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 Jack “Hacksaw” Reynolds (Story)
In the interest of self-preservation, it’s probably best to avoid someone named “Hacksaw.” Unfortunately, a large number of NFL ball carriers were unable to do so in the 1970s and early 1980s. That period of time is when Jack “Hacksaw” Reynolds roamed the gridiron for the Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco … [Read more...] about The Life And Career of Jack “Hacksaw” Reynolds (Story)
The Life And Career Of Billy Sims (Story)
The number 20 for the Detroit Lions is synonymous with greatness. In fact, it has been retired twice. Cornerback Lem Barney wore the number from 1967-1977 and was an All-Pro and seven-time Pro Bowler. Running back Barry Sanders was number 20 from 1989-1998 and became one of the best backs in the history of the NFL. Between Barney and Sanders was Billy … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Billy Sims (Story)
The Life And Career Of Joe Montana (Story)
On the surface, Joe Montana didn’t look like anything special. He was skinny, didn’t have a cannon for an arm, wasn’t particularly fast, and had “average” mechanics. What Montana did possess was the Midas touch. Everything he touched turned to gold. He was a national champion in college and a four-time Super Bowl winner in the … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Joe Montana (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)