Roger Wehrli was one of the greatest defensive backs who ever wore St. Louis Cardinals red and white. Wehrli and free safety Larry Wilson anchored a Cardinals secondary that made life miserable for quarterbacks and wide receivers in the early 1970s. After Wilson retired following the 1972 NFL season, Wehrli became the Cardinals' premier defensive … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Roger Wehrli (Story)
The Life And Career Of Claude Humphrey (Story)
Claude Humphrey was one of the best defensive linemen in Atlanta Falcons franchise history. Humphrey could also make a case for being one of the best pass rushers in league history. Only Bruce Smith, Reggie White, Kevin Green, and Julius Peppers bested his nine double-digit sack seasons from 1968 to 1981. Humphrey, the 1968 NFL Defensive Player of the Year, and … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Claude Humphrey (Story)
The Life And Career Of Bill Nunn (Story)
Former Pittsburgh Steelers executive Bill Nunn wasn't just one of the first African-American scouts in NFL history. He was also one of pro football's greatest innovators. Nunn wrote his annual Black College All-America team for the Pittsburgh Courier from 1950 until 1969. It was a game-changer for unheralded football players who hailed from historically black … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Bill Nunn (Story)
The Life And Career Of Kevin Everett (Story)
Former Buffalo Bills tight end Kevin Everett's name still rings a bell almost two decades after his freak career-ending injury that rocked the National Football League in 2007. Everett, a third-year player who wanted to make up for lost time, plowed into Denver Broncos kick return specialist Domenik Hixon in the season opener on September 9, 2007. While it … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Kevin Everett (Story)
The Life And Career Of Ray Nitschke (Story)
With the Green Bay Packers, Ray Nitschke was one of the most menacing middle linebackers of the 1960s. Nitschke leveled ball carriers such as Bobby Mitchell, Tommy McDonald, and Preston Pearson into oblivion. After Nitschke laid them out, he'd snarl at them and expose his missing front teeth—a look that made his appearance even more menacing and … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Ray Nitschke (Story)
The Life And Career Of Keyshawn Johnson (Story)
It’s a cold reality that not every talented prep athlete will play professional sports. Poor grades hamper some, and others reach their peak in college. Sadly, others are derailed by crime, gangs, and the lure of drugs. Keyshawn Johnson was nearly one of those athletes. https://twitter.com/jets_stan/status/1285928118335746051 After a few years of … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Keyshawn Johnson (Story)