If NBA basketball had Earvin "Magic" Johnson, NFL football had Don "Majik Man" Majkowski. Both Johnson and Majkowski strutted their wares in the 1980s. The latter defied the odds and became a member of the Green Bay Packers in 1987. Majkowski, who largely flew under the radar because of his shoulder injury in college, lived up to his unique nickname in the 1989 … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Don Majkowski (Story)
The Life And Career Of Dan Hampton (Story)
When one mentioned the name "Dan Hampton" in the 1980s, offensive linemen couldn't help but cringe. Hampton, one of the best defensive linemen in Chicago Bears franchise history, made offensive linemen cower in fear. His otherworldly strength commanded regular double teams to prevent him from stopping the ball carrier dead in his tracks. Hampton, the fourth … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Dan Hampton (Story)
The Life And Career Of Emmitt Smith (Story)
As difficult as it is to get to the NFL, some athletes are destined to play in the league. Emmitt Smith was one such athlete. Smith was a spectacular running back in high school who also shined in college and the pros. As a member of the famed Dallas Cowboys “Triplets,” Smith helped the organization win three Super Bowls. Standing only 5’9”, Smith played … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Emmitt Smith (Story)
The Life And Career Of Franco Harris (Complete Story)
The Pittsburgh Steelers were founded as the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1933. In the franchise’s first nearly four decades of existence, the team had exactly one postseason appearance. Thankfully, the fortunes of the Pittsburgh organization changed forever two days before Christmas in 1972. That day, The Oakland Raiders were in Pittsburgh for the Steelers' second … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Franco Harris (Complete Story)
The Life And Career Of Jeremy Bloom (Story)
The year 2021 marked the first time the NCAA allowed college athletes to profit from their name, image, and likeness. For Jeremy Bloom, that decision came about two decades too late. Bloom was a talented athlete who competed as a skier in two Olympic Games and played college football for the University of Colorado. While starring as a speedy special teams ace … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Jeremy Bloom (Story)
The Life and Career Of Jim Marshall (Story)
Sometimes, even a talented professional football player can make a boneheaded mistake. Case in point, during an October 1964 game against the San Francisco 49ers, Minnesota Vikings defensive end Jim Marshall scooped up a fumble. He then proceeded to rumble 66 yards to the house. The only problem was that Marshall had run the wrong way and scored for the … [Read more...] about The Life and Career Of Jim Marshall (Story)