On paper, John Mackey was the size of a modern-day receiver. However, on the field, he resembled a large bull that hit like a wrecking ball. As a tight end for the Baltimore Colts, Mackey helped redefine the position into what it is today. https://twitter.com/kengfunk/status/1192257914641227776 Before Mackey became an NFL player, tight ends mostly blocked … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of John Mackey (Story)
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The Life And Career Of Ray Berry (Story)
There’s little doubt that the NFL receiver position has evolved significantly over the past several decades. Today’s game requires a pass catcher to be fast, elusive, have great hands, be able to separate from defenders, and jump out of the stadium. With some exceptions, most receivers who played the sport in the 1950s, 60s, and 70s likely wouldn’t make a … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Ray Berry (Story)
The Life And Career Of Gino Marchetti (Story)
Between 2000 and 2012, the Baltimore Ravens won two Super Bowls on the strength of their defense. Players such as Ray Lewis and Ed Reed led the Ravens with bone-rattling hits and sheer intimidation. Of course, Baltimore had great defenses and defenders well before the franchise became the Ravens. Back when they were the Colts, Baltimore appeared in several … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Gino Marchetti (Story)
The Life And Career Of Lenny Moore (Story)
If there was one Baltimore Colts legend who was the epitome of versatility, it was Lenny Moore. Moore was a do-it-all flanker and halfback who formed a tremendous pass-catch combo with Colts quarterback, Johnny Unitas. With Moore at the top of his game, the Colts won back-to-back NFL Championships in 1958 and 1959. By the time Moore hung up his cleats … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Lenny Moore (Story)
What Happened To Eugene “Big Daddy” Lipscomb? (Story)
Eugene "Big Daddy" Lipscomb was one of the reasons why the Baltimore Colts rose to prominence in the late 1950s. While Lipscomb was a reliable defensive tackle during his three seasons with the Los Angeles Rams from 1953 to 1955, his pro football career reached unprecedented heights with the Colts from 1956 to 1960. When Lipscomb joined Art Donovan and Gino … [Read more...] about What Happened To Eugene “Big Daddy” Lipscomb? (Story)