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The Life And Career Of John Riggins (Complete Story)

Running back John Riggins #44 of the Washington Redskins looks on during the Super Bowl XVII against the Miami Dolphins at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. The Redskins won the game, 27-17.

  It takes a special breed of athlete to make it as an NFL running back. He should be quick, elusive, durable, fearless, and versatile. Former New York Jet and Washington Redskin John Riggins had some of those characteristics. Riggins wasn’t particularly quick or elusive. However, he was fairly durable, could catch passes when called upon, and was absolutely … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of John Riggins (Complete Story)

What Happened To John Matuszak? (Story)

Legendary defensive end John Matuszak of the Los Angeles Raiders signs autographs for fans during the game against the Detroit Lions at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on September 20, 1987 in Los Angeles, California. The Raiders won 27-7.

  Late Oakland/LA Raiders owner Al Davis was known for a lot of things. He loved strong armed quarterbacks, fast receivers, and an angry, aggressive defense. Davis was also adept at collecting characters. One of the most colorful characters he signed was defensive lineman John Matuszak. Teased for his awkward appearance in grade school, Matuszak transformed … [Read more...] about What Happened To John Matuszak? (Story)

The Life And Career Of Don Hutson (Complete Story)

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  When one thinks of modern NFL football, visions of prolific passing from strong-armed quarterbacks and balletic receptions from fleet-footed receivers come to mind. Of course, this wasn’t always the case. The frenetic pace of today’s offenses is completely opposite to the style of offense when the NFL was born. That’s what made players such as Don Hutson … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Don Hutson (Complete Story)

The Life And Career Of Earl Campbell (Complete Story)

Former Houston Oilers running back Earl Campbell attends the game between the Houston Texans and the Cincinnati Bengals during their AFC Wild Card Playoff Game at Reliant Stadium on January 5, 2013 in Houston, Texas.

  For NFL defenders in the late 1970s and early 1980s, the prospect of tackling Earl Campbell must have been terrifying. When Campbell’s 5’11”, 230-pound frame and tree trunk sized legs were powered by a full head of steam, the sight was akin to a runaway cement truck crushing anything in its … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Earl Campbell (Complete Story)

The Life And Career Of Johnny Unitas (Complete Story)

A close up of Hall of Fame Quarterback Johnny Unitas, formerly of the Baltimore Colts, as he smiles and looks on during the game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Baltimore Ravens on September 24, 2000 at PSINet Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland. The Ravens defeated the Bengals 37-0.

  If one were to look in the dictionary for the definition of persistence, one might see a photo of Johnny Unitas. https://twitter.com/79_nfl/status/1229125286928756739 Unitas had a dream of playing professional football as a quarterback. He was deterred and disregarded a number of times from that goal but he never gave up. When he finally reached his goal … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Johnny Unitas (Complete Story)

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