. During the first several de... Ben Donahue • 10 months ago

Tim Tebow #15 of the Denver Broncos looks to pass

Denver Broncos History

The Life And Career Of Tim Tebow (Story)

It’s a tale as old as time. A college football player displays exceptional talent... Ben Donahue • 10 months ago

Marshawn Lynch #24 of the Seattle Seahawks

NFL History

The Life And Career Of Marshawn Lynch (Story)

In the past decade, the running back position has become marginalized as NFL offenses... Ben Donahue • 11 months ago

Dallas Cowboys History

The Life And Career Of Bob Hayes (Story)

Pro football teams looking for a player to stretch opposing defenses were intrigued by... Ben Donahue • 11 months ago

Pro Football Hall of Fame player Ted Hendricks

NFL History

The Life And Career Of Ted Hendricks (Story)

If one were to ask an NFL fan to list the most intimidating nicknames in league histor... Ben Donahue • 11 months ago

A close up of a helmet of the Green Bay Packers on the sideline during a game against the Tennessee Titans at LP Field on August 9, 2014 in Nashville, Tennessee.

Green Bay Packers History

The Life And Career Of Jim Taylor (Story)

For the most part, sports dynasties happen suddenly and can end just as abruptly. T... Ben Donahue • 11 months ago