It’s been said that Y.A. Tittle was born to perform on a stage. Without a doubt, he did that and then some. Tittle was an All-SEC performer at LSU, setting school records and breaking the hearts of opposing teams. He then played in the NFL for 17 years and became one of the best quarterbacks in the … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Y.A. Tittle (Story)
The Life And Long Career Of Dave Krieg (Story)
Former NFL quarterback Dave Krieg gave hope to every average Joe who wanted to play pro football. https://twitter.com/GoatJerseys/status/1147636197277208576 After an unspectacular prep career, he was buried on the depth chart at a small school that no longer exists. Krieg worked his way into a solid college starter then tried his luck in the NFL. He caught … [Read more...] about The Life And Long Career Of Dave Krieg (Story)
The Life And Career Of Matt Millen (Story)
Former Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders middle linebacker Matt Millen made an indelible mark on the franchise during his memorable nine-season tenure from 1980 to 1988. Millen, who grew up idolizing Ray Nitschke, Dick Butkus, Alex Karras, and Willie Lanier, promptly followed in their footsteps when he entered the NFL at the turn of the 1980s. Millen's ferocious, … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Matt Millen (Story)
The Life And Career Of Terry Baker (Story)
Former Los Angeles Rams quarterback Terry Baker could have been one of the greatest signal callers of his generation. There was only one glaring problem - Baker didn't have much of a throwing arm. Baker, the 1962 Heisman Trophy and Maxwell Award winner, just couldn't pass like an NFL quarterback. No matter how hard he tried, his passes just did not have any … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Terry Baker (Story)
What Happened To Levi Brown? (Story)
Big Levi Brown could have been the X-factor who helped the woebegone Arizona Cardinals become postseason contenders for years on end. The Cardinals passed up future Pro Bowlers Adrian Peterson, Marshawn Lynch, Patrick Willis, and Darrelle Revis and made Levi Brown the fifth overall selection of the 2007 NFL Draft. Instead of becoming a perennial Pro Bowler, … [Read more...] about What Happened To Levi Brown? (Story)
The Life And Career Of Lem Barney (Story)
When one thinks of a legendary ball-hawking cornerback, the Detroit Lions' Lem Barney should come to mind. Barney was in the same stratosphere as Willie Brown, Mel Renfro, Herb Adderley, and Roger Wehrli as one of the best defensive backs of the 1960s. Barney promptly burst out of the gates as a rookie. He had a league-leading 10 interceptions and three … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Lem Barney (Story)