It only seemed fitting local Louisiana hero Bobby Hebert led his hometown New Orleans Saints' resurgence in the late 1980s. Hebert, the popular "Cajun Cannon," revitalized a faltering Saints franchise and led New Orleans to its first-ever postseason berth in 1987. Hebert picked defenses apart during his three-year stint in the USFL with the Michigan Panthers and … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Bobby Hebert (Story)
The Life And Career Of Pat Summerall? (Story)
When one mentions the name "Pat Summerall," chances are the first thing that comes to mind is an excellent broadcaster. Summerall wasn't just a jack of all trades in sports during his younger days—he also covered major sporting events like nobody else could from 1962 to 2002. Summerall worked 16 Super Bowls, 26 Masters Tournaments, and 21 US Open tournaments … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Pat Summerall? (Story)
The Life And Career Of Mack Lee Hill (Story)
No fullback in the American Football League in the 1960s had a more deserving nickname than the Kansas City Chiefs Mack Lee "The Truck" Hill. Hill was a muscular and powerful fullback who ran like a Mack truck. He struck fear into the hearts of defenders because he was one of the hardest players to tackle during his heyday. The unheralded Hill piqued the … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Mack Lee Hill (Story)
The Life And Career Of Rick Casares (Story)
Without a doubt, Rick Casares set the bar high for Chicago Bears running backs of future generations. Casares was a bruiser of a 226-lb. fullback who never shied away from hard hits on the gridiron. He was vastly different from the typical 1950s fullback who focused exclusively on blocking. Casares emerged as a dual-threat fullback who could block and scamper … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Rick Casares (Story)
What Happened To Garo Yepremian? (Story)
Behind Garo Yepremian's exploits on special teams, the Miami Dolphins became a juggernaut when they broke into the National Football League at the turn of the 1970s decade. Yepremian's game-winning, 37-yard field goal against Jan Stenerud's Kansas City Chiefs in the 1971 AFC Divisional Round capped off the longest game in league history at the time. It was a … [Read more...] about What Happened To Garo Yepremian? (Story)