Imagine for a moment that you are working at a job you really hate. On your way home from work one day, you spot a professional football team practicing. You stop, walk into the team’s offices and ask to try out. Surprisingly, not only do you receive a tryout, but you make the team! Your future has been forever altered. Of course, for many pro football … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Dick “Night Train” Lane (Complete Story)
The Life And Career Of John Randle (Complete Story)
They say that big things come in small packages. This would be apt when describing former Minnesota Vikings and Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle John Randle. For 14 seasons, the slight-in-stature Randle proved to be an oversized player with the personality to boot. His intensity and motor put fear into the hearts of opponents. This is his … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of John Randle (Complete Story)
The Life and Career Of Johnny “Blood” McNally (Complete Story)
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)
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)