Former Miami Dolphins offensive lineman Larry Little was the team's definition of hometown hero in the 1970s. Little, who grew up in South Florida, spent his first two pro football seasons with Sid Gillman's San Diego Chargers from 1967 to 1968. After a serendipitous turn of events, Little returned to Miami and became one of the stalwarts of Don Shula's 1970s … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Larry Little (Story)
The Life And Career Of Fred Dryer (Story)
The Los Angeles Rams experienced a period of unprecedented success during the mid to late 1970s. For much of the franchise’s early existence, the team suffered through losing seasons and watched at home while other organizations played for championships. Then, from 1974 to 1979, the Rams played in five of six NFC Championship games and appeared in Super Bowl … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Fred Dryer (Story)
The Life And Career Of Mark Brunell (Story)
Mark Brunell is one of the best players in Jacksonville Jaguars franchise history. Brunell, who hardly saw action with the Green Bay Packers from 1993 to 1994, became the expansion Jaguars' first starting quarterback in 1995. The unheralded Brunell promptly led a memorable Jaguars resurgence in the mid-to-late 1990s. Behind Brunell's league-leading 4,367 … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Mark Brunell (Story)
The Life And Career Of Deacon Jones (Story)
If there was ever a player who was born to crush quarterbacks, it was David “Deacon” Jones. Jones was an accidental discovery by pro scouts who turned into one of the best defensive linemen in pro football history. As one of the LA Rams' “Fearsome Foursome,” Jones is credited with first using the word “sack” when referring to tackling the quarterback behind the … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Deacon Jones (Story)
The Life And Career Of Mel Blount (Story)
In the 1970s, the Pittsburgh Steelers had one of the most dominating defenses in football. The “Steel Curtain” did not suffer fools, although many opponents tried to test Pittsburgh’s mettle. Amongst the many colorful characters on the defense was cornerback Mel Blount. Blount arrived in the Steel City in 1970, just before the Steelers began their ascent to … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Mel Blount (Story)
The Life And Career Of Scott Norwood (Story)
The Buffalo Bills came tantalizingly close to winning their first Vince Lombardi Trophy against the New York Giants in Super Bowl XXV on January 27, 1991. All Bills kicker Scott Norwood had to do was kick a 47-yard field goal between the uprights and the confetti would fall from the rafters to the delight of the Bills Mafia. Unfortunately, Norwood's kick sailed … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Scott Norwood (Story)